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Save the date for this year's Creepy Carnival in Laurel Park
- Date: 10/23/2021 12:00 PM
- Location: Laurel Park
301 Center Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Introduction: Save the date for this year's Creepy Carnival in Laurel Park
EVENT UPDATE: “The Show Must Go On!” Due to the forecasted rain for this week, the mask making and stage performance portions of the “Creepy Carnival” event will be held inside the London Nelson Community Center. The mid-way of games will take place in Laurel Park. In the event of rain, games will also be moved inside. Masks required for all indoor activities.
Join us for our traditional Halloween Festival, including mask-making and a child-friendly Big Top Performance in Laurel Park! All FREE from 12-4pm. And for those seeking a more frightening experience, join us for an even scarier version of our Big Top performance from 6-8pm. Admission $5. Not recommended for children under 12.
2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!
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
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