43rd Annual · September 4-7, 2026
The Malibu Chili Cook-Off is back. Four days of award-winning chili, live performances on the new Dreamland Music Stage, carnival rides, a skate contest, local artists, and the kind of sunset that makes you wonder why you ever go anywhere else for Labor Day weekend.
Tickets online only · Kids 5 & under free · Carnival passes sold separately · Prices rise as tiers sell out
Labor Day Weekend 2026
Our long-time friends and partners Aviator Nation have come back in a bigger way than ever, stepping up as presenting partners and making MCCO's return something truly worth coming back for. Some friendships just make everything better. This is one of them.
100% of Net Proceeds
Every dollar of net proceeds benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. Boys & Girls Club of Malibu serves as a trusted anchor to the community, offering vital resources to significantly enhance the lives of families and individuals through:
Accessible, safe spaces for TK – 12th grade youth providing enrichment programs, mentorship, connection and social emotional learning.
Trauma-informed mental health services, social support, and social emotional learning for students, families, and the broader community.
Support for Franklin and Palisades Fire survivors with trauma-informed, long-term recovery services. Our dedicated Care Coordination Team is walking alongside those impacted with personalized recovery planning, resource connection and advocacy.
Partner With Us
If your brand believes in Malibu, in community, and in the kind of event that actually means something, we want to talk. MCCO has been bringing people together for 43 years - and every partner we work with is part of that story.
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