FOLSOM — Voting for the Best of Times 2026 has entered its final week, with residents having just days remaining to cast their ballots and support their favorite local businesses before the deadline. Online voting will officially close at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 12 atwww.bestoffolsom.com.
With thousands of votes already submitted, the annual community awards program presented by Folsom Times continues to highlight top businesses, services and professionals across Folsom and surrounding areas. The final days are expected to bring a surge in participation as categories remain competitive heading into the deadline.
From restaurants and retail shops to fitness studios, salons, service providers and much more, the ballot reflects a wide range of local standouts that earned their place through the nomination process. With categories spanning nearly every corner of the local business landscape, the competition remains tight across many areas as businesses and their supporters rally for last-minute votes.
“This final stretch is always where things really heat up,” said Adam Frick, co-founder of Folsom Times. “We saw it last year—categories can shift quickly in the final days. It’s a great reminder that every single vote truly counts, and this is the community’s chance to make sure their favorites get the recognition they deserve, so jump on bestoffolsom.com or access it through the Folsom Times app and get those votes in!”
The Best of Times platform, developed entirely in-house by All Town Media LLC and Folsom Times, continues to emphasize transparency and fairness. By avoiding third-party systems and pay-to-play models, the program ensures that winners are determined solely by the voice of the community—an approach that carried strong participation during its inaugural year in 2025 and continues in 2026.
Community members are encouraged to vote and share the ballot with others ahead of the deadline. Winners will be announced following the close of voting, with first-, second- and third-place honors awarded in each category.
In addition to voting, participating businesses have opportunities to enhance their visibility during the campaign through optional promotional upgrades available on the official voting site. These enhancements are designed to increase awareness but do not influence voting outcomes. For more information on upgrade opportunities, contact the Best of Times team atadvertising@folsomtimes.com.
To cast your vote before the deadline, visitwww.bestoffolsom.com.
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