International Chili Society:

The Kiwanis Club of Malibu Chili Cook-Off’s 25th annual event took place over Labor Day weekend. First place winners will move on to the ICS World Championship, held in Omaha, Nebraska in October.

Red Chili

First Place: J.R. Knudson, Margo Knudson

Second Place: Dave Thomas, Susie Decker

Third Place: Rick Decker

Chili Verde

First Place: Jim Rasey, Karen Milligan

Second Place: Rick Decker, Brian Wolfe

Third Place: Craig Stanton, Joe Swiderski

Salsa

First Place: Sheila Beller, Don Hammes

Second Place: Susie Decker, Sheila Beller

Third Place: Dorothy Van Wagoner, Irene Menchaca

People’s Choice

Russell Barnes, Greg Horton

Malibu’s Favorite

Russell Harvey, Casa Escobar

Best Booth

Jake Busey

Showmanship/Most Spirited

Jake Busey, Scott Silvey

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