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Schedule of Events

Full of family-friendly activities, the Plunge Weekend Festival has become an annual tradition for many, and one of the most popular weekend celebrations in the First State.

Friday

  • Bear Discounts
    • Various times Fri – Sun
    • At participating restaurants & retailers

  • Registration & Souvenirs
    • 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

Saturday

  • 5K Run to the Plunge
    • 10:00 a.m. Race Start
    • On the boardwalk at Rehoboth Ave.

  • Sand Sculpting Demonstration
    • 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    • On the beach in front of Candy Kitchen

  • Jolly Trolley Tours
    • 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
    • Pick-ups & drop-offs along Rehoboth Ave.

  • Fire & Ice Festivities
    • 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (or while supplies last)
    • Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center

  • Restaurant Chili Contest
    • 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.
    • At participating restaurants

  • Registration & Souvenirs
    • 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
    • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

Sunday

  • Ice Sculpting Demonstration
    • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Kiwi’s Tiki Bar at Atlantic Sands

  • Sand Sculpting Demonstration
    • 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    • On the beach in front of Candy Kitchen

  • Registration & Souvenirs
    • 10:00 a.m. – 12:55 p.m.
    • In tents on Rehoboth Ave near the bandstand

  • PLUNGE – 1:00 p.m.
  • Aprés Plunge Party
    • 1:15 p.m. – while supplies last
    • Rehoboth Beach Convention Center

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