July 16-19, 2026

This annual four-day community festival is held in downtown Bonners Ferry, Idaho, and features a variety of family-friendly activities.

Questions?

Contact us at info@bonnersferrychamber.org 

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 16

10:00 AM -5:00 PM - Chalk The Block
Chalk The Block

In its fourth year, Chalk the Block brings members of all ages and artistic abilities together to participate in a fun and colorful celebration of creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, someone who enjoys doodling, or someone who insists they can’t draw a stick figure – everyone is welcome! Grab a bucket of chalk from Teascarlet Fine Art Gallery and let your imagination run wild!

BF Rotary Wine Walk

The Wine Walk is the kickoff event for Kootenai River Days! Wear your walking shoes and enjoy delicious beverages along the way!

  • Tickets go on sale June 8, $40 ea. (price increases July 1 to $45) available for purchase at Mountain West Bank, Under the Sun, and Firehouse Vines and Hops
  • Registration starts at 5pm
  • The walk starts at 5:15 pm at the Kootenai River Inn ending at the Kootenai River Brewing Company (multiple stops in between).
  • Ends approximately at 8pm 
Bonners Ferry Rotary Grapes & Barley Walk

Friday, July 17

TIME TBA - Crazy Days
Crazy Days

Shop ’til you drop! Participating stores will be offering sales all weekend!

 

Chalk The Block

In its fourth year, Chalk the Block brings members of all ages and artistic abilities together to participate in a fun and colorful celebration of creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, someone who enjoys doodling, or someone who insists they can’t draw a stick figure – everyone is welcome! Grab a bucket of chalk from Teascarlet Fine Art Gallery and let your imagination run wild!

Hosted by Teascarlet Fine Art
Downtown Scene

5:00 PM – Various Food and Beverage Vendors will be featuring specials.

Food Vendor setup 4:00 PM

Community Ice Cream Social – FREE ALL ARE WELCOME

 

7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Get your Ice Cream Coupon from the Chamber of Commerce Table located on Main Street. Redeem at your favorite frozen dessert location:

  • Hidden Haven Sweets & Treats
 
Made possible by the Innovia Foundation The Longest Table Grant
Live Music – JamShack

7:30 pm – 11:30 pm  Back by popular demand Jam Shack will help us rock the night away!

Ice Cream Social made possible by the Longest Table Grant

Saturday, July 18

TIME TBA - Crazy Days!
Crazy Days

Shop ’til you drop! Participating stores will be offering sales all weekend!

Kootenai River Run – 5k and 10k

8 am – The race starts and finishes at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.

Sponsored by Idaho Forest Group
Bonners Ferry Farmers Market

8 am – 1 pm at the Bonners Ferry Gateway Visitor’s Center

The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market is a long-standing community market in downtown Bonners Ferry, Idaho, featuring local produce, crafts, and food items from late April to early October on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM. It is known for its local products, including fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and handmade crafts.

Birdies For Our Brothers Golf Tournament

9 am shotgun start at Mirror Lake Golf Course

  • 18-hole, four person scramble
  •  Raises funds for raise funds for the Rob Gust – CJ Erickson SKOOL Scholarship to support deserving Bonners Ferry High School seniors with post-secondary education
Chalk The Block

In its fourth year, Chalk the Block brings members of all ages and artistic abilities together to participate in a fun and colorful celebration of creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist, someone who enjoys doodling, or someone who insists they can’t draw a stick figure – everyone is welcome! Grab a bucket of chalk from Teascarlet Fine Art Gallery and let your imagination run wild!

Downtown Scene

Things will be bustling in downtown Bonners Ferry. 

4 pm – Vendors will be setting up 

4 – 8 pm 

  • Face Painting
  • Bounce House
  • Live music with Kip McMillan Trio

5-9 pm Food and Beverage vendors will be offering items

Live Music – DJ Mark

8 pm to Midnight – DJ Mark will mix up the jams covering all the decades to keep us Dancing in the Streets!

Sunday, July 19

Time TBA - Crazy Days!
Crazy Days

Shop ’til you drop! Participating stores will be offering sales all weekend!

CLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR OR TO BE A VENDOR

Sponsoring Kootenai River Days – Bonners Ferry’s largest summer festival – offers excellent local visibility.

Thank You Sponsors!

Top Exposure – Logo prominently featured on all print, digital and social media promotions.

Exclusive perks – Speaking opportunity

High Visibility – Large logo placement on banner and event webpage. 

Marketing – social media shout out and mentions in press releases

Brand Exposure – Logo or business name on secondary event signage

Business name mention in recap social media post and press release

Supporter Recognition – Business name listed in event program and on website

PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS

RED LEVEL SPONSORS

WHITE LEVEL SPONSORS
  • Beck’s Furniture
  • Best Western Kootenai River Inn & Casino
  • Alliance Title & Escrow
  • Under The Sun
  • Events at Riverside Plaza
  • Universal Storage
  • Universal Well Drilling
BLUE LEVEL SPONSORS
  • Wilson Auto Repair
  • Linda Collier, Rocket Mortgage
  • Flying S Title
  • Boundary Tractor
  • Community Title
  • Stirling Endeavors
  • ProX Home Center
  • Alta Forest Products
  • Mountain West Bank
  • P1FCU
  • Larson’s