March 12 The Boundary Community Hospital Auxiliary Pie and Dessert Sale returns to the VFW Hall (6635 Lincoln St.) in Bonners Ferry, featuring homemade pies, cakes, and sweet treats. The sale begins at 9 am and runs until sold out. Proceeds support vital hospital equipment and services. Pie donations may be dropped off at the VFW Hall at 8 am. For details, call Danielle at 208.267.6912 or visit BoundaryCommunityHospital.org/about-us/auxiliary . Check out more local events   h

March 14 Mushroom foraging comes to North Idaho with a guided outing led by Art Church, offering an opportunity to learn about local mushrooms in the field. The event takes place on March 14 at 12 pm. Cost is $5 for GROW! members and $10 for non-members. RSVP is required. To reserve your spot, text Michelle at 651.253.1202 or visit GrowBoundaryCounty.org . Check out more local events   here !

March 20 The BF Chamber of Commerce hosts the 9B Ladies Event, Boss Trailblazers – Wrangle Your Dreams, bringing together women from across North Idaho for a day centered on connection and inspiration. The event focuses on shared experiences and building relationships within the community. Held Friday, March 20, 2026, tickets are available at VisitBonnersFerry.org  through the Bonners Ferry Chamber of Commerce. Check out more local events   here !

Photo by Pickle Leaf Photography A night of scholarship and achievement April 25 The 2026 Distinguished Young Women of Bonners Ferry program takes place Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Becker Auditorium inside Bonners Ferry High School, 6485 Tamarack Lane. Doors open at 6 pm, with the showcase beginning at 6:30 pm. The evening concludes following the judging process. Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program serving high school junior girls. The experience chal

February 28 The Fry Healthcare Foundation invites the community to step into an evening of elegance, purpose, and connection as Festival of Hearts returns on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Held at the Kootenai River Inn in Bonners Ferry, this year’s Gala Night embraces a Golden Era Glamour theme while continuing a long-standing tradition of supporting healthcare close to home. Festival of Hearts has become one of Boundary County’s most anticipated annual events. It brings toget

February 6,13, 20, 27 On Fridays, February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026, 4-H Friday Friends will bring a fun, safe, and educational program for kindergarten through sixth-grade students. Held at the Boundary County Middle School from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, the day includes hands-on activities in science, technology, art, health, and more, plus two nutritious snacks. Cost is $15 per child, with income-based options available. Visit UIdaho.edu  for details. Check out more local events

February 13-15 February 13-15, 2026, marks the 33rd Annual Gun & Horn Show, hosted by the Kootenai Valley Sportsman Association at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry. The show features over 80 vendors offering firearms, knives, collectibles, horns, furs, and more, with Boone & Crockett–certified horn scoring. Hours are 11 am–5 pm on Friday, 9 am–5 pm on Saturday, and 9 am–2 pm on Sunday.   Visit KVSportsman.net  for admission, vendor info, and scoring rules. Che

Now - January 10 Now through January 10, 2026, Boundary County 4-H enrollment is open through ZSuite. Youth and families can sign up for hands-on learning in animal science, arts, STEM, leadership, and more. New and returning members must enroll or re-enroll before the deadline to participate in this year’s projects and events. To get started or learn more about local clubs, visit 4h.zsuite.org or UIdaho.edu . For more events, click here .

December 31 Ring in the new year, Bonners Ferry-style, at the 2025 Boots & Bling New Year Bash on December 31 at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. This Western-themed celebration blends live music, dancing, and community spirit while raising funds for future improvements to the fairgrounds. Guests ages 18 and over can enjoy an evening that begins with a cocktail hour and silent auction, followed by games and entertainment that carry the excitement into the night. The highlight

December 20 The South Boundary 2025 Holiday Festival takes place on December 20 from 12 to 4 pm at 20 Schoolhouse Road in Naples. Hosted by the South Boundary Fire Protection District, the event includes Christmas movies, festive treats, crafts, games, raffles, a cakewalk, fire truck rides, and a craft fair at Naples School, plus photos with Santa from 11 to 2. Visit Facebook.com for more details. For more upcoming events, click here .

December 20 Sip, mingle, and soak in the festive glow as we toast to the returning sun! An art exhibit of emergence and entropy. • Teascarlet: dahlia studies on black, revealing form through contrast and returning light. • Komski: metalworks transformed by oxidation, patinas, and controlled corrosion. Wassail • Charcuterie • Winter Solstice Gathering December 20, 5–8 pm Tickets: $15 advance / $20 door available at teascarlet.com For more events, click here.

December 5-6 December 5–6, 2025, marks the return of Yule Love: A Traditional Craft Fair at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry. Formerly presented by the VFW, this annual holiday event—now hosted by the Fairgrounds—features handmade gifts, festive décor, and locally crafted goods. Doors are open Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. Celebrate the season, shop local, and support community artisans. Visit BoundaryCountyFairgrounds.com for deta

November 7-8 Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Boundary County Winter Craft Fair, happening November 7-8, 2025, at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. This annual fair showcases a wide variety of handcrafted goods and seasonal treasures, making it the perfect place to find unique gifts while supporting local artisans. Doors open at 10 am, with shopping available through 4 pm. Mark your calendar for two festive days of creativity and community. F

Photo courtesy Bonners Ferry Farmers Market November 22 Get ready for holiday cheer at the Holiday Market 2025 on Saturday, November 22, from 9 am to 3p m at the Boundary County Fairgrounds in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. This one-day event is your chance to shop local and discover unique gifts, seasonal goodies, and handmade treasures from crafty vendors across the community. Stock up on everything you need for the holidays while supporting local makers and artisans. For more infor

Photo courtesy Kootenai River Run November 27 The Turkey Trot, now a family tradition for many in the community, returns Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025. Held at the Boundary County Fairgrounds parking lot, the event kicks off at 9 am, with participants encouraged to arrive early to drop off Food Bank donations, warm up by the burn barrel, and play Turkey Trivia. This free run offers both a 5K and 10K, open to all ages, with pie, hot cocoa, and coffee served afterward

O ctober 3-4 Discover local talent at the Creatives Artists Collectors Art Show & Sale, taking place October 3-4 at the Boundary County...

Photo courtesy Bonners Ferry Farmers Market October 4 Celebrate the season at the Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the...

October 10-11 Celebrate the art of quilting at the 9B Quilt Show on October 10-11, 2025, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Hosted by the 9B...

Photo courtesy of Bob Manley’s Friends of NRA September 20 Celebrate the 24th Annual Bob Manley’s Friends of NRA Fundraising Banquet on...

Photo courtesy of North Idaho Truck Show September 12-13 Rev up for the North Idaho Truck Show on September 12-13, 2025, at the Boundary...