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Santa Cruz Derby Girls

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DOUBLE HEADER! Doors open at 4pm 
Saltwater Sassies (Jrs) @ 4:30pm
Harbor Hellcats @ 6:45pm

Santa Cruz Derby Girls Bout 
Santa Cruz is a small town making big waves in the competitive roller derby universe. The Santa Cruz Derby Girls’ all-star team, the Boardwalk Bombshells rank #14 in the world and our junior derby skaters, the Santa Cruz Derby Groms brought home the championship trophy last season, and claim the number one spot of the junior derby rankings. The Santa Cruz Derby Girls’ Harbor Hellcats are ranked among the top 15 B teams in the nation and our newer skaters, the Seabright Sirens continue to develop their skills. Each team will have a chance to shine at the Civic this year as they take on competitors from all over Northern California. With double-header games featuring two Santa Cruz teams against teams from San Francisco, Sacramento, Humboldt, and more, you're guaranteed double the derby and double the fun! Come on out to cheer on your Santa Cruz Derby Girls and see some of the best skaters in the world play roller derby!

We are excited to announce that Food Trucks A Go Go will be join us at Santa Cruz Derby Girls games! Come hungry!

Tickets at SantaCruzTickets.com 

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2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!

Amateur Competition Results – Saturday, February 22, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam

Professional Competition Results – Sunday, February 23, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers