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Region: Central Valley City: Esparto Contact: www.espartoregionalchamber.com
It's culinary competition for chefs from throughout Northern California, but more fun than formal as participants have cooked while dressed as scuba divers, mermaids and even as a "Clam Fairy."
The competition features two divisions: Individual and Professional. Plaques are awarded in each division for Best Clam Chowder in both Boston and Manhattan categories, as well as the People's Choice and Most Original Team.
Pubic is invited to the 36th annual event. No charge for admission, but Tasting Kits ($9) allow sampling of five different chowders.
Region: Central Coast City: Santa Cruz
Contact: www.beachboardwalk.com/clamchowder
Region: San Diego County City: San Diego Contact: www.oceanbeachkiwanis.org
Region: Gold Country City: Plymouth Contact: https://amadorwine.com
Region: North Coast City: Mendocino Contact: www.mendowhale.com
Region: Gold Country City: Sonora Contact: www.sonoracelticfaire.com
Region: North Coast City: Little River Contact: www.mendowhale.com
Region: Central Coast City: Solvang Contact: www.solvangusa.com
Region: San Diego County City: San Diego Contact: www.stpatsparade.org
Region: North Coast City: Ft. Bragg Contact: www.mendowhale.com
Region: North Coast City: Eureka Contact: rcmfest.org
Region: North Coast City: Petaluma Contact: www.artisancheesefestival.com
Region: Central Valley City: Lodi Contact: www.grapefestival.com