A pup checking out people in snowmen costumes at the dog-friendly WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, held annually in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
Leashed dogs attending the pet-friendly WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, held annually in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
A dog and guests waiting for the start of the WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, a pet-friendly event in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
Visitors jumping in the lake at the dog-friendly WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, an annual event in Blowing Rock, NC.. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
Costumed participants jump into the cold lake during WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, a dog-friendly event in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
A pup checking out people in snowmen costumes at the dog-friendly WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, held annually in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
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Leashed dogs attending the pet-friendly WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, held annually in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
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A dog and guests waiting for the start of the WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, a pet-friendly event in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
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Visitors jumping in the lake at the dog-friendly WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, an annual event in Blowing Rock, NC.. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
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Costumed participants jump into the cold lake during WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake, a dog-friendly event in Blowing Rock, NC. Photo by @BRWinterfest.
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WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake

Mark your calendars for WinterFest Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake! This dog-friendly event will be held from 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on January 30, 2027 at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC. Admission is free for spectators and $45 per person to take the plunge. Visit Website

Or call (828) 295-7851 or email info@blowingrock.com for more information.

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If you're attending the Blowing Rock WinterFest with Fido, don't miss the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake! Leashed dogs are welcome as spectators to watch brave human participants take a daring dip into icy waters. Spend the weekend in a dog-friendly room on site at Chetola Resort! The plunge starts at 10 AM and plungers must be checked-in by 9:30 AM.

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