Carolina’s Finest Awards – 2020

See who our readers voted to be the best in ice cream, breakfast spot and 8 other categories

By Leah Chester-Davis

Our Carolina’s Finest awards return this year, and we’re excited that you, our readers, nominated your favorite in 10 categories. More than 2,300 of you participated, casting votes to recognize the finest of North Carolina. While these were among the favorites, one thing is for sure: North Carolina has a lot to offer, and we’re excited to learn what you have to say. Locals know best!

Finest Breakfast Spot

The Fountain at Smith’s Drugs

Finest Made in NC Product

Cheerwine

Finest Barbecue

JD’s Smokehouse

Finest Getaway

Asheville

Finest Main Street or Downtown

Downtown New Bern

Finest Museum

Blowing Rock Art & History Museum

Finest Pick-Your-Own Farm

Patterson Farm

Finest Musician or Band

The Ponder Project

Finest Festival

MumFest

Finest Ice Cream Shop

The Berry Patch

About the Author

Carolina Country Contributing Editor Leah Chester-Davis loves to explore North Carolina. Her business, Chester-Davis Communications (chester-davis.com), specializes in food, farm, gardening and lifestyle brands and organizations.

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