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pOLAR pLUNGE
Plunge into the New Year!
Take the plunge January 1, 2025 at Tellico Lake in Loudon, TN at 12 PM and help us keep
East Tennessee Beautiful!
The Monroe County Tourism Department and Visit Loudon County will be hosting the annual East Tennessee Polar Plunge on January 1, 2024 on Tellico Lake at the Poplar Springs Boat Ramp in Loudon, TN. Check-in and day of registration is from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Proceeds from the event will go to benefit the Tellico Boaters Assistance Response Team (T-BART).
T-BART is a non-profit organization [501(c)(3)] composed of volunteers from communities around Tellico Lake in both Loudon and Monroe counties in Tennessee. The organization works closely with the local city and county emergency response agencies to provide non-medical/non-emergency assistance to stranded boaters, thus freeing those agencies for their more critical roles. T-BART performs this service at no charge to boaters and relies on member dues, donations, and an annual Bratfest fundraiser for funding.
Come take part in the annual East Tennessee Polar Plunge at the Poplar Springs Boat Ramp in Loudon, TN!
Join other courageous folks and jump into the chilly waters at 12:00 noon on New Year's Day, January 1, 2025. Not only will it be for a good cause, but it's a great way for the entire family to start off 2025!
When you register, you will receive a souvenir 2025
East TN Polar Plunge long-sleeve T-shirt!
Register in advance and receive $5 off the registration price!
Early Registration ends December 31, 2024
$30 adults
$20 kids 17 and under
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Day of Registration from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Tellico Lake
$35 Adults
$25 kids 17 and under
Ruler of the Ice
Register for the plunge and be automatically entered into our Ruler of the Ice Costume Contest. Don your zaniest, funniest and most creative costumes! First place will take home an awesome prize and will be crowned as the annual Ice King or Queen of the East TN Polar Plunge!
The costume contest will begin at approximately 11:40 a.m. and the winner will be announced right before the Polar Plunge!
Things You Should Know
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Life jackets and vests are required for children 12 years of age and younger. You will not be able to participate in the plunge if you do not have the proper safety flotation device.
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We recommend that you wear water shoes or sandals. The plunge area is rocky in some places. Having a good pair of water shoes will help keep your paws from being injured.
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Make sure to bring warm blankets, towels, and a change of clothes. There will be areas available for changing.
Sponsorship
Help us in our efforts to keep East Tennessee’s rivers and lakes beautiful by becoming a sponsor today!
Sponsorship Levels
Freezing – $1,000
4 Complimentary T-Shirts, Large Logo on Back of Shirt, Featured as a Freezing Sponsor on Social Media, Large Logo on Website, 4 Complimentary Plunge Tickets, and 1 Complimentary Vendor Booth
Icy – $500
2 Complimentary T-Shirts, Small Logo on Back of Shirt, Featured as an Icy Sponsor on Social Media, Small Logo on Website, and 2 Complimentary Plunge Tickets
Chilly – $250
1 Complimentary T-Shirt, Name Listed on Back of Shirt, Featured as a Chilly Sponsor on Social Media, Name Listed on Website, and 1 Complimentary Plunge Ticket
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
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Looking to be a sponsor?
We would love to have you partner with us to make this event happen!
Please contact Visit Loudon County at
(865) 986-6822 to become a sponsor!Â
For more information, please contact Visit Loudon County at
(865) 986-6822.