Hometown’s Best: Vote for your favorite Southwest Virginia live music, entertainment, or sports venue finalist in 2026
Voting on finalists open from now through November 1
The search is on for Southwest Virginia’s favorite live music, entertainment, or sports venue, and the finalists for this year’s Hometown’s Best have officially been announced.
From your favorite pizza joint to your go-to barber shop and neighborhood boutiques, Hometown’s Best is a community-wide celebration of the restaurants, shops and local favorites that make our area special.
Here are this year’s finalists:
- 5 Points Music Sanctuary
- Berglund Center/Roanoke Civic Center
- Blue Ridge Music Center
- Daleville Pavilion
- Dr Pepper Park
- Elmwood Park
- Exit, Pursued by a Bear Theatre
- Fork in the Market
- Great Wilderness Brewing
- Jefferson Center
- Lane Stadium
- Lime Kiln
- Mama Jeans Barbecue
- Mango’s Bar & Grill
- Olde Salem Brewing Company
- Parkway Brewing Company
- Pop’s Farm
- Putt-Putt Fun Center Roanoke
- Rosie’s Gaming Emporium
- Salem Civic Center
- The Exchange
- The Harvester
- The Worx
- Twisted Track Brewpub
Now it’s your turn to help decide who earns the title of Hometown’s Best. Voting is open now through Nov. 1, and Insiders can now vote once daily in each category through the voting period.
Show your support for the businesses you love—cast your vote, share with friends, and help your favorites shine.
Click here to vote for your favorite live music, entertainment, or sports venue.
Find the WSLS Hometown’s Best Official Rules here.
Thanks to our Hometown’s Best sponsor, Lichtenstein Rowan, Realtors!
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