February 6-8 February 6–8, 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. Typical hours are 11 am–5 pm Friday, 9 am–5 pm Saturday, and 9 am–2 pm Sunday. Visit KVSportsman.net  for admission, vendor info, and scoring rules.

January 10 The GROW! Annual Membership Meeting will be held on January 10, 2026, at 5 pm at the Senior Hospitality Center. Members and supporters will gather to hear project updates, learn about volunteer opportunities, and help shape plans for the year ahead. A complimentary spaghetti dinner with tossed salad, garlic bread, water, and coffee will be provided. Everyone is welcome. Visit GROWBoundaryCounty.org  for details.

January 10, 2026 Pine Needle Basket Weaving Workshop at The Historic Pearl Theater in Bonners Ferry. During this Crafternoons session, participants will learn traditional pine needle basket weaving techniques, working with prepared needles, thread, and embellishments under guided instruction. All materials are provided, and the finished piece will be ready to take home. For registration, times, and details, visit the Crafternoons page at TheHistoricPearlTheater.org .

Boundary County is spreading holiday cheer on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with the 2nd Annual Community Giving Day, Share the Light of Christmas! Families in need can: Meet Santa and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies Pick one toy per child Receive coats, boots, and food items, including Hams & Turkeys The event is hosted by the Boundary County Veterans Office and Mountain Springs Church, with support from the Bonners Ferry Rotary and In His Image Group. Community members can help by

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

Bloom to Death, opening Saturday, November 22 at Teascarlet Fine Art, showcases the work of Chris Komski — an exploration of metals and their intriguing corrosive qualities. Through large-scale rust and patina wall sculptures, Komski captures the beauty of what’s breaking down, revealing the quiet elegance within impermanence. Each piece transforms oxidation into art, inviting viewers to see decay not as an ending, but as a powerful act of becoming. For more information, visi

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...

Photo courtesy of Teascarlet Fine Art September 13-14 Step into creativity during the 2025 Artist Studio Tour, a self-guided...

October 10-12 Celebrate autumn in Boundary County at the Kootenai Valley Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, happening October 10–12 from 10...