Congratulations to Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland's, Best of the Blue Ridge 2026 nominees.
Allegany County, the Mountain Side of Maryland, nominees are once again recognized by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine in their annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards. The Best of the Blue Ridge Awards is the largest and most prestigious outdoor award in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic and is highlighted in newspapers, magazines, shops, and businesses across the region. We encourage you to cast your votes in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s 15th Annual Best of the Blue Ridge Awards through October 27, 2025.
This year, we are ecstatic over the many diverse award nominations we have received and encourage the community and visitors to support all Allegany County nominees when voting.
VOTING IS OPEN THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2025.
2025 Allegany County, MD, Nominees |
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Disc Golf Course: Locust Post Brewery Disc Golf Course |
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Winery: Charis Winery & Distillery |
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Beer/Wine/Spirits Trail: Mountain Maryland Tap & Pour Tour |
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Music Festival: DelFest |
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Bike Race: 3M Challenge |
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Biking Trail: Great Allegheny Passage |
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Accessible For All Outdoors: C&O Canal Towpath |
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Place to Raise an Outdoor Family: Cumberland, MD |







