16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge

All ages participated in the 16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge in Castell despite the 37-degree weather on New Year's Day.

Over a hundred gathered at the Castell General Store New Year's Day 2024 to participate or spectate the 16th Annual Polar Bear Plunge Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Participants gathered to imbibe the traditional tequila shot toast before plunging into the Llano River in Castell for the New Year's Day 2024 Polar Bear Plunge.

Brad Piper and Weston Ready high-five after their plunge into the Llano River at Castell for the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge.

El Presidente counted down for the Polar Bear Plunge into the Llano River New Year's Day in Castell.

Dane and Susan Dumas, Kate Callihan, Lon Morris and Debra Kraft posed for a photo following the 2024 Polar Bear Plunge in Castell New Year's Day.