The 2025 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo is in full swing at the Flathead County Fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 17. Fairgoers can view hundreds of exhibits, including these winning entries:

4-H/FFA DOG

Rally-O-Obedience

Grand Champion: Ronin Lindsted, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Elliott Schwartzenberger, Kalispell

Freestyle/Trick Dog

Grand Champion: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Jaxen Flores, Bigfork

Beginner Obedience

Grand Champion: Olivia Druyvestein, Columbia Falls

Reserve Champion: Ronin Lindsted, Kalispell

Showmanship – Junior Novice

Grand Champion: Ronin Lindsted, Kalispell

Showmanship - Junior

Grand Champion: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Olivia Druyvestein, Columbia Falls

Showmanship - Senior

Grand Champion: Aeris Morris, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Sage Witten, Kalispell

Showmanship - Puppy

Grand Champion: Jaxen Flores, Kalispell

Skill-A-Thon

Grand Champion: Elliott Schwartzenberger, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Samuel Burns, Kalispell

Agility

Grand Champion: Ronin Lindsted, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell

Costume

Grand Champion: Elliott Schwartzenberger, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell

FINE ARTS

Children (ages 7 & under)

Grand Champion: Wilkin Peckenpaugh

Reserve Champion: Rose Cochran

Children (ages 8 - 11)

Grand Champion: Gideon Clark

Reserve Champion: Gideon Clark

Children (ages 12 - 14)

Grand Champion: Cassia DeZell

Reserve Champion: Eva Buljovcic

Junior (ages 15 - 17)

Grand Champion: Essence Burdick

Reserve Champion: Karissa Jepsen

Adult (18 – 59 years)

Grand Champion: Jessica Wagatsuma

Reserve Champion: Deborah Quynn

Seniors (60 and over)

Grand Champion: Julie Frederick

Reserve Champion: Colleen Ramsey

Special Needs

Grand Champion: Vincent Hargrove

Reserve Champion: Sara Maldenado

Drawing

Best of Show: Jessica Wagatsuma

Painting

Best of Show: Deborah Quynn

PHOTOGRAPHY

Children (11 years and under)

Grand Champion: Olivia Druyvestein, Columbia Falls

Reserve Champion: Charlotte Cummings, Kalispell

Juniors (12 – 14 years)

Grand Champion: Keira Stein, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Kenzie Gates, Whitefish

Teens (15 – 19 years)

Grand Champion: Haven Newton, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Karissa Jepsen, Kalispell

Adults (20 – 59 years)

Grand Champion: Krista Guinn, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Vanessa Harbaugh, Bigfork

Senior (60 years and over)

Grand Champion: John Williamson, Whitefish

Reserve Champion: Kathi Crowe, Whitefish

Special Needs

Grand Champion: Kahlia Fuller, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Kahlia Fuller, Kalispell

Professional

Grand Champion: Crystal Dahlman, Kalispell

Reserve Champion: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls

Best of Show

Winner: Krista Guinn, Kalispell

CRAFTS

Crafts (Children 7 & under)

Best of Show: Colton Peltz, Kalispell

Crafts (Children 8-11)

Best of Show: Catherine Bodeen, Kalispell

Crafts (Junior 12-17)

Best of Show: Talia Wheeler, Kalispell

Crafts (Amateur 18 & over)

Best of Show: Sierra Lari, Columbia Falls

Crafts (Professional 18 & over)

Best of Show: Tasha Franklin, Kalispell

Crafts (Seniors 60 & over)

Best of Show: Curt Comstock, Whitefish

Crafts (Special Needs Adults)

Best of Show: Vincent Hardgrove, Kalispell

Ceramics

Best of  Show: Tasha Franklin, Kalispell

Legos

Best of Show: Mary Chin, Kalispell

Miscellaneous

Best of Show: Debbie McCrary, Kalispell

Native American Art

Best of Show: Stephen Elliot, Kalispell

Natural Materials

Best of Show: Sierra Lari, Columbia Falls

Skin Care

Best of Show: Alina Roberts, Kalispell

Woodworking

Best of Show:  Curt Comstock, Whitefish

Grand Champion Crafts

Curt Comstock, Whitefish

Reserve Champion Crafts

Guy Matthews, Kalispell

HORSE – OPEN

Showmanship (ages 8 & under)

