
Saturday was an absolutely gorgeous day in Westwood, the best weather you can ask for in January, as the Westwood Area Chamber of Commerce’s held its annual Chowder Cookoff outside at the Westwood Visitor Center.
The 2025 edition of the Chowder Cookoff proved successful as always, with lots of chowder fans showing up, and several teams competing for the big cash prizes.
First place in the Judges’ Choice award went to the Chimney Fund, with Firewise Council in second and Two Chowder Chicks in third.
For the People’s Choice award first place went to the Chimney Fund, the Lassen County Cattlewomen took second and Two Chowder Chicks placed third.
The Boozie Floozies won an award for Best Booth. The band Forgery was awesome.