Lewes Polar Bear Plunge

The Plunge is one of Special Olympics Delaware’s most significant fundraisers. Check out the polar plunges article in our December/January issue for some valuable pointers for remaining cool should you warm up to this idea. The 2012 Plunge will take place Sunday, February 5 at 1 p.m. Go to plungede.org

The Lewes Polar Bear Plunge, held annually on the first Sunday in February, has developed into a truly unique Delaware happening and has also become one of Special Olympics Delaware’s most significant fundraisers.

Friday, February 3

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Registration open at the Atlantic Sands Hotel, located on Baltimore Avenue and the Boardwalk.Run to the Plunge participants may also register at this location on Friday night.

Saturday, February 4

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Polar Bear Cake-Off at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Come see contestants from TLC’s “Cake Boss: Next Great Baker” compete to see who can create the best Polar Bear Cake. Admission is free and you can even vote for your favorite cake.

10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Ice Sculpting Demonstration, sponsored by BOSS Enterprises. Judging at 1:30 p.m. (Bandstand).

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Registration open at the Atlantic Sands Hotel for Polar Bears only (runners must register at the run on Saturday).

11:00 a.m.: Run to the Plunge registration open under the tent near the Bandstand on Rehoboth Avenue.

1:00 p.m.: 5k Run/Walk to the Plunge

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.: Chili Contest sponsored by Peninsula Oil & Propane (at each participating restaurant)

5:00 – 9:00 p.m.: Registration open at the Atlantic Sands Hotel.

All Day: Activities for Kids

Sunday, February 5

10:00 a.m.: Registration opens under the tent on Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk near the Bandstand.

1:00 p.m.: 21st annual LEWES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE

1:15 p.m.: Apres Plunge Party at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.