Best of Denver 2026 Readers’ Choice Voting

About This Event

The Best Of Denver® Readers’ Choice Poll 2026 is an online voting event presented by Westword. In addition to the hundreds of editorial picks that will be revealed in the Best of Denver 2026, this Readers’ Choice Poll includes more than 300 categories suggested by Westword readers, spanning Arts & Entertainment, Cannabis & More, Food & Drink, Music & Venues, Shopping & Services, Sports & Recreation and more. Under each category, voters see the 2025 winner along with other top vote-getters from past years. Participants can vote for their favorites once per day per email address up until the poll deadline. Winners will be announced in the Best of Denver 2026 package, both in print and online. Key details from the page: - You can vote once a day per email address until 11:59 p.m. on March 9, 2026. - Editorial Best of Denver 2026 picks (including results of this poll) will be revealed on March 26, 2026, in the Best of Denver print edition and online at westword.com. - The ballot covers more than 300 categories such as Best Chicken Wings, Best Korean Restaurant, Best Brewery, Best Vintage Store, Best Cidery, Best High School, and many others. - The page includes a confirmation message (“Your Ballot Has Been Submitted! Remember to vote daily!”) for users who have already submitted a ballot. - For general information and FAQs about the Best of Denver program, voters are directed to the Best of Denver FAQs, and an advertising contact email is provided (advertising@westword.com). - Westword also invites readers to financially support its independent journalism covering Denver’s dining scene and arts & culture through a contribution page. This is a citywide community-voting event conducted entirely online rather than at a physical venue.

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