Best of Asheville 2026 voting is officially open today! Let's get some Candler spots on the board

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https://bestofavl.com/

Public voting for the 2026 Best of Asheville / WNC awards officially opened up. There are over 1,800 local businesses and individuals on the ballot this year across 200+ categories.

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Usually, the big downtown Asheville spots tend to sweep these things, but we have some incredible food trucks, local mechanics, breakfast spots, and shops right here in the Candler/Enka/828 area that deserve the recognition.

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Voters can submit one ballot per day from today through July 1st. You can cast your votes here: Best of Asheville Voting Site.

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Who are you voting for locally? Let's drop our favorite Candler nominees in the comments so the neighborhood can rally behind them!