Mark your calendars! JANUARY 31ST, 2026 @ 1PM
Registration & Event Details
* PRE-REGISTRATION AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS THAT WANT AN EVENT SWEATSHIRT UNTIL JANUARY 22nd @ 4pm. Please register online at:
https://tipuptown.communiteez.org/polar-bear-dip/
Sweatshirts will NOT be given to participants that register on-site the day of the event.
Participants can register at the site the day of the event.
* Sign -Up begins at noon.
* All participants must sign a waiver. The waiver must be completed in full, legible, signed.
* First 4 participants who purchased their dip at the kick-off auction on Jan. 3rd do not have to wait in line.
* Must have a festival badge
* Must be 18 years old or 16 with a parent or guardian present. Participants under the age of 16 will not be allowed to participate.
* Please notify at registration if you are a Foreign Exchange Student.
* Participants must understand live filming, social media, photographers and media personnel, etc. that may be part of a national or international audience will be present.
* $25 Entry Fee per person. Cash only on site.
* Awards will be given out in the following categories:
* Best Overall Dip
* Best Belly flop
* Best Cannonball
* Best Dressed
* Most Creative Dip
* Oldest Dipper
* Farthest Traveled Dipper
* Most Frequent Dipper
* No alcoholic beverages or consumption of alcohol. If it is suspect you have consumed alcohol, you may be denied participation.
* Participants will not be under the influence of any drugs or substance that impairs their faculties.
* Must wear shoes while on the ice (do not need to jump wearing shoes)
* Dressing tents will be available
* Sweatshirts will be given to PRE-REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ONLY. PLEASE REGISTER AT:
https://tipuptown.communiteez.org/polar-bear-dip/
Event Venue
Tip Up Town USA, 6910 E Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI 48629-8300, United States
Tickets
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