# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Birch Bay's Annual Polar Bear Plunge!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 Jan, 2027 at 12:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: ❄️🌊 44th Annual Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge 🐻‍❄️
New Year’s Day – Friday, January 1, 2027
12:00 PM – SHARP!
Birch Bay Beach

Start the New Year with a splash at one of Birch Bay’s most beloved traditions—the 44th Annual Birch Bay Polar Bear Plunge!

At 12:00 PM sharp, brave (and slightly crazy) participants will charge into the chilly waters of Birch Bay to kick off 2027 in the most refreshing way possible.

This year we’re returning to the classic, traditional Polar Bear Plunge. That means no official world record attempt and no strict guidelines—just pure, fun, community spirit.

🎉 Dress how you like.
🌊 Plunge how you like.
😄 Have fun your way.

Whether you come in a wild costume, a bathing suit, or your favorite goofy outfit, the goal is simple: have fun and celebrate the New Year with friends, family, and the Birch Bay community.

Thousands of spectators and plungers gather each year to watch the countdown and cheer as the crowd hits the water. Then warm up in one of our great waterfront establishments. It’s a lively, unforgettable way to welcome the year ahead.

🐻‍❄️ Plunge Time: 12:00 PM SHARP
🎭 Costumes Encouraged
🎉 Fun for Participants and Spectators

Bring your courage, bring your friends, and start 2027 the Birch Bay way!

Join the Fun in Birch Bay!

Financial support provided by: 
Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blaine/birch-bays-annual-polar-bear-plunge/200029797765238
- **Event Categories**: countdown
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 325

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blaine
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Birch Dr, Blaine, WA 98230, United States
- **lat**: 48.91697
- **long**: -122.74402
- **full address**: Birch Dr, Blaine, WA 98230, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Birch Bay's Annual Polar Bear Plunge! being held?
  - **A:** Birch Bay's Annual Polar Bear Plunge! takes place on Fri, 01 Jan, 2027 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 01 Jan, 2027 at 12:00 pm at Birch Dr, Blaine, WA 98230, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Birch Bay's Annual Polar Bear Plunge!?
  - **A:** Birch Bay's Annual Polar Bear Plunge! is organized by Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Birch Bay's Annual Polar Bear Plunge! is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blaine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 320+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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