Cast Your Vote: Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026!

The nominees for the Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026 are in, and now it’s your turn to show some love! Celebrate your favorite spots both on and off base and help honor the best of our community.

Voting is open March 6–15 — don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!

The Nominees are….

Best Eatery on Base:

  • Central Brew Kiosk
  • Bomber Bistro
  • B-Fifty Brew

Best Hangout on Base:

  • Rockers
  • Lil’ Riders Indoor Playground
  • Entertainment Social Center (ESC) Room
  • Minot Air Force Base Library

Best Local Restaurant in Minot:

  • Don Tapatío
  • Basecamp Indian Kitchen
  • Wurst Case Scenario
  • Kroll’s Diner
  • Try Thai Food
  • Ebeneezer’s Eatery & Irish Pub
  • Buffalo Wild Wings
  • Pink’s Bar & Grill

Best Local Winter Activity/Recreation:

  • Bottineau Winter Park
  • Minotauros Hockey
  • Citizens Alley

Best Local Summer Activity/Recreation:

  • Lake Sakakwea
  • Minot Food Truck Festival
  • North Dakota State Fair
  • Hair of the Dog 5K

Best Day Trip Destination:

  • Medora
  • Bismarck
  • Fargo
  • Pointe of View Winery

Best School On or Off Base:

  • Memorial Middle School
  • North Plains Elementary
  • Minot North High School

Best Local Nighttime Hotspot:

  • The Original Bar and Nightclub
  • Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks
  • Arny’s 2.0 Lounge & Bottle Shop

Vote now and help your favorites take the crown in the Best of Minot AFB Awards 2026! https://northernsentry.com/best-of-awards-voting/

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