If you're looking for something to do on October 18th, head over to the BFHS Becker Auditorium for the Bonners Ferry Jazz Festival. It's a full day of live music, open to everyone, with no ticket required. Donations are accepted if you'd like to show your support.

October 9-10 | Boundary County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, Bonners Ferry 9B Quilters bring their annual quilt show to the Boundary County Fairgrounds October 9 and 10. The Exhibit Hall fills with quilts for sale, humanitarian quilts, vendors, demonstrations and raffles throughout the two-day event. Visitors can meet local quilters, explore a variety of techniques, and spend time viewing the craftsmanship represented throughout the show. The annual event continues a longstanding

October 3 | Bonners Ferry Farmers Market The Bonners Ferry Farmers Market closes out its outdoor season with Harvest Festival on October 3 from 8 am to 1 pm. Vendors decorate their stalls with cornstalks and pumpkins, while Idaho Fish and Game offers an apple press for fresh cider. A Halloween photo booth adds to the seasonal activities. The festival gives shoppers one final outdoor market day to browse local goods, visit favorite vendors, and enjoy the market before the cool

September 26 | Downtown Bonners Ferry Kootenai River Days returns to Bonners Ferry September 26 with activities throughout the day. The Kootenai River Run begins at 8 am, alongside the Farmers Market, which runs from 8 am to 1 pm. Downtown events include Crazy Days, Chalk the Block, face painting, and a bounce house. Food and beverage vendors join the evening lineup, followed by a free Community Ice Cream Social and music from DJ Mark to close out the celebration. Facebook.co

September 19 | Boundary County Fairgrounds Boundary County Fairgrounds hosts an evening of tractor and truck pulling on September 19 in the Outdoor Arena. Local pullers compete alongside professional drivers as machines are put to the test in front of the fairgrounds crowd. Gate admission is $15 for ages 7 and older, while children 6 and under are admitted free. Spectators can expect plenty of horsepower, noise, and competition throughout the evening, with ear protection reco

Photo by Quicksilver Studios Located at the southeast end of the Kootenai River Inn Casino, The Spa at Kootenai has served travelers and Bonners Ferry residents since 2005. What started as a handful of spa services has grown into a full-service destination covering hair, skin, nails, massage and body treatments, open seven days a week from 9 am to 5 pm. Spa Director Melissa LaDuca leads the team. Licensed cosmetologists Natasha Fitch, Jarreka Byars, Julia Morris, Stacy Smith

For over a century, the Boundary County Fair has been the centerpiece of summer in Bonners Ferry.

Swish 3v3 returns to Bonners Ferry on Sunday, August 2.

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Bonners Ferry's biggest community celebration of the year returns July 16 through 18. The Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce hosts three days of downtown festivities, including the Rotary Wine Walk on Thursday evening, an all-day performance by the Jam Shack Band on Friday, and a full Saturday lineup with another live band. Expect Crazy Dayz sales at area businesses, the Saturday farmers market, vendors lining Main Street, family games, and traditions that have anchored the we

Lace up Saturday, July 18. The Kootenai River Run sends 5K and 10K runners off from the Boundary County Fairgrounds at 8 am, with an out-and-back course winding through Bonners Ferry's northside neighborhood and across the Kootenai River. The race has been going strong since the 1980s and is part of the Kootenai River Days weekend. Entries are accepted through race morning. Net proceeds benefit the Bonners Ferry High School cross-country program and local college scholarships

Built on consistency, with families returning year after year By Like Media Team Tim and Wendy Bertling opened Selkirk Kennels in Moyie Springs thirty years ago, just minutes from Bonners Ferry. They started small, grooming dogs out of their house while raising their kids. Looking back, Wendy says, "It was a way for me to be home with my kids but also help provide for our family. Then it turned into something much bigger than I expected." The boarding kennel came next, and

June 19-21 2 The Border returns to North Haven Campground in Bonners Ferry June 19 through 21, celebrating two iconic Idaho motorcycle routes: the International Selkirk Loop and the Idaho Backcountry Discovery Route. The weekend includes poker runs, a simple BBQ lunch, a Saturday evening dinner, and on-site motorcycle parking. Truck parking is available but limited and must be added in advance. Hosted at 78 Tobe Way, the rally is built for riders who love far North Idaho. Tic

Serving Boundary County from the ground up By Like Media Team Matthew and Christine Petefish started with a Bobcat, a few small jobs, and a lot of determination. That was 1992, in a small Arizona town, where the business grew through excavation work, word of mouth, and a willingness to take on whatever needed to be done. Three years later, they came north, fell in love with Bonners Ferry, bought property, and put down roots. Nature's Design Landscaping and Excavation (NLD In

June 13 Two sports, one dirt arena. On Saturday, June 13, barrel racers and dirt bikers go head-to-head in Bonners Ferry for the return of Horsepower Collides. Money and prizes are added at both the Bonners Ferry race and the Sandpoint event the following weekend on June 20. Horse racers can call Alexcia at 208.301.0183 to enter. Dirt bikers can call Chaun at 208.691.1343. More information is being released as the date approaches, and updates are posted regularly to the event

May 9 Flowers for Mom returns to the Bonners Ferry Farmers Market with a hands-on Mother’s Day activity for families. Kids can plant a free flower for their mom, courtesy of the U of I Extension. While at the market, browse creative vendor booths for thoughtful gifts for moms of all kinds. The event takes place on May 9, 2026. Visit BonnersFerryFarmersMarket.org for more information. Check out more local events here!

Photo courtesy of Boundary Community Hospital May 16 Boundary Community Hospital will host its annual Community Health Fair, inviting the community to take part in a free, family-friendly event focused on wellness and connection. Activities include a fun run, a 5K/10K run, a one-mile family walk, health information booths, screenings, and safety checks. The event takes place on May 16, 2026, from 8 am to 1 pm. Visit BoundaryCommunityHospital.org for details. Check out more lo

May 9 The GROW! Spring Garden Clean-up invites community members to lend a hand at the GROW! garden on May 9 at 10 am. This seasonal workday helps prepare the garden for the months ahead. Cost is $5 for GROW! members and $10 for non-members. Questions can be directed to Michelle Muir at 651.253.1202 or visit GrowBoundaryCounty.org for more info. Check out more local events here!

A three-day gathering in Bonners Ferry focused on healing, faith, and meaningful connection By Like Media Team A teaching session from a previous Sweet Fragrance Retreat. Set against the quiet beauty of North Idaho, the Sweet Fragrance Retreat invites women into a space intentionally created for healing, reflection, and renewed purpose. Taking place May 19–21, 2026, at Boulder Creek Retreat Center in Bonners Ferry, this three-day experience brings together women navigating wi

Tracing the origins of Easter By Steve Russo Easter did not begin with choirs, pastel colors, or packed churches. It began in a dim upper room in Jerusalem around 30 CE. A small circle of Jewish followers gathered for Passover, the ancient remembrance of liberation from Egypt. The lamb was prepared. The bread was unleavened. Bitter herbs were placed on the table. Tradition was intact. Then came the moment no one expected. Their teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, reframed the meal. W