2026 Best of Citrus Heights Awards
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Celebrate the community’s 2026 awards event!
📅 Thursday, August 20, 2026 Speculative
⏰ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM PDT (doors open at 5 PM)
📍 Citrus Heights Event Center
6300 Fountain Square Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Directions
🌟 Join us for the 21st Annual Best of Citrus Heights Awards Gala — a lively celebration recognizing excellence across 40+ categories, including favorite restaurants, retail shops, service providers, educators, child care centers, medical offices, and more.
🎉 This year’s event, themed “TBD”, will likely invite attendees to dress in their best theme-appropriate wear and enjoy a festive evening of community spirit, live music, and great food! The event will likely include:
- 🍖 A hearty dinner included with ticket purchase
- 🎸 Live music entertainment from a featured local band
- 🎁 Exciting raffles, door prizes, and giveaways throughout the night
- 🍰 A sweet and interactive Dessert Run – claim your favorite treats!
- 📷 Photo ops and social media moments
This annual tradition is one of Citrus Heights’ most beloved community events, typically drawing hundreds of attendees, from local business leaders and government officials to families and long-time residents. 🏆
Don’t miss your chance to support and celebrate what makes Citrus Heights a vibrant, proud community. Tickets are limited and early purchase is strongly encouraged to secure your seat!
✅ Vote by July 31—one ballot per person per IP
✅ Awards event on August 20
✅ Tickets include dinner, entertainment, and a chance at prizes
✅ This event typically sells out—early purchase recommended
🎉 Presented by the Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce, this event is made possible through the generous support of our community sponsors, including the City of Citrus Heights, Citrus Heights Water District, Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center, and Republic Services. Their commitment to civic pride, public service, and local business development helps make events like this a treasured annual tradition.
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The Citrus Heights Chamber has not yet posted the official 2026 ceremony date.
What happened in 2025 (for reference):
- Public voting window: –.
- Awards ceremony: Thursday, August 21, 2025, 5:30–8:30 PM (Citrus Heights Event Center).
Likely 2026 timeline (educated estimate):
- Voting: Early July → End of July 2026
- 🏆 Ceremony: Mid–late August 2026 — historically around the third Thursday. A reasonable placeholder is Thursday, August 20, 2026 (to be confirmed).
Where to watch for the official date:
- BestOfCitrusHeights.org
- Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce (events/news)
- Local outlets: Citrus Heights Sentinel, Citrus Heights Messenger