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Birkie Fever Bash Set For Feb 19th

Join Ben Popp, executive director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, and Birkie Founder John Kotar for the Birkie Fever Bash on Feb. 19 at the Hayward Steakhouse & Lodge. This fundraising party begins at 6 p.m. Thursday of Birkie Week.

Popp will briefly discuss the ABSF’s plan for to buy and build a permanent start area at Telemark as well as new features in this year’s race like the bridge over Highway 63 on the Main Street finish in Hayward, Wis. Kotar will share stories of the Birkie’s early years in the 70s.

The ABSF hopes to raise $650,000 by the start of the race on Feb. 21, its goal for Phase 1 of its first ever capital fundraising campaign. These funds will secure land at Telemark for a start area, connecting and stadium trails as well as a trailhead. Funds will also help pay for the International Bridge.

Tickets are $50, which includes food, beer and wine, and seats are limited to 350. See http://www.birkie.com/ski/events/party for more information and registration.