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Woodies on the Wharf
29th Annual Woodies on the Wharf
- Date: 06/21/2025 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Location: Santa Cruz Wharf
21 Municipal Wharf
Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Introduction: Another summer, another Woodies on the Wharf! Help us kick off summer by coming out to the Santa Cruz Wharf and enjoying all the beautiful Woodie Cars!
The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department and the Santa Cruz Woodie Club are ready to kick off summer in Santa Cruz once again!
This year marks the 29th Annual Event! 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, utilize the Santa Cruzer Beach & Downtown Shuttle for $1, or bike to the Wharf. A FREE bike valet hosted by the Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project will be available during the event and it will be located behind Santa Cruz Boat Rentals!
Come to the Common's Stage and enjoy hula performances by Kūhai Hālau O Mehanakealohakalaua'eikapoli Pā 'Ōlapa Kahiko! Time 11:30AM.
Surfboard Shaping demonstration by Bob Pearson of Person Arrow Surf & Sport. Time: TBD
Stay up to date on event details and let us know you are coming with our Facebook Event Page!
Everyone's favorite is 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