David Erickson / Whitefish Pilot Bri Stidham savors the moment before she eats a juicy huckleberry after participating in the annual Hidden Huckleberry contest Aug. 10 during Huckleberry Days. Its just a fun, messy tradition, said Todd Garrett, events coordinator for Whitefish Parks and Recreation. He also said he picked all the huckleberries himself, from an undisclosed location.