Thursday January 1st 2026
11th Annual Polar Plunge
The Hanging Rock Polar Plunge returns to ring in the New Year of 2026 on New Years Day at Hanging Rock State Park Lake.
Join in on the chill and thrill of plunging into the ice cold waters of the lake at Hanging Rock. Bring a group, family or your friends and kick off the New Year with a challenge for yourself.
Dress in your best costume or group costume for the parade at 3:15PM. Everyone plunges into the Lake after the New Year countdown at 3:30PM.
Registration begins at 2:00PM
Costume Parade at 3:15PM
Plunge at 3:30PM
Spectators Welcome, Concessions Available, Soup/Chili/ Beverage for Participants
Participants receive: Sauratown Trail Socks from Farm to Feet, Food & Drink
Polar Plunge Details:
New Years Day 2:00PM-4:30PM
Hanging Rock State Park Lake
1790 Hanging Rock Park Rd.
Danbury, NC 27016
$30 Advance Registration
$40 Day of Event
The Plunge is open to anyone ages 10 & up
Under 18 must have consent of parent/guardian
The event will take place rain or shine, unless directed by the Stokes Emergency Medial Services to cancel.
For More Information call 336-593-8159
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