One of the Flathead Valley’s most cherished events descends on Bad Rock Canyon this weekend. Martin City’s Cabin Fever Days runs from Feb. 13 to 15 and organizers are expecting a record turnout for the event’s 37th year.
“It’s a guaranteed good time,” said Stacey Schnebel, owner of the Stonefly Lounge and president of the Trapline Association.
The Trapline Association is a nonprofit organization established in the 1990s that puts on the annual festival. The event raises money for local charities and last year donated more than $8,000 to the organizations, including the Martin City Volunteer Fire Department, the Canyon Quick Response Unit, the Canyon Kids Christmas Fund and the Canyon Community Group.
This year’s event features a full slate of activities, including the legendary barstool ski races. Schnebel said organizers are expecting a record number of participants this year. There are also numerous food vendors and musical performances. There again will be events aimed at children, a tradition that began last year. Kids will be able to partake in sled races, gunny sack races, a haystack search, a magic show and a puppet show. There will also be a cabin fever coloring contest. There will be games for the adults, too, including arm wrestling contests and a shuffleboard tournament.
Cabin Fever Days buttons, which are required to get into most events, are $3 each and are available at all of the canyon bars and at the registration tent in Martin City. For more information, visit www.cabinfeverdays.com.