Distinctly Montana Magazine

D I S T I N C T LY M O N TA N A M A G A Z I N E • FA L L 2 0 2 5 D I S T I N C T LY M O N T A N A • B E S T O F M O N T A N A • F A L L 2 0 2 5 22 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ................. 23 DRINKS & NIGHTLIFE .......................... 24 EVENTS & SHINDIGS ............................ 25 FOOD & DINING ..................................... 26 HEALTH & WELLNESS ......................... 29 HOME & GARDEN ....................................31 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY ...................... 33 PETS & ANIMALS .................................... 34 SERVICES ................................................... 36 SHOPPING ................................................. 38 SPORTS & FITNESS ................................. 42 TRAVEL & ADVENTURE ....................... 44 MONTANA DOESN'T JUST DO THINGS WELL – WE DO THEM BEST. Whether it's our towering peaks, endless skies, or the people who call this place home, we've never been ones to settle for second place. That's exactly the spirit behind Best of Montana 2025, where we celebrate the businesses, people, and places that make our state truly extraordinary. This year's contest shattered all previous records, proving once again that Montanans know excellence when they see it. From the Yaak to Ekalaka, voters turned out in droves across hundreds of categories, making their voices heard with an enthusiasm that would make our frontier ancestors proud. The competition was intense, the debates were passionate, and the engagement was off the charts. We made things even more exciting this year with three $500 cash drawings that had everyone talking. Grace Hodgskiss from Choteau not only earned the most votes for Best Teacher but also took home $500 for her incredible dedication to education. Meanwhile, Kevin Kapalka from Dillon and Taylor O'Connell from Missoula each walked away $500 richer thanks to our random drawings. The results you're about to discover represent the very best Montana has to offer—chosen by Montanans, for Mon- tanans. These are your 2025 champions, and trust us, they've earned every vote. B E S T O F M O N T A N A 2 0 2 5 2025 o f BEST M O N TA N A A S V O T E D B Y R E A D E R S O F

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