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Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music

CABRILLO FESTIVAL of CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
July 24 - August 7, 2022

“Cabrillo’s music reflects our times—our personal and universal challenges, desires, strivings and experiences... It speaks to the urgent issues of now, inspiring, awakening and stretching us.” —Monterey County Herald

Music Of Our Time, For Our Time - Back to Live!

Cabrillo Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary with a return to a live, in-person season and a program of timely, topical, and thought-provoking new works. Join us in Santa Cruz July 24 – August 7 for two weeks of concerts, talks, rehearsals and more! Led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director and Conductor Cristian Măcelaru, the 60th anniversary season includes works by twelve American composers, a stunning roster of soloists, three world premiere commissions, seven West Coast premieres and YOU, our audience!

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 PLEASE NOTE: Covid-19 public health and safety guidelines will be followed for ALL Festival events. Masks will be required indoors. Proof of vaccination and booster along with a photo ID will be required for entry. Policy subject to change.

 

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  • Prices includes all handling fees and taxes All sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.
  • No children under six will be admitted to concerts.
  • Audio and video recording is not allowed at Cabrillo Festival events.
  • Accessible seating is available at all Cabrillo Festival events. Questions? Please call (831) 420-5260.
  • Please review General Event Policies for more information.
  • Specific seating requests and mobility needs may be specified on the last page of the checkout process.
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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