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