43rd Annual · September 4-7, 2026
The Malibu Chili Cook-Off is back. Four days of award-winning chili, live performances on the new Aviator Nation 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 are online only and must be purchased in advance · Children 5 and under are free · Carnival ride passes sold separately · Tickets are priced by availability — when a tier sells out, the price goes up
100% of Net Proceeds
Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) is a trusted anchor in the community, providing long term disaster recovery services, mental health and wellness services, and safe spaces for community resilience.
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.
Trauma-informed mental health services, social support, and social emotional learning for students, families, and the broader community.
Accessible, safe spaces for TK – 12th grade youth providing enrichment programs, mentorship, connection and social emotional learning.
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.
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.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Get in touch at malibuchilicookoff@gmail.com
Volunteer With Us
We run on and for our community. If you want to be part of making the best weekend of the summer happen from the inside, this is how you do it. We're looking for volunteers across all four days of the event: welcoming people in, keeping things running, being on the ground where it counts. You'll get community service hours*, free entry on a day you're not volunteering*, and the kind of Labor Day weekend most people only get to watch from the outside.
Applications are open. Spots are limited. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch.
Due to inclement weather, MCCO is CANCELLED for today, Sunday, Sept 6. Per our refund policy, your Sunday ticket(s) have been rescheduled to Monday, Sept 7. All carnival ride wristbands that have not been redeemed will also be valid for Monday, Sept 7.
Schedule updates will be posted on MalibuChiliCookOff.org and @malibuchilicookoff social channels as they are confirmed.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to the festival on Monday, Sept 7.
Thank you for supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. Boys & Girls Club of Malibu (BGCM) is a trusted anchor in the community, providing long-term disaster recovery services, mental health and wellness services, and safe spaces for community resilience.
Refund policy:
All tickets are final sale and cannot be exchanged or refunded. In the case of an event cancellation without a rescheduled date, a full refund will be automatically issued to each patron on the credit card used to purchase. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to this purchase policy. Before purchasing your tickets, we urge you to confirm the title, time and location of the event.
