2025 Best of Dayton

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 5:30PM - 7:00PM The Brightside Music & Event Center 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402 *Free On-Site/ Street Parking & Handicap Accessible* The Best of Dayton is a celebration and competition between the top establishments within the Greater Dayton area. The event will feature booths hosted by participating Best of Dayton finalists from categories including mostly food along with retail, and service organizations. At the event, you will sample and vote on ALL categories and who will win in each category! All votes cast at the Best of Dayton event will be counted double!!! Voting will be available online for a select period of time on The Dayton Magazine website before the event. Online Voting Will Be Open Through November 30th. NOTE: Attendance will be limited and participation will be in accordance with current health guidelines and location fire codes. For more information and sponsorship, contact Madelyn Webb, Events Director at mwebb@