The City of Whitewater Parks & Recreation Department will host Freeze Fest at Cravath Lakefront Park on Saturday, March 18th 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Freeze Fest will feature a chili-cook off, Polar Plunge, live music, hot cocoa, and more!
‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ returns to Cravath Lakefront Park for the first time since 2020! “We are excited to have our Freeze Fest back after a 2-year absence. Whether you are there to take the plunge to raise money for Special Olympics, or partake in the Chili Cook-off, it is always great to see everyone enjoying the event,” said Eric Boettcher, Parks and Recreation Director. “This year’s event is in March rather than February, making it possibly a touch warmer for everyone. Regardless, I hope you come down to Cravath Lakefront Park to enjoy this fun event.”
The Polar Plunge will help raise funds for Special Olympics Wisconsin Athletes (SOWI). Whitewater plungers raised $54,000 in 2019 and $67,056 in 2020. Whitewater is one of eight locations participating statewide. The Polar Plunge aims to raise $200,000 for athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin. Polar Plunge participants will plunge into the icy water of our 18,000-gallon pool. Registration runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Polar Plunge will follow the 11:00 a.m. opening ceremony. To register for the Polar Plunge, visit https://polarplungewi.org/locations/whitewater/
The Chili Cook-Off serving begins at 11:00 a.m. and judging will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Polar Plunge warming tent. The cook-off is limited to the first 12 entries. First place will win bragging rights, a traveling trophy, and gift certificates. The runner-up will win gift certificates. There will also be a People’s Choice Chili winner and an award for the best decorated table. Proceeds will be split between the Special Olympics Wisconsin Athletes and Seniors in the Park. To register for the Chili Cook-Off go to https://whitewater.recdesk.com/Community/Program?category=2 Class #6224.11Class #6224.11, call 262-473-0535 or email jfrench@whitewater-wi.gov. There is no entry fee.
“Freeze Fest is a great opportunity to bring our community together while supporting a great cause. Whether you would like to take the plunge, taste the chili, or stop by the event, we hope you will join us,” said John Weidl, Whitewater city manager.
For more information about the event, please visit www.wwparks.org
