BBG Youth Team Earns 3rd Place at Bridge Day Chili Cook-Off

FAYETTEVILLE, W.Va. – The BlackByGod Youth Team earned third place last month, at the annual Bridge Day Chili Cook-Off in Fayetteville.

With two distinct recipes in the form of White Chicken and Pumpkin Spice Chili, the team brought creativity and community spirit to the competition. And the hot chocolate and muffins offered by the team made for sweet and tasty desert options. In addition to a fun day spent at a treasured West Virginia event, BBG’s seven-member team were afforded the opportunity to learn and collaborate with their peers, and to represent their communities.

Under the guidance of BBG’s Jai Dyer – primary chili engineer and coordinator – along with John Stevens, Rickara Stevens, and Raven Regaldon, the BBG Youth Team consisted of Isaiah Hoover, Kimora Banks, Zaraiyah Stevens, Xavier Stevens, Carson Rollins, Kameron Pryor, and Azarhi “Jack” Stevens. 

While no prize is specified for third place in the Youth Division, the prize for first place was $600, second place was $400, and the “People’s Choice” award was $150. Third place in the Adult Division earned $200. 

Bridge Day: Bridge Day is an annual event centered around the New River Gorge Bridge in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The Bridge Day Chili Cook-Off provided a setting for food, community engagement, and friendly competition.

The event’s 2026 listing offered a youth division, creating an opportunity for young participants to showcase their cooking and compete.