Grand: Ella MacIver

Reserve: Dylan Goeden

Showmanship (ages 9-12)

Grand: Tyler MacIver

Reserve: Leo Boucher

Showmanship (ages 13-16)

Grand: Addy Aiken

Reserve: Kadance MacIver

Senior Showmanship (ages 17 & over)

Grand: Crystal Paine

Reserve: Leana Newmann

Unregistered Pony

Grand Champion: Wayson White

Unregistered Horse

Grand Champion: Sarah Haslage

Reserve Champion: Reagan Roberts

Morgan

Grand Champion: Leana Newmann

Reserve Champion: Emily Tuck

Arabian

Grand Champion: Sarah Haslage

Paint

Grand Champion: Crystal Paine

Reserve Champion: Kambrie Steward

Appaloosa

Grand Champion: Kambrie Steward

Quarter Horse

Grand Champion: Melissa Ohs

Reserve Champion: Doric Dagnoli

Any Other Registered Breed

Grand Champion: Brooklyn Haslage

Reserve Champion: Abby Visnovske

Top Showman

Winner: Kadance McIver

NEEDLECRAFT - OPEN

Best Hand Quilted Item

Winner: Carolyn Hormuth, Somers

Best Machine Quilted Item (Div 49-51)

Winner: Marci Robman, Kalispell

Best Quilted Wall Hanging

Winner: Sylvia Bryan, Kalispell

Best Sewing Machine Work (Child)

Winner: Camdeen Cummins, Kalispell

Best Knitted Item (Div 49-51)

Winner: Teresa Knutson, Kalispell

Best Crocheted Item (Div 49-51)

Winner: Jessica Hicklin, Kalispell

Best Crocheted Item (Child)

Winner: Abigail Anne, Whitefish

Best Crocheted Item (Teen)

Winner: Bella Jepsen, Kalispell

Best Machine Embroidered Item

Winner: Mary Chin, Kalispell

Best Hand Woven Item

Winner: Teresa Knutson, Kalispell

Best Needlepoint/Cross Stitch Item

Winner: Dina Haynes, Kalispell

Best Holiday/Seasonal Item (Div 49-51)

Winner: Dina Haynes, Kalispell

Best Miscellaneous Item (Div 49-51)

Winner: Marilyn Hedstrom, Kalispell

Best Miscellaneous Item (Child)

Winner: Claire Sphuler, Kalispell

Best Miscellaneous Item (Teen)

Winner: Ellie Martin, Kalispell

Best Special Needs Item

Winner: Leanne Shephard, Kalispell

AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE – 4-H/FFA

Senior Market Garden Basket

Reserve Champion: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Junior Market Garden Basket

Champion: Bailey Benson, Kalispell

Beans

Best of Show: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Zucchini

Best of Show: John Brown, Kalispell

Junior Garden Creation

Grand Champion: Evolet Simon, Kalispell

AGRICULTURE & HORTICULTURE - OPEN

Cucumber

Best of Show: Julie Horton, Kalispell

Onions

Best of Show: Eloise Wiebe

Beets

Best of Show: Honey Newton, Kalispell

Peppers

Best of Show: Clinton Gregory, Kalispell

Herbs

Best of Show: Honey Newton, Kalispell

Sunflower

Best of Show: Tony Torres, Kalispell

Garden Creation

Best of Show: Noelle Deitz, Kalispell

Scarecrow Creation

Best of Show: Kathy Elliott, Kalispell

HOME CULINARY

 Fruits

Best of Show: Jessica Laven, Kalispell

Vegetables

Best of Show: Irene Bowker, Bigfork

Meat and Fish

Best of Show: Bertha Morrison, Kila

Jellies, Jams and Butters

Best of Show: Alison Sesock, Kalispell

Pickles

Best of Show: Jessica Laven, Kalispell

Dehydrated

Best of Show: Andy Hutcherson, Kalispell

Breads

Best of Show: Elizabeth Herbert, Kalispell

Cake

Best of Show: Anna Kraft, Whitefish

Pies

Best of Show: Whitney Laroque, Kalispell

Cookie

Best of Show: Lyndia Buc, Whitefish

Refrigerated Food

Best of Show: Amelia Smith, Kalispell

Candy

Best of Show: Missy Marino, Elmo

Dairy

Best of Show: Holly Bailey, Kalispell

Honey

Best of Show: Olivia Druyvestein, Columbia Falls