Update, July 10: Nominations are closed for the Readers' Choice competition. Look for a poll to vote for your favorites on July 23.
Patch is compiling the best of Fredericksburg. Tell us where you love to shop, eat, take your kids, and which services you can’t live without.
We want to know — and so do your neighbors!
Nominate your favorites on Fredericksburg Patch by July 9 by clicking on the categories below and leaving a comment on that article!
Because this is a contest, you’ll need to create a Patch login to nominate and vote! Voting will start July 23 and continue through August 17.
Thanks in advance for your participation.
Sign up for the Fredericksburg Patch Newsletter to be reminded when voting starts so you can support your favorite institution in the Readers' Choice contest.
Here are the contest categories:
Food & Drink
Best Pizza
Best Appetizer
Best Steakhouse
Best Sushi
Best Cocktails
Best Mexican Restaurant
Best Ice Cream
Entertainment
Best Art Gallery
Best Festival or Community Event
Best Local Band
Best Historic Site
Kids & Family
Best Park
Best Day Care
Best Teacher
Shopping
Best Women's Clothing Store
Best Antique Store
Services
Best Florist
Best Dry Cleaner
Health & Beauty
Best Dentist
Best Doctor
Best Gym
Best Massage/Spa
Best Hair Salon
Automotive
Best Car Mechanic
Best Car Wash
Robert Payne
8:56 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Shopping
Best Women's Clothing Store
Best Antique Store
You think that we could have expanded this category a little..It's no surprise people think there are only eating establishments and antique shops downtown.
Dan Telvock
8:58 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Robert, you're assuming this contest is just for downtown. It's not.
Robert Payne
11:37 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
Life beyond downtown.. blasphemy!
Dan Telvock
12:00 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
I know, I know. What was I thinking? :)
Lindsay
12:28 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Hey Beth/Dan, the "Best Hair Salon" link seems to be broken.
Dan Telvock
1:04 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Hi Lindsay, it is working for me: http://fredericksburg.patch.com/articles/readers-choice-best-hair-salon-fredericksburg
jim bethard
11:28 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
dan,
how about best car dealer? can we add that category?
Dan Telvock
7:43 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Hi Jim, this season's categories are set but I am collecting suggestions for the next period. I appreciate the idea.
Darlene Hicks
5:55 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
How about Best Grooming Salon
Dan Telvock
7:44 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Darlene, I try to pick categories that have a wide range of choices/stores/parks or whatever. I'm not aware of many grooming salons in the area, but I will keep this in mind for the next time. I appreciate it.
Bobbi
10:55 am on Friday, July 6, 2012
Best GI doctor is DR. Rennick Smith, Best family practice is Dr. Reid on 610
Lauren Jost
8:56 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Thanks for all the nominations! Look for polls to vote for your favorite businesses soon.