On September 25, our community came together to celebrate culinary creativity, local talent, and shared generosity at Taste of Missoula’s Finest—and what a night it was! We were thrilled to welcome a sold-out crowd of 100 guests for an evening filled with delicious food, lively conversation, and inspiring community spirit.
The real stars of the evening were our incredible local chefs, who wowed guests with their artistry and flavors. A heartfelt thank-you to Nate Keller, Abe Risho, Dominic Glenna, Bert Gahagan, and Gretchen Taylor, as well as the Blackfoot Valley Cattlewomen, for lending their time, talent, and passion to make this event truly unforgettable.
To complete the experience, live jazz by musicians Dylan Bautista and Owen Ross created the perfect ambiance—adding warmth and rhythm to a night of celebration.
Together, we celebrated not only Missoula’s vibrant food scene but also the mission behind it all—supporting the programs of our Honeyberry Culinary Classroom. These programs connect people of all ages with the joy of cooking, nutrition education, and community learning.
Watch the video to learn more about how these programs are making a difference:
Thanks to the generous support of our attendees, sponsors, and auction donors, we are proud to share that we raised $44,000 to continue growing these opportunities.
From everyone at Healthy Acres Healthy Communities Foundation, thank you for helping us make this year’s Taste of Missoula’s Finest such a meaningful success. Your support helps us nourish curiosity, connection, and community—one dish at a time.
