# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Sponsored by:
ERX, Emergency Restoration Xperts

Brave the chilly waters and join fellow thrill-seekers for the annual Polar Bear Plunge at beautiful Chetola Lake, sponsored by ERX! Kick off WinterFest with a splash of fun and community spirit, with Al Conklin from WBTV as your emcee.

Plunge as an individual or with a team and dress up in costume for a chance to win the famous “Golden Plunger Award.” Online registration closes Thursday, January 22 at 5PM.

Location: Chetola Resort, 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Plunge Time: 10AM (You must be checked in by 9:30 am to plunge!)

This event is free for spectators, and $45 to plunge which includes a commemorative item! Be sure to bring a TOWEL and BLANKET for when you exit the lake!! A portion of the proceeds benefits the Blowing Rock Women’s Club.

Advanced registration is recommended. Register now to be part of this WinterFest tradition!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blowing-rock/polar-bear-plunge-at-chetola-lake/200029531768537
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Blowing Rock
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chetola Resort & Spa
- **lat**: 36.13647
- **long**: -81.67185
- **full address**: Chetola Resort & Spa, 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-6037, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake being held?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am at Chetola Resort & Spa, 185 Chetola Lake Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-6037, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake is organized by Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blowing Rock, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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