Seward Polar Bear Jump Weekend 2026 is almost here!
Learn more about the Jump and Festival at sewardpolarbearjump.com!
Seward Polar Bear Jump Weekend is just days away and we could not be more excited! This is the 41st Jump here in Seward and is a chance for the community to come together in the middle of winter to fundraise for an important cause, have fun together, and find joy in the cold and dark of January. While the Jump itself is at 12:30pm on Saturday, there are several activities and events surrounding the Jump Friday to Sunday- with the first being a Live and Silent Auction at Tony’s Bar!
Auction Info
Where: Tony’s Bar 135 4th Ave.
When: Friday January 16th; Live Auction Registration and Silent Auction at 5:30pm and Live Auction at 7:15pm
What: This auction is open to all and the vast majority of proceeds will benefit Katie’s Handprint- a non-profit organization based in Alaska that offers quick, low-barrier grants and assistance to families facing childhood cancer. We have partnered with them to create a Kenai Peninsula specific grant to directly impact those living in the borough.
Some notable auction items include a 2026 Mount Marathon bib, a maritime simulator experience at AVTEC, a load of gravel or topsoil from METCO, a Trader Joe’s goodie basket, private racquetball and pickleball lessons, Brewer for a Day with Stoney Creek Brewhouse, Director for a Day with AVTEC’s Director Cory Ortiz, ski passes, helicopter tours, local art, and SO MUCH MORE. You don’t want to miss out! Snacks will be provided as supplies last and DJ Hank will be there to set the vibe and host a dance party after the auction!
Weekend Festivities
The American Legion is generously hosting a Steak Night on both Friday and Saturday night beginning at 4:00pm with karaoke on Saturday night at 8:00pm. It is $25 per person and all are welcome to attend and celebrate together. Weather permitting, they are also hosting frozen turkey bowling on Saturday at 2:00pm.
Saturday is packed full of Jump festivities including the Polar Bear parade where jumpers join together beginning at the Sealife Center to show off their unique jump costumes and walk together to PBJ headquarters in the Seward small boat harbor. Seward Sports & Recreation is hosting their annual Polar Bear Carnival at AVTEC Gym from 1:00-4:00pm; $5 entry fee includes 20 tickets for games. The Frozen Cactus Salon is hosting a Frozen Hair and Nails Party at the salon from 2:00-6:00pm-glitter, hair tinsel, nails, and hot cocoa for kiddos 12 and under. Call 907-947-2669 to book your slot!
The Breeze Inn will be offering an Oyster Feast while supplies last! Oysters on the half shell, shooters and Rockafeller. The Yukon Bar has live music at 9:00pm with Joey Fender and the 55s.
Sunday morning, come to Branson Pavilion at 9:00am for a Sunrise Luminary to honor and remember loved ones who have faced cancer. A $5 donation to Katie’s Handprint is suggested.
Shop Small All Year Round!
Several businesses are offering specials over the course of the Polar Bear Jump Weekend including Resurrect Art, Frontier Trading Post, Yukon Bar, Seward Ocean Excursions, Gateway Hotel, Breeze Inn, Gray Light Lodging, Forests, Tides, & Treasures, Ukanuzit, and Supaluck’s Bakery. Go out and support our wonderful small businesses this weekend!
