Boardwalk memories | Chowder cook-off has long history
(WorldNews Entertainment)

By Marq Lipton The Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off, now in its 39th year, is the largest and longest-running clam chowder festival in the entire country. But a successful event wasn´t always apparent. In 1981, Danette Shoemaker from City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation had an idea for an event that would support the Boardwalk´s efforts to bring in off-season business and also raise funds for the city’s youth programs....