And the WINNERS are...

Best Hair Salon: Harrahs

Best Real Estate Agent: Alecia Gordon, Associated Brokers Consultants

Best Art Gallery: The Art Center

Best Fruit Stand: Alida's Fruits

Best Local Festival: Palisade Peach Festival

Best Local Musician/Band: Stray Grass

Best Pharmacy: Palisade Pharmacy

Best Hardware Store: True Value - 12th Street

Best Clothing Store: Kohl's

Best Place to Buy Gifts: Unique Expressions

Best Second Hand Store: Encore Shoppe

Best Optical Store: Valley Vision

Best Pet Services/Supply: Chow Down

Best Insurance Agent: LaVonne Gorsuch - State Farm

Best Auto Dealership: Fuoco Motors

Best Auto Repair: Scotty's Complete Car Care Center

Best Garden Nursery: Bookcliff Gardens

Best Heating & Cooling: Haining Home Services

Best Landscaping/Lawn Care: US Lawns

Best Place for Breakfast: Randy's Southside Diner

Best Place for Lunch: Cafe Sol

Best Place for Dinner: Texas Roadhouse

Best Place for Dessert: Spoons Bistro & Bakery

Best Place for Coffee: Trader's Coffee and Tea

Best Winery: Carlson Winery

Best Local Beer: Palisade Brewing Company

Best Liquor Store: Fisher's Liquor Barn

Best Date Night Location: Avalon Theatre

Best Place to Take the Grandkids: Bananas

Best Place to Volunteer: HopeWest

Best Place to Golf: Tiara Rado

Best Health Club: Crossroads Fitness

Best Outdoor Gear: REI

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