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Woodies on the Wharf
26th Annual Woodies on the Wharf & 5th Annual National Woodies Club Meet
- Date: 06/25/2022 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Introduction: Woodies on the Wharf has long been the event that officially kicks off the summer season in Santa Cruz! After a 2 year pause due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, help us kick off summer by welcoming back the Santa Cruz Woodies Club and over 200 woodie wagons on June 25, 2022!
The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department and the Santa Cruz Woodie Club are thrilled in welcoming back Woodies on the Wharf after a 2 year long pause!
This year marks the 26th Annual Event and will be held in conjunction with the 5th Annual National Woodie Club Meet! Come down and enjoy the sunshine, support the Local Wharf Businesses, win some raffle prizes and appreciate the classic wooden cars!
Parking will be limited during the event. We encourage you to walk, get dropped off or bike to the Wharf. Bike Santa Cruz County will be running a FREE bike valet during the event! It will be located behind Santa Cruz Boat Rentals!
Stay up to date on event details and let us know you are coming with our Facebook Event Page!
One of the highlights of the day will be the Woodie Parade off the Wharf which begins promptly at 3:30 P.M. after the Awards Ceremony. You won't want to miss this send off!
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