
From the Organizer
The Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, Jersey Shore, will host the 5th annual Shillelagh Plunge for Autism on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at 16th Avenue and the ocean in Belmar, NJ. Registration is $50, and includes the plunge and a post-party at D'Jais, starring the The Holme Band and The Pat Roddy Band starting at 2pm. Participants can pick up paid ($30 each) or earned hoodies at the Shillelagh Club in Belmar on Friday, April 17th, at 6PM or at D'Jais on April 18th starting at 10:30AM.
To earn a free hoodie, raise $100 in donations through:
Funds collected day of or not documented here properly cannot be guaranteed a free shirt. Donors can contribute directly through registration by selecting “Other” and noting the participant’s name. One hoodie per plunger only, not per amount raised over $100.00. If you need assistance registering, text or call Melanie at 732-921-7533.
Sponsorships are available, with payment and logos due by March 20th to be featured on the event shirt. After this date, we will do our best to have your logo on our banner but cannot be guaranteed. Sponsorship levels include Premier ($5,000), Diamond ($3,000), Platinum ($2,000), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Contributing ($250). For more information on sponsorships, email FSOSbelmarplunge@gmail.com.
Our net proceeds from the event will be donated by the FSOS Foundation to Autism NJ, POAC Autism Services, Allaire
Community Farm for their Autism Programs, More Than Capable Foundation, and Someone Special Needs You (SSNY),
and for FSOS Foundation charitable efforts throughout the year. Hope to see you there!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
21 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Shillelagh Plunge for Autism 2027
Apr 17, 2027