The 2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine Peninsula Best Of Party brought together the very best of Coastal Virginia for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and patriotic fun.
Held on July 23, this year’s Stars, Stripes & Coastal Nights event welcomed readers, winners, sponsors, and local businesses to celebrate the recipients of the Coastal Virginia Magazine Best Of Readers’Choice Awards and the CoVaBIZ Best Of Business Awards. Guests enjoyed an evening filled with outstanding cuisine from local restaurants, refreshing beverages, live entertainment, and plenty of red, white, and blue spirit as Coastal Virginia celebrated America’s 250th anniversary.
The Peninsula’s Best Of winners had the opportunity to connect with the community while showcasing the products, services, and hospitality that earned them recognition. From longtime local favorites to exciting newcomers, the evening highlighted the businesses that continue to make Coastal Virginia such a vibrant place to live, work, and visit.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A special thank you to the incredible sponsors who helped make the 2026 Peninsula Best Of Party possible.
Their continued support allows us to celebrate the businesses, organizations, and people who make Coastal Virginia such a remarkable place to call home.
Thank you to everyone who attended, celebrated our winners, and helped make the Peninsula Best Of Party such a memorable evening. Your enthusiasm and support continue to make this one of Coastal Virginia’s premier annual celebrations.
Missed the Peninsula party? There’s still time to join the fun!
The Southside Best Of Party takes place Thursday, July 30, from 6–9 p.m. at The Founders Inn & Spa, where we’ll once again celebrate the very best businesses in Coastal Virginia with an evening of incredible food, drinks, entertainment, and community.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you again next week!
Recap Reel: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da5iEbNDGO1/
Recap Photo Album: https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNaesV5fy0VN_h2jvZXjH0o5cASyltsNni1-R7R
Chris Murphy
Chris is the Web Creative Director at VistaMedia, where she leads a digital team in crafting high-end, user-friendly websites. A versatile creative, she balances her technical leadership with writing web-exclusive lifestyle and hospitality content and exploring the Virginia outdoors with family and friends.
