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Lynchburg Living Mag Events

The Events listed below are Lynchburg Living Magazine Events

We host a variety of fun and exciting events throughout the year such as Lynchburg Best of Party, Central Virginia Bridal Showcase and much more. Check out the links below for the latest dates and ticket information.

For local events, visit our Events Calendar for local activities.

2026 Lynchburg Living Best Of Party

Celebrate the winners of the 2026 Lynchburg Living Best Of Readers' Choice Awards with us!

January 31, 2026 at the Virginian Hotel 6pm-9pm

Central Virginia Weddings Showcase

Calling all brides, grooms, wedding parties and beyond!

DATE: March 8, 2026

Lynchburg Restaurant Week

Bringing fabulous food to the greater Lynchburg Region.

2026 DATE: TBD

Lynchburg Living Contests

Lynchburg Living Magazine conducts a variety of annual contests that are open to our readers and the public. Below are our ongoing contests along with general timelines for each. Please note specific dates for nominations, voting and publication are subject to change. Links to currently active contests will be posted on this page as they go live.

2026 Top Lawyers Contest

This is a peer-to-peer survey—the lawyers included on this list were nominated by fellow lawyers, which speaks volumes about their integrity and professionalism.

Voting: July 14 - September 7, 2025

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Jan./Feb. 2026 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine and the Jan. 2026 Lynchburg Business.

2026 Lynchburg Living Best Of Readers’ Choice Awards

Voting in the Lynchburg Living Best Of Readers' Choice Awards is a great way to support the places you frequent and the people you love here in the greater Lynchburg area.

Nominations: August 6 - August 27, 2025

Voting: August 6 - September 22, 2025

Results Published: Jan./Feb. 2026 issue of Lynchburg Living

2025 Best of Central Virginia Weddings

Our Best Of Central Virginia Weddings Awards gives you recommendations from brides and members of their wedding parties.

Nominations: Ended

Voting: Ended

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Sept.-Oct. 2025 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine and 2026 issue of Central Virginia Weddings.

2025 Community Champions Awards Contest

The Community Impact Appreciation Awards honor Lynchburg businesses and organizations that are making a tangible, measurable impact on their communities.

Voting: Ended

Results Published: Selected honorees will be featured in the Nov./Dec. 2025 issue of Lynchburg Living Magazine.

Giving Back Awards Winners

2023 Lynchburg Living Giving Back Awards

Written by: LynchburgLiving • November 1, 2023

Lynchburg is filled to the brim with generous, mission-driven, philanthropic people, and the hundreds of nonprofit organizations in our area are a result of that. Across the Lynchburg region, organizations are holding the hands of those in our community who are vulnerable,...

2022 Lynchburg Living Giving Back Awards

LynchburgLiving • November 1, 2022

Lynchburg is filled to the brim with generous, mission-driven, philanthropic people, and the...

Lynchburg Living Giving Back Awards 2021

LynchburgLiving • November 1, 2021

Never was there a more perfect storm for nonprofits than in the past two years. When the pandemic...

Lynchburg Living Giving Back Awards 2020

LynchburgLiving • November 1, 2020

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Contest & Event Recaps

2025 Lynchburg Living Best Of Event Recap

Written by: Megan Williams • February 25, 2025

The Virginian Hotel’s elegant ballroom was filled to capacity on January 1 as Best Of winners, sponsors, and attendees gathered for an unforgettable evening. Guests enjoyed an exceptional culinary experience, thanks to Bentleys on Bedford, Skyline at the Virginian, Downtown...