# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bonners Ferry Paint Out!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:30 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 06:45 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Bonners Ferry is a small town surrounded by the Selkirk Mountain range on the west and divided by the Kootenai River. Painters should feel safe walking around at night. There are many coffee/food shops a few blocks walking distance from the casino (through a tunnel) along with views of the river and a walking bridge.

If you are wanting to camp/RV, there are a couple places listed below. The casino offers great views from the rooms (if northern facing) with balconies that could be used for painting. It also has a nice restaurant overlooking the river, which we'll use as a meeting place.

The Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge will be the focus of the paintout, but folks should be able to find plenty of places to paint if they like. There are good bathroom and water facilities at the entrance. Note, because significant work is underway to restore the original wetlands, we may not be able to drive around the auto tour road. There should still be plenty of scenery to paint.

If spouses enjoy fishing, I can share a few places to go. There is also a golf course just south of town. https://bonnersferry.id.gov/mirror-lake-golf-course/

Schedule: No real changes for 2026
Meeting Area: Parking lot in front of Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa

Friday May 8th:
-Noon: Meet at Casino parking.
Optional group drive to scout the refuge loop (5 miles driving) and waterfall. There are two more waterfalls nearby if there's more interest.
-8:30 PM: Nocturne at old downtown.
Walk through tunnel just outside of casino entrance for urban painting.

Saturday May 9th:
-Everyone free to paint all day. I will be available to help with directions, etc.
-7:00 PM: Show and tell. Dinner at casino and hopefully a surprise raffle.

Sunday: Free to paint. 

Accommodation:
Kootenai River Inn and Casino: https://www.kootenairiverinn.com/casino/
Idaho Lodge and RV Park: In town, near grocery stores, and 5 minutes south of casino. https://theidaholodge.com/
North Haven Campground: Nice place 5 minutes north of town and a little more secluded. https://www.northhavencampground.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalispell/bonners-ferry-paint-out/200029655470554
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, meetups, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029655470554?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=kalispell-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalispell
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Bonners Ferry, ID
- **lat**: 48.25246748
- **long**: -114.25203419
- **full address**: Bonners Ferry, ID, 825 Helena Flats Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bonners Ferry Paint Out! being held?
  - **A:** Bonners Ferry Paint Out! takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 06:45 pm at Bonners Ferry, ID, 825 Helena Flats Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901, United States.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bonners Ferry Paint Out! is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalispell, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Bonners Ferry Paint Out! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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