
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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