Whether you’re taking the icy dip or participating as a fan, there's plenty to do on Plunge day aside from taking the Plunge! From the gigantic sand sculpture to the Friday night Plunge Party and Saturday 5K, it’s a guaranteed good time. The festivities start at 10 a.m. Saturday; the actual plunge takes place at 2:30 p.m.
Make it a get-a-way weekend and be sure to check out these cool Plunge festivities:
Friday Night Plunge Party – Start your Plunge weekend early! Get your dancing shoes on for the Friday Night Plunge Party, featuring music by local favorite Butter and food and adult beverages (for sale).
Plunge Party festivities will run from 6-10 p.m. under the main Plunge tent, located at the end of 7th Street on the beach. All ages welcome. Stay tuned for ticket information!
Saturday 5K -- New for 2011, runners can hit the boardwalk Saturday morning for an invigorating 5K! Registration is $25 per person before Jan. 15; after Jan. 15, the registration fee goes up to $30.
Participants can register online at
firstgiving. All ages welcome (you don't have to Plunge to participate). More details about the 5K coming soon!
Gigantic Plunge Sand Sculpture –
Team Sandtastic will join us Friday with buckets and shovels in hand. From start to the finish on Saturday afternoon, they will build one of the largest and most incredible sand sculptures you’ve likely ever seen. Catch them in action and ask for tips from the experts!
Ice Carving – The ice chips will fly as local artists from
Ice Art Inc. turn 320-pound blocks of ice into impressive ice sculptures.
Kids Zone – The Polar Plunge® Winter Festival is a family affair so pack up your children, friends and neighbors and stop in at the Kids Zone, which features inflatable rides and visits from a few local favorites, including the Virginia Beach Fire Department’s Monster Fire Truck!
Other Plunge entertainment includes live music, tasty treats, vendor displays and of course, the Plunge! There is no fee to view the Plunge, but a $5 donation is required to access the heated tent and festival area on the beach. For more, check out the
Polar Plunge event schedule.