Carolina’s Finest - Carolina Country

Carolina’s Finest

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Carolina Country is proud to offer up our annual Carolina’s Finest Awards, showcasing the best North Carolina has to offer. We’re leaving it up to you, our readers, to pick the best of the best! Nominate your favorites for a chance to win one of three $100 gift cards!

We’re taking nominations now through May 15. We’ll announce three finalists in each category in our July 2025 issue for another chance to vote (and another chance to win a $100 gift card).

Nomination Form

Nominate your favorites—a response for every category isn't required.

BBQ Restaurant

Eastern, Lexington-style or in between, where do you go for the best?

Bakery

Fresh baked goods are hard to beat — where do you find the best?

Diner

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, what's the best spot to pull up a stool?

Festival

We have a lot of them in NC, but which one is your favorite?

Iconic NC Landmark

What postcard-worthy spot is the best of the bunch?

Library

What library goes beyond great books to serve the community?

Live Theatre

What's your favorite venue to see a play or musical?

Made in NC Product

Local or national brands are all fair game. Note: Cheerwine is in our Hall of Fame and not eligible for nomination.

Main Street/Downtown

Maybe it's right out of a movie, or just a nice place to spend an afternoon.

Toy Store

Where's a must-go for toys—classic, quirky and in-between?

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. To enter, complete this online entry form, or mail in your nominations to Carolina Country’s Finest, 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27616, for a chance to win. All contact information will remain confidential. One entry per person, drawn by random; odds of receiving one (1) of the three $100 gift cards depend upon number of entries received. Entries must be submitted by May 15, 2025. Random drawing will take place after May 16, 2025.