Special Events Permits
Looking for permit information for large, public events? Please visit the City Manager's Special Event Permits page.
Parks and Recreation Events
30TH ANNUAL SANTA CRUZ CLAM CHOWDER COOK-OFF
Saturday, February 26, 2011
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Teams of chowder chefs come from all over the West Coast to compete for the prestigious award of “Best Clam Chowder.” Whip up your favorite recipe for red or white chowder or just come and sample the delicious variety of chowder and fun at the Boardwalk. Admission free. Tasting kits $8.00. Call 831-420-5273 or email.
JAPANESE CULTURAL FAIR
Saturday, June 18, 2011
11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mission Plaza
Mission Plaza overflows with the celebration of Japanese music, traditional dance, food and crafts at this popular annual festival. Powerful drummers, the San Francisco Taiko Dojo, thrill the audience, along with storytellers, martial arts demonstrations and healing arts vendors. Sushi, noodles and green tea ice cream are always favorites. Call Chieko Yoshikawa, 831-462-4589. Cost: FREE
17TH ANNUAL WOODIES ON THE WHARF
Saturday, June 25, 2011
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Santa Cruz Wharf
The scenic Santa Cruz Wharf is the perfect setting for a celebration of the surf spirit and classic surf wagons. More than 200 pre-1950s "woodies" line the wharf. Music, T-shirts, memorabilia and prize drawings will add to the fun. Presented by the Santa Cruz Woodies. Co-sponsored by the Wharf Association and the City of Santa Cruz. Free bike valet. Call 831-420-5273 or email. Cost: FREE
MOVIES IN THE PARK
Saturdays, July 9 & 16, 2011
Area opens at 8:00 p.m., movies start at 8:45 p.m.
Harvey West Park Stadium
Bring the family, blankets and beach chairs for outdoor movies in the park. Movies and face painting FREE! GALS snack bar open for refreshments. Call 831-420-5273 or email.
2010 ALOHA OUTRIGGER RACE RESULTS: Aloha Races & Polynesian Festival, Sunday, August 15 - CONGRATS TO OUR WINNERS! 1st Place: West Cliff Jiu Jitsu Club (defending champions); 2nd Place: Pui In Sai; 3rd Place: Cypress; 4th Place: Baywatch (top co-ed team). Mahalo to all of our teams!
ENTER A TEAM IN THE 2011 ALOHA CELEBRITY RACES!
These short course outrigger races set for Sunday, August 21, 2011 are designed especially for new or novice paddlers. You provide four people and we will provide a stroker, steersperson, canoe and instruction to start you racing. The $100.00 entry fee ($120.00 beginning August 1) includes 4 T-shirts. 1st - 3rd place teams will receive awards. Proceeds benefit the Pu Pu O'Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. Entry forms will be available soon in the Parks and Recreation Office, 323 Church Street. Applications will be available beginning in January 2011 for booth space at the Polynesian Festival for vendors, exhibitors, Polynesian cultural groups and ocean-related organizations. Call 831-420-5273 or email.
ALOHA CELEBRITY RACES & POLYNESIAN FESTIVAL
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Races start 9 a.m.
Festival starts 11 a.m.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Designed especially for new and novice paddlers, the Celebrity races are a chance to discover the excitement of outrigger canoe racing. Join the fun or cheer for friends in the race. The Polynesian Festival follows with a taste of the tropics - fresh flower leis, Hawaiian shaved ice and hula dance performances. Co-sponsored by Pu Pu O'Hawaii Outrigger Canoe Club. Call 831-420-5273 or email. Cost: FREE
TRICK-OR-TREAT ON THE WHARF
Sunday, October 31, 2010 and Monday, October 31, 2011
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Santa Cruz Wharf
Little witches, goblins, and ghosts and their parents can enjoy safe and sane trick-or-treating at wharf businesses. Call 831-420-5273 or email. Cost: FREE