Governor Walker Issues Proclamation
Hayward, Wisconsin (February 17, 2017) — The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is pleased to announce that Governor Scott Walker has issued a proclamation declaring February 19-23, 2017 “American Birkebeiner Week” throughout the state of Wisconsin.
The American Birkebeiner is North America’s largest cross-country ski race and draws over 13,000 skiers and an estimated 30,000 spectators to the Hayward, Wisconsin area for the Birkie week of Nordic festivities. Hayward, Wisconsin is located in the northwestern corner of the State with Birkie festivities spanning Bayfield and Sawyer counties, including the communities of Cable, Seeley, and Hayward, Wisconsin.
“We are truly honored and exceedingly proud to receive this proclamation from Governor Walker,” said Ben Popp, Executive Director, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation. “The ABSF celebrates this distinction with the 13,000 skiers, 2000 volunteers, townships, villages, and communities, who make the Birkie events happen each year – they are the true spirit and passion of this American treasure.”
American Birkebeiner Week Proclamation
February 19-26, 2017
