Open now for the 2017 Erie Plunge Itinerary

2017 Erie Plunge * Itinerary

Schedule of festivities, parking info & all the good stuff you need to know!

Hello Erie Plungers!

I am looking forward to seeing all of you this weekend. I can't believe how quickly the time has passed, plunge is this Saturday November 18th!

I wanted to send an email along so that you have some information regarding the day of the plunge. Please continue reading to get a better idea of parking, schedule & activities on Saturday; and as always, please feel free to reach out to me if you have any specific questions.

Saturday November 18, 2017

Parking:

Parking is free and located at Beaches 6, 7, 8 and the Cook House

Day of Schedule:

9:00 am: Registration Opens and runs until 11:30 am.

Please keep in mind that even if you have registered on-line you will still need to check in upon arrival to receive your wave assignment & wrist band.

Feel free to bring any cash you have collected & donation checks (made payable to SOPA) to the registration area the day of the plunge!

This is also where you will pick up your AWESOME 2017 Erie Polar Plunge T-shirt!

11:30am-11:45am: Plungers will be changing & move to the Plunge Site.

We will have changing tents that you are welcome to leave your dry clothing in while you plunge, a park ranger will be stationed at the entrance.

Plungers please be changed into your plunge attire & at the Plunge Site BY 11:45 AM!

11:45am: Opening Ceremonies begin & The Safety Brief will be reviewed.

It is very important that all plungers are present at the Plunge Site by this time for the start of ceremony.

12:00pm: PLUNGE TIME!

Please be sure to line up with your plunge wave & listen for your group to be called.

Plunge Town Festivities

We will have lots going on during registration so please join us for Plunge Town.

Plunge Town Activities

9:00 am-11:30 am located by the Rotary Pavilion.

Free Coffee & Hot Chocolate provided by Sheetz

Free Hot dogs & Kielbasa provided by Smith’s

Tailgating:

Pitch a tent, hang your team banner, play some corn hole and tailgate with your team, friends and fellow plungers. Join a few local mascots for a dance off and see who’s got better moves: The Seawolves, C. Wolf or our very own Bernard the Polar Bear!

Bring the party and have TONS of fun; but remember no open container or open flames!

Live Music:

9:00 am-10:00 am Matt Boland Band will begin to play. Matt mixes styles including Blues, Rockabilly, Rock, Bluegrass and Folk into one exciting stage show entertaining for everyone. Broke Boland

10:15 am-11:15 am First to Eleven will take the stage . First to Eleven, previously known as M4, is Erie’s very own local rock talent and were the winners of the Tri-C High School Rock off at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. First to Eleven

Live Entertainmant:

9:00 am-11:00 am Erie Ice Works will have a live ice carving demonstration!

Check out their handiwork at: Erie Ice Works

9:30 am-11:00 am Glitter Tattoos

From Face painting by Connie: Erin will join us from 9:30am-11:00am to add some sparkle to our plunge with glitter tattoos. Appropriate for “children” of all ages, be sure to stop by her booth for your splash of color!

Face painting by Connie

Polar Plunge Swag available for purchase… don’t miss this year’s "coolest" hot fashion & accessories! Limited supplies available, so grab 'em while you can!

2017 Official Erie Polar Plunge Swag

Get your Erie Beanie while supplies last!

Thank you to The Image Group for making these awesome hats!

$10 per hat

2017 Official Erie Polar Plunge Swag

Hot Joe to go!

With the purchase of each tumbler you will receive 1 voucher for a free refill of coffee/hot chocolate or soda from Sheetz.

$10 per tumbler

Take your chance on our 50/50 raffle the day of the plunge!

We will have tickets available for sale $1 per ticket or 15 tickets for $10!

Thank you again plungers for all of your hard work fundraising, for your bravery to face the cold water and for your giant hearts to support the athletes of Special Olympics PA. We could not have this event without you!