Lewisburg’s premiere annual river event, the Polar Bear Plunge presented by Geisinger, is right around the corner! We hope you’ll join us in this festive occasion and the entire Heart of Lewisburg Ice Festival, February 6-8, 2026.
In addition to being the most fun you can have in a frozen river in February, proceeds from the Plunge help to support Lewisburg Neighborhoods programming year-round!
Plunge Events
- Lewisburg Arts Council’s parade workshop on Sunday, January 18, from 2-5 pm
- Pre-Plunge Party @ Brasserie Louis, from 11 am - 2 pm on Saturday, January 7 - then join the Parade down the Plunge site!
- March to the beat of your own drum in the Handmade Parade - assemble at 2:00 pm for a 2:15 start!
- Plunge! Starting at 2:30 pm @ the Lewisburg river access on St George Street and South Front Street. Buy tickets in advance and save $5! Individual tickets are just $10 (plus a small processing fee). Group rates are available online, advance purchase only.
- You can also volunteer to help out at the Plunge on Saturday, February 7! It takes many hands to put on this marquee event - check out volunteer opportunities on our Signup Genius page or email info@lewisburgneighborhoods.org.
Tickets
Tickets for the Pre-Plunge Party and the Plunge are on sale now at our site on Ticket Tailor. There’s a limited number of tickets for the party, so don’t wait to get yours! Group tickets for the Plunge are available at a discount, but must be purchased in advance. Pre-order your commemorative Plunge hat too!
Thank You Sponsors!
The Plunge wouldn’t happen without the generosity and support of our sponsors and partners:
Sponsors:
Polar Bear - Geisinger
Walrus - Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau, Bucknell Community Engagement Fund
Seal - UPMC
Otter - Villager Realty, Inc.
Puffin - Vargo Outdoors
Partners:
Bucknell University, Seven Mountains Media, Brasserie Louis, Lewisburg Arts Council, Lewisburg Dunkin Donuts, William Cameron Engine Company, Jessie Lee Bilger
We gratefully acknowledge the community spirit shown by these organizations. We also thank the Borough of Lewisburg and Buffalo Valley Regional Police Department for permitting this event each year!
