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The timeline
⋅ Voting: July 25 through Aug. 19
⋅ Winners announced: Oct. 13
⋅ A special section celebrating the winners will publish in the Springfield News-Sun on Sunday, Oct. 16
Here’s a look at the 10 tightest races in the final week of voting.
Best Bakery
Finalists:
⋅ D. Sweets, Cookies & Gifts, LLC
⋅ Le Torte Dolci
⋅ Schuler’s Bakery, Inc.
Best Band
Finalists:
⋅ Allison Road
⋅ American Landscape
⋅ Matt Clarkson Band
Best BBQ
Finalists:
⋅ All Seasons Catering by Chef Troy
⋅ Christian Brothers Meat Company
⋅ Rudy’s Smokehouse
Best Dine-In Restaurant
Finalists:
⋅ Cecil and Lime
⋅ Speakeasy Ramen
⋅ Stella Bleu Bistro
Best Farmers Market Vendor
Finalists:
⋅ Annabelle’s Blooms
⋅ Gracie bakes cakes and more
⋅ On the Rise
Best Food Truck
Finalists:
⋅ Chido’s Tacos
⋅ Christian Brothers Meat Company
⋅ Eat
Best Place to Take Visitors
Finalists:
⋅ COhatch Springfield
⋅ Mother Stewart’s Brewing
⋅ The Heritage Center of Clark County - Clark County Historical Society and Museum
Best Restaurant to take an Out-of-Towner
Finalists:
⋅ Cecil and Lime
⋅ Speakeasy Ramen
⋅ Stella Bleu Bistro
Best Salon/Spa
Finalists:
⋅ Bombshell Beauty Parlor
⋅ Salon Culture
⋅ Studio B Salon & Spa
Best Wings/Chicken
Finalists:
⋅ Buffalo Wild Wings
⋅ Roosters
⋅ Station1