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January 20, 2025Weather Forecast Pairs Perfectly with WinterFest and the Polar Bear Plunge at Picturesque Chetola Lake
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2025
Weather Forecast Pairs Perfectly with WinterFest and the Polar Bear Plunge at Picturesque Chetola Lake
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — Blowing Rock WinterFest, presented by Hendrick Automotive Group, returns to celebrate the season from January 23 – 26, 2025, in the Village of Blowing Rock, NC! The weather outlook could not be better for WinterFest favorite, the Polar Bear Plunge, presented by ERX. The event takes place on Saturday, January 25, at the lake at Chetola Resort, with registration starting at 8 AM and plunging at 10 AM.
We are pleased to welcome WBTV Chief Meteorologist, Al Conklin, as the Polar Bear Plunge emcee! This event is free for spectators, and $35 to plunge, which includes a commemorative scarf. Proceeds benefit Casting Bread and WAMY Community Action. Group Plunge themes and costumes are encouraged! Plungers, don’t forget to bring a towel, blanket, and change of clothes.
Spectators and waiting plungers can take part in the “Duck Chuck,” and warm up with hot chocolate and coffee while sitting by fire pits around Chetola Lake. BBQ will be cooking, and The Lucky Strikes will be rocking from 9:30-11:30 AM on Saturday morning.
Other events taking place throughout the weekend include the Sip & Savor Charity Live Auction presented by LifeStore Bank & Insurance, the Ice Stroll and ice carving demos with our friends at Artisan Ice, Rotary Chilly Chili Challenge and Cornbread Cook-Off, WinterFest Beer Garden presented by The Speckled Trout, Hot Chocolate & Hayrides, WinterFest After Dark, and the always entertaining WinterPaws Dog Show presented by the Hunger & Health Coalition to close out the weekend, to name a few.
Blowing Rock restaurants and businesses also get in on the fun with unique events, workshops, WinterFest-themed specials, and more. Learn about all of the Blowing Rock WinterFest happenings at blowingrockwinterfest.com. Don’t hibernate, celebrate!
Blowing Rock WinterFest is brought to you by the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce, the business hub of our community, connecting local leaders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. We serve to promote the local economy and advocate for the business community.
Our mission is to promote, protect, and improve business through the cultural, social, and economic development, growth, and sustainability of Blowing Rock while preserving the charm and character of the village. Learn more at www.blowingrockncchamber.com.
Courtney Wheeler
Director of Membership & Communications
Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce
Phone: 828.295.7851