After a three year hiatus and a postponement earlier this year, the annual Paran Plunge is back. The Paran Plunge, an annual fundraiser for Paran Recreations located in North Bennington, will return on the rescheduled date, Saturday, March 4th at Lake Paran. Teams and individuals will jump into the bone-chilling lake as community members cheer on the brave efforts.
You can register for the Plunge ahead of time at https://lakeparanvt.org/events/ or register on the day of the plunge starting at 11am. To Plunge, registrants ages 8 and up will pay an entry fee of $10, and raise an additional $20-$200 from sponsors. Teams are expected to begin plunging at 12 p.m.
For those who would rather stay warm, the event is free for spectators who can cheer on friends and family members heading into the cold water. There will also be hot cocoa and beverages for sale and hot sausage from A Crooked Barn Charcuterie to enjoy by the bonfires. Also on Saturday, children and families can participate in the North Bennington-wide scavenger hunt to complete after the plunge and enter a chance to win two cool prizes.
Paran Recreations is excited to finally bring this cherished event back to the community. Fingers crossed for decent weather!