Winners bring home ribbons at Northwest Montana Fair

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