The 35th annual Malibu Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off and Carnival took place over Labor Day Weekend, and included carnival rides, games, entertainment, contests, local vendors and, of course, lots of chili.
Cook-off judges name “Ethan the Robot’s Cocoa Chili” by Ethan Long winner of the 2016 Malibu Kiwanis Club Chili Cook-Off.
Competition is fierce at the games section, where kids compete to win prizes.
The carnival includes classic rides like the Zipper.
The view of the carnival from atop the ferris wheel
Crowds of local teens flock to the cook-off and carnival every year on Friday night, “Locals Night” of the four-day event.
Sposato Brothers Band
Representatives from Tavern 1 compete in the chili cook-off. Pictured (from left) are Marco Gonzalez, Richard Mckoy, Pablo Isreal, Randi Richmond and Tony Cowley.