The 2026 Coastal Virginia Magazine Southside Best Of Party brought together the best of Coastal Virginia for an unforgettable evening celebrating the businesses, organizations, and people who make our region extraordinary.
Held on July 30 at The Founders Inn & Spa, this year’s Stars, Stripes & Coastal Nights celebration welcomed readers, Best Of winners, sponsors, and community members for a patriotic evening honoring the recipients of the Coastal Virginia Magazine Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards and the CoVaBIZ Best Of Business Awards.
Guests enjoyed an incredible lineup of food from some of Coastal Virginia’s favorite restaurants, specialty cocktails, live entertainment, and plenty of festive red, white, and blue spirit as we celebrated America’s 250th anniversary. From award-winning cuisine and local beverages to music, networking, and memorable moments, the evening showcased the very best our region has to offer.
The Southside Best Of winners had the opportunity to connect with attendees while highlighting the businesses and services that earned them recognition through our readers’ votes. The event was a celebration of the passion, innovation, and commitment that continue to make Coastal Virginia a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
A special thank you to our incredible sponsors whose support helped make the 2026 Southside Best Of Party possible.
We are grateful for their partnership and continued commitment to celebrating the businesses and organizations that strengthen our Coastal Virginia community.
Thank you to everyone who attended, celebrated our winners, and helped make the Southside Best Of Party such a tremendous success. Whether you were a winner, sponsor, vendor, or guest, your enthusiasm made the evening truly unforgettable.
We also want to thank all of the restaurants, beverage partners, entertainers, and exhibitors who helped create an exceptional experience for our guests. Your generosity and talent are what make the Best Of Party one of Coastal Virginia Magazine’s most anticipated events each year.
As we look back on another incredible celebration, we’re already looking forward to next year. Congratulations again to all of our 2026 Best Of Readers’ Choice and CoVaBIZ Best Of Business winners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you again in 2027!
Take a look at this year’s Best Of Party photo album here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/PGUFmTEHQNc4UtU46
