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Carolina’s Finest Awards – 2020

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!

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Barbecue

JD’s Smokehouse

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Breakfast Spot

The Fountain at Smith’s Drugs

2020 Carolina’s Finest

2020 Finest Festival

MumFest

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Getaway

Asheville

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Ice Cream Shop

The Berry Patch

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Made in NC Product

Cheerwine

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Main Street or Downtown

Downtown New Bern

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Museum

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Musician or Band

The Ponder Project

2020 Carolina’s Finest

Finest Pick-Your-Own Farm

Patterson Farm

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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