July 16-18, 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
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
- Kootenai River Inn & Casino
- Under The Sun
BLUE LEVEL SPONSORS
- Wilson Auto Repair
- Linda Collier, Rocket Mortgage
- Alliance Title & Escrow
- Flying S Title
- Community Title
Schedule of Events
Thursday, July 16
Grapes & Barley Walk
The Grapes & Barley 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
- 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
Friday, July 17
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!
- Enter the contest! Prizes awarded to different category winners
- Vote on your favorite in each category
- For more information please visit: https://www.teascarlet.com/chalk-the-block
Restaurant Specials
5 PM – Downtown Restaurants and Food Vendors will be featuring specials.
Live Music – JamShack
7:30 pm – 11:30 pm Back by popular demand Jam Shack will help us rock the night away!
Saturday, July 18
Kootenai River Run – 5k and 10k
8 am – The race starts and finishes at the Boundary County Fairgrounds.
- For details and to register visit Kootenai River Run 5K and 10K – 07/18/2026 – Race Information
- Main point of contact is Jeni Dougherty 208-610-0131
Bonners Ferry Farmer’s 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
Downtown Scene
4 pm – Vendors will be setting up
5-9 pm Things will be bustling in downtown Bonners Ferry. Food, Bounce House, Face painting, Chalk the Block continues. Live music with Kip McMillan Trio from 4 pm to 8 pm
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!
