Welcome to the official site for the Polar Pout Plunge held annually in Walker, Minnesota as a part of the International Eelpout Festival. Each year, thousands of people watch hundreds of plungers jump, flip, belly-flop and dance their way into Leech Lake’s icy waters to benefit the Walker Area Community Center. Tens of thousands of dollars are raised each year with proceeds going directly to the WACC.
The Walker Area Community Center is the home of Walker Rotary Club, Youth Hockey, Curling Club, Just For Kix, Tae Kwon Do, Boys and Girls Club, Fitness Center, Gymnasium, a large community meeting
space and the quaint Ringle Library meeting room. The WACC hosts many more groups and events that bring thousands of visitors to the Walker area. To find out everything you need to know about the Polar Pout Plunge, please check out all the information below or visit our Facebook page.
2013 POLAR PLUNGE RESULTS:
Total Jumpers: 199
Total Jumper Money Raised: $36,600
Team High: Walker Home Center: $5,700
First Ind. High: Charlie Thompson, $3,805
Second Ind. High: Mara Loomis, $1405
Most Senior Plunger: Jerry Heltmes, 60
1st Place Presentation: MoondanceWalker Home Center: $5,700 Ind. High: Charlie Thompson, $3,805 PHOTOS COMING SOON!
Most Senior Plunger: Jerry Heltmes, 60 1st Place Presentation: Moondance Second Ind. High: Mara Loomis , $1405 Thank you MCs & Special Guests:
Ken Bresley & Ryan Bruns
Jeff Holly & Mayor BrunsThe hole cutting team: Tyler Crow of Tyler's Backhoe Service and crew: Steve Czycalla, Keaton Pederson, Curt Geiger, Nate Marlett, Tyler Crow & Ryan Bruns.
Thank you Lakes Area Dive Team!
You guys have the "coolest" job!
2013 Talent Contest Qualifiers and Winner WINNER: Angela Hesse
Nashville, TX
Reece Eckman
Andover, MN
Heather Doughty
Walker MN
Heather Moore
Walker MN
Joe Brenner
Delano MN
2013 Polar Pout Plunge/Mike's Hard Lemonad Raffle Winners: Two-Night Vacation Stay at Horseshoe Bay Resort
Jayson Moore of Waverly MN
32” HD TV
Will Schuler, town unknown
Strike Master Magnum Power Auger
Tony Kueber of Walker MN
Vexilar Underwater Camera
Robin Milbeck, town unknown
Moondance Jammin’ Country festival pass
Ross Klaphake of Freeport MN
Moondance Jam festival pass
Shawnda Duray, town unknown
| WHY DO I WANT TO JUMP IN THE LAKE?! |
Because, you can earn great prizes including Moondance tickets by soliciting sponsors! Use the plunger prize form to choose your prizes based on your total money raised. Prizes range from t-shirts to jackets to Moondance tickets. |
| GET INVITED TO THE TEAM APPRECIATION PARTY! |
Jumpers may combine into teams of 2-10 to compete for team prizes. Any team that raises $1,000 or more will receive 10 tickets to the Team Appreciation Party which will be held Friday, February 22nd at the Moondance Lazy Moon Backstage Bar. The Team Appreciation Party is an entirely free thank you party. At this event, $1,000 cash will be given away as well as HD TVs, Moondance tickets, vacation stays and more. |
| GET VIP SEATING AT THE PLUNGE OR SECURE YOUR PRESS PASS! |
ATTENTION MEDIA & PRESS!: If you are part of the media personnel and need access inside of the plunge hole area, please call our hotline to secure your press pass. Please be advised that you are not allowed access into the VIP area without a pass. |
| HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PPP |
Individuals and teams collect money from sponsors (a.k.a. those too chicken to jump) and take the plunge. Minimum cost to participate is $50. You will plunge into shallow water, about four feet deep. Do not jump head first. The Lakes Area Dive Team will be in the water to assist jumpers, if necessary. After the plunge you can retreat to heated facilities within the Chase Hotel.
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| MOONDANCE TICKET FOR TOP HONORS! |
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| LAST YEAR'S WINNERS |
| The 9th annual Polar Pout Plunge, held in front of the Chase Hotel during the 32nd International Eelpout Festival, brought in a cool $43,484 for the WACC. Click here to see photos and information about last year's winners! |
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