Portland Plunge

Whether you're an official "plunger" or just an onlooker, the Portland Plunge is one of our most popular events of the year. Each January, brave participants jump into the frigid Grand River to help raise awareness and funds for the Portland Community Arts Council.

  • WHO:  Anyone who wants to support the arts or just have fun!

 

  • WHAT:  A quick dip into the icy Grand River at the Grand Dam Arts Center, preceeded by much anticipation and "What was I thinking?" comments; followed by warm beverages and light snacks.
  • Plungers pay a $10 entry fee and must collect at least $40 in pledges or donations.  Each Plunger receives a T-shirt with our hip Portland Plunge Penguin logo.  Other incentives are awarded for those who raise $100, $500, $1,000, or more.

 

  • WHERE:  Grand Dam Arts Center, 7360 Lyons Road, Portland, MI 48875

 

  • WHEN:  Saturday, January 21, 2:00 p.m. -- come a little early, so you're on the shore when the event takes place.

 

  • WHY:  To have some fun and to raise money to support the PCAC's many events throughout the year, like the free summer concert series, "Thursdays on the Grand."

 

  • HOW:  Download the entry form below and start collecting pledges.  Or support one of our Plungers through your pledge.  Or come out to watch the fun!
Download
Portland Plunge Entry Form
Ready to take the Portland Plunge? Download and print this entry form to start gathering pledges and to promise you won't sue us if you do something stupid!
2012 Plunge brochure.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [14.4 MB]

What's New?

2012 Public Art

In 2012, we'll display another collection of Adirondack chairs throughout downtown Portland.  We'll also add something new.  Click here for details!

Geocaching

We're planning a new project, and we need your help.  If you know about geocaching, contact us today and be part of creating this exciting new project for Portland.

Plunge was a great success!

A dozen people jumped into a hole cut in the frozen Grand River this year to raise money for PCAC programming.  Thank you, all you brave souls!  We'll have footage and photos soon.

Join Now

It's just $10 to join the PCAC for the year ($20 for families).  Join today!