Best of Party 2017

What's New About This Year's Party?

This year's Best Of Party will be less of an awards presentation (there will not be on-stage announcements) and more of a party, so bring your dancing shoes and don't miss out on the party of the summer! Photo opportunities will be available at the Winners' Station all night & with Publisher, Veronica Tovey, and Editorial Director, James Houck, from 7-8pm.
More details here.

What's The Dress Code?

brDress your best with nautical flair! And feel free to be inspired by perusing photos from last year's event. View photos from last year here.br

Special VIP Exclusive Event

brFrom 7pm-8pm meet Harlan Wheatley, Master Distiller at Buffalo Trace, and sample his award winning bourbons from the most decorated distillery in the world. Topics of discussion include the "ABC of Bourbon", "Bourbon for Beginners", and "Discovering the Distillery".

Huge Silent Auction

brThis year's silent auction is entirely mobile, so be sure to bring your charged devices to the party. Some of the silent auction items include TWO Loge Level Tickets to the 2017 American Music Awards show in November (airfare and lodging for two included!), a four-night stay at the Westin Puntacana in the Dominican Republic with airfare for two, a Pandora bracelet from Zachary's Jewelers, and so much more! Proceeds from the auction go to the South River Federation and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Register to view and bid on items here.

Can't attend the party? You can still participate in the online silent auction. 

Sample Award Winning Dishes

brEnjoy freshly prepared food and drink samples from our very own local restaurants and winners of various Best Of 2017 food and dining categories. Over 30 restaurants -- such as Ruth's Chris Steak House, Sam's on the Waterfront, Miss Shirley's Cafe, Soul, Yellowfin, Red Red Wine Bar, Main & Market, and many more -- will be attending and offering samples of their most popular menu items. See the full list of participating restaurants here.