Clam Chowder Cook-Off

  • LOCATION

Baby Beach
34451 Ensenada Pl
Dana Point, CA 92629

Trolley Stop: E

  • TIME

Mar 07, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM

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EVENT INFO

Come join the fun at the 13th Annual Fish for Life Clam Chowder Cook-Off!

11:00AM to 3:00PM / Cost: $15 to taste ALL Chowders

Awards at 3:30PM

Guests will redeem their tasting cards at the Judging Booth and receive two voting tickets:
One to vote for the People’s Choice Award
One to vote for Best Booth Decoration

Libations $8
Adults 21+ with valid ID may enjoy a libation for $8, generously provided by:
Tito’s Vodka • Los Molinos Beer • Westerly Wines

2026 Participating Restaurants:

Chart House
Coastal Kitchen
Dana Point Yacht Club
Dana West Yacht Club
Hook & Anchor
Jimmy’s Famous American Tavern
Jon’s Fish Market
RJ’s Café
The Shwack
The White Rooster
Trevor’s at the Tracks
What a Dish Café
Wind & Sea Restaurant

Entertainment: Live music by the Neil Levin Band
With special guest appearances by:

  • Ty Moss (Santana songwriter & Grammy member)
  • George Butts (Saxophone)

Proceeds benefit Fish for Life helping fund unforgettable fishing trips for special needs children and their families.

“Spread the love one boat at a time!”

Come enjoy delicious clam chowder, live music, and a fun harbor-side atmosphere — all while supporting a truly meaningful cause.

People’s Choice Champions:

2012 Laguna Cliffs Marriott
2013 Harbor Grill
2014 The Shwack
2015 The Shwack
2016 RJ’s Café
2017 Harbor Grill
2018 The Shwack
2019 Coastal Kitchen
2022 Coastal Kitchen
2023 Coastal Kitchen
2024 Trevor's at the Tracks
2025 Jon's Fish Market

Come enjoy the fun & delicious clam chowder!

For more information, contact: Jim Holden
(949) 285-8819
FishForLife.org

“Bringing Dignity, Inclusion, and New Possibilities to special needs children”

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