Vote Now for the Best of Red Rock Awards

Voting has already begun for the 2024 Best of Red Rock awards. Don’t miss your chance to celebrate local attractions, events, outdoor recreation spots, restaurants, shops and more by casting your vote by Friday, Nov. 1, 2024. This online contest allows for two votes per person and includes 10 top 10 lists and 25 category winners.

Residents and visitors to the area are both urged to vote! When people visit Marion County and the Red Rock Area, they travel to have the best experiences possible. The Best of Red Rock awards are an opportunity to help visitors do just that, and it’s also a way of thanking the businesses that help provide great service in the area. So, if you know of a business that’s gone above and beyond and want to help it shine, you can vote at redrockarea.com. Type in the name of the business or location you want to vote for, then select it or enter a new option. All winners must be in Marion County, and Marion County business owners are encouraged to promote the Best of Red Rock awards to their customers.

Best of the Red Rock Awards

In January, a Best of Red Rock award announcement event brings people from Marion County, including Knoxville, Pella, Pleasantville and rural areas, together to celebrate the county’s offerings and announce the winners from between 1,000 – 1,500 ballots. Following the announcement event, local Marion County businesses begin to display Best of Red Rock certificates, and it’s great to see them highlighting the awards and letting visitors to the area know.

Voting Categories

Cast your vote for your favorites in the categories below:

• Arts, Culture & Entertainment – Top 10
• Bars – Top 10
• Dining – Top 10
• Events – Top 10
• Foodie – Categories include: Best Breakfast Spot, Best Lunch Spot, Best Coffee, Best Burger, Best Steak, Best Tenderloin, Best Pizza, Best Ethnic Food, Best Healthy Food, Sweet Treat, Outdoor Dining, Local Food Truck
• Lodging – Categories include: Campground, Hotel, Cabin or Vacation Rental
• Photo Spot – Top 10
• Recreation – Top 10
• Services – Categories include: Catering, Photography, Salon or Spa, Floral or Garden Center, Recreation Center
• Shopping – Top 10 – Categories include: Gift & Home Décor Shop, Hobbies & Special Interest, Apparel, Small Town Retail Shop, Thrift or Vintage Shop
• Souvenir – Top 10
• Things to Do – Top 10
• Wedding or Meeting Venue – Top 10

Register to vote for the Best of Red Rock 2024 here. You can learn more about the Best of Red Rock awards at redrockarea.com and Marion County at marioncountyiowa.com.

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