Kootenai River Days reunites friends, creates memories
Local girl enjoys the "Chalk the Block" event at Kootenai River Days in this reader submitted photo.
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Participants in the Fry Healthcare Foundation cornhole tournament compete in downtown Bonners Ferry on Saturday, July 20.
Bonners Ferry Class of 2004 at their 20th Class Reunion during Kootenai River Days.
A cornhole team takes a photo before the FHF cornhole tournament starts.
Young kids turn out for Kootenai River Days in this reader submitted photo by Kailee Cordle.
A portrait from Chalk the Block, an art contest and chalk drawing event during Kootenai River Days.
BONNERS FERRY — Kootenai River Days was a time of rekindling friendships and making new memories for all in attendance, particularly the Class of 2004, which held its 20th reunion the same weekend.
The Grapes and Barley Walk kicked off Kootenai River Days, on Thursday, July 18, as friends and newly-21 goers sampled wine and hors d'oeuvres at downtown businesses.
Community members flocked to the street dance on Friday, July 19, and came back for a packed Saturday, including the Kootenai River Run, famers marker, Birdies for Brothers Golf Tournament and cornhole tournament.
Throughout KRD, kids and those young-at-heart were invited to decorate the downtown sidewalks with art as part of “Chalk the Block” organized by teascarlet Fine Art.
This year, over 250 people got on their hands and knees drawing cartoons, hopscotch squares and the like as they let their creativity run wild.
Fifty-seven people entered the art contest, a staggering number compared to 13 participants in 2023.
Hannah Suscy, owner of teascarlet Fine Art said the turnout brought a smile to her face.
To see some of the works of art, visit www.teascarlet.com/post/chalk-the-block-contest.
Participants in the Fry Healthcare Foundation cornhole tournament compete in downtown Bonners Ferry on Saturday, July 20.
Bonners Ferry Class of 2004 at their 20th Class Reunion during Kootenai River Days.
A cornhole team takes a photo before the FHF cornhole tournament starts.
Young kids turn out for Kootenai River Days in this reader submitted photo by Kailee Cordle.
A portrait from Chalk the Block, an art contest and chalk drawing event during Kootenai River Days.