BBQ, Bacon and Backstage: Montana RAD DAD Contest 2025

It’s that time again. Father’s Day is coming up, and we are looking for the coolest RAD Dad in Montana. And we need your help to find him.

If your dad’s the type of dude who fixes everything with duct tape, can flip a perfect burger, or knows all the words to “No Rain” or "Devil You Know," then this contest is for him.

Here’s What the 2025 Rad Dad Winner Receives

Grand prize this year is a whole weekend of music, food, and dad-level bragging rights:

• June 13 – Two tickets to Blind Melon at The Wilma in Missoula
• June 14 – Two tickets to Tim Montana at the Beaverhead County Fairgrounds in Dillon
• June 15 – A jam session, Tim Montana and Jackson Moody, and BBQ dinner (for 2) made by Tim Montana himself at the historic Wise River Club.

We’re not joking. Tim’s bringing the guitar and the barbecue. He may throw in some other goodies, too. Like a copy of his new album "Savage."

PLUS: We are throwing in a $50 gas card to get you there AND a whole CASE OF BACON from Daily's...Because...BACON!

*The winner will be responsible for lodging, as Tim's Wise River Club is SOLD OUT

Plus - Bacon for Runners-Up

Sure, not everyone can win, but we’re still serving up fresh goodies for Rad Dads everywhere.

TOP 5 runners-up will each receive a case of bacon provided by Daily’s in Missoula. That’s some crispy magic that can make any dad’s day instantly better.

How Do You Enter?

Easy. Send us a picture of your dad, and tell us what makes him rad.
Maybe it’s his playlist. Maybe it’s his dad jokes. Maybe it’s the time he replaced your oil while grilling a steak. We want to hear it.

We’ll collect nominations and then open it up to public voting to crown this year’s Rad Dad.

Submit your Rad Dad by June 11th

Voting runs June 11–13th (noon)

Winner announced June 13th

Sound good? Good.

Download the Blaze Mobile App and send us your photo submission TODAY! Already have the app? Here is how to send your submission.

PLEASE! .jpg IMAGES ONLY! Use the keywords RAD DAD when entering your submission.

Let’s make it loud, proud, and filled with bacon.