eAST tENNESSEE
pOLAR pLUNGE

Plunge into the New Year!

Come take part in the annual East Tennessee Polar Plunge at the Vonore Recreational

Boat Ramp in Vonore, TN!

Join other courageous folks and jump into the chilly waters at

11:00AM -1:00PM on New Year's Day, January 1, 2026.

Not only will it be for a good cause, but it's a great way

for the entire family to start off 2026!

When you register, you will receive a souvenir 2026

East TN Polar Plunge long-sleeve T-shirt!

Register in advance and receive $5 off the registration price!

Early Registration ends December 31, 2025

$30 adults
$20 kids 17 and under

Day of Registration from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

at Vonore Recreational Boat Ramp

$35 Adults
$25 kids 17 and under

REGISTER HERE

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

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.
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.
Make sure to bring warm blankets, towels, and a change of clothes. There will be areas available for changing.

Keep Monroe County Beautiful is a long-standing 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served Monroe County, Tennessee, since 1994. Keep America Beautiful, the organization works to inspire residents and visitors alike to take pride in a cleaner, more attractive community. Its mission centers on raising public awareness and encouraging positive action to protect and enhance the local environment. Key initiatives include litter prevention, community beautification projects, and educational outreach aimed at promoting sustainable habits that keep Monroe County—and the world around us—clean and beautiful.

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