Carolina’s Finest | Carolina Country

Nominations are open!

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, 2026. We’ll announce three finalists in each category in our July 2026 issue for another chance to vote (and another chance to win a $100 gift card). One entry per person, please.

Carolina’s Finest Nominations

Finest BBQ

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

BBQ Restaurant

Town

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Finest Festival

Finest Iconic NC Landmark

Finest Local Lore/Legend

Finest Made in NC Product

Finest Main Street/Downtown

Finest Musician/Band

Finest Salon/Barber Shop

Finest Seafood Restaurant

Finest Winery

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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, 2026. Random drawing will take place after May 16, 2026.

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