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    Fair attendees Alex William and Nathan Lenhott trying samples of chili.
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    Shawn Stoops from the Diver Bar and Grill keeping their chili hot and ready for samples.
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    Jessica Milich and Angel Warren from Bob’s Ferndale with their traditional 1949 recipe.
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    The PG&E team with their Grand Champion trophy. (Mike Cratton, Colin Moxon, Eric Oldford, Travis Clohessy, Patrick Bellefeulle, Lydia Haake, Paula Pavlich, Taylor Boudreau and Luc Boudreau.)
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    Ferndale Rotary’s team won the Golden Buzzer award with their Portuguese-inspired chili. (Greg Gomes, Marty Polasck and Cory Nunes.)
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    Native Sons of the Golden West took home the Reserve Champion award. (Chelci Hoppis, Jesse Hastings, Tyler Garibay, Tommy Golden, Tony Holt.)
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    Mad River Kitchen’s Trevor Eliason showing off their empty pot of chili.
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    Canaan Alexandre and his father Christian Alexandre mixing up the chili from team Alexandre Family Farm.
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    Luster Boys’ Kacey Luster, Ava Cahill and Brent Luster took home the People’s Choice award.
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    Native Sons of the Golden West’s chili which featured feta cheese and bacon toppings.
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    Alexandre Family Farm won the Spiciest Booth award. (Callie Alexandre, Stephanie Alexandre, Canaan Alexandre, Christian Alexandre and Joseph Alexandre.)
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    Humboldt Cattlewomen’s Association won Craziest Crew as they served their tri-tip topped chili. (Becky Glacomini, Valerie Holmes, Dana Hunt, Kathy O’Day and Shannon Fulton.)