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Blowing Rock Chamber of commerce, Chetola Resort, all of the sponsors, participants and our visitors which make this event so special,” Sellers said.

Judges will award the famous “Golden Plunger” award to the best costume.

WBTV’s John Carter is the MC of the Polar Plunge this year. Spectators get free admission to watch the spectacle of the plunge take place.

In 2022, the Polar Plunge was cancelled due to extremely cold temperatures with wind chills in the negative numbers. This year, however, Jan. 28 is set to be a cold — but not too cold — day full of fun as community members take the Plunge into Chetola Lake.

A note for participants taking the plunge: Make sure to bring a towel and blanket for when you exit

Some the lake.

Last-minute plungers will still be able to sign up the morning of the Polar Bear Plunge in the Chetola Lodge second floor foyer. Day-of event registration is $35 per person and begins at 8 a.m. Absolutely no one under the influence of drugs or alcohol will be allowed to participate in the plunge.

Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock is located at 185 Chetola Lake Drive.