Every January, an army of swimmers costumed in sequins and feathers storm the beach to plunge into the freezing Atlantic Ocean. The Wildwood Polar Plunge is quite a sight to behold but it so much more than a flash mob who have temporarily lost their sanity. The focus of the event is to raise money for the New Jersey Special Olympics which is held annually at the Wildwood Convention Center. Special Olympics New Jersey provides year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities and health screenings to more than 25,000 athletes just from the funds raised from the plunges alone.
MudHen Brewing Company hosts an annual post-plunge party offering complimentary hot chocolate and live music so participants can shake off the chill and get cozy. Sciarra Restaurants consisting of Mudhen Brewing Company, Dogtooth Bar & Grill and Poppi’s Brick Oven donate a portion of their sales from to the Special Olympics of New Jersey.
The Wildwoods’ official fall guide put MudHen Brewing Company at the center of the island’s Second Season, with three October events at 127 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. HarvestFest on Sunday, October 18 brings a full day of fall fun: Philly Keys dueling pianos inside The Station House from 11
MudHen Brewing Company brought holiday cheer to the shore with Christmas in July on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 127 West Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood. The two-day celebration featured pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a magical elf, face painting by Donna Cox, snow bubbles, holiday
Main Line Today included MudHen Brewing Company in its summer guide to the best Jersey Shore breweries. The magazine told the story behind the name, a late-19th-century train nicknamed the MudHen that crossed an often washed-out bridge at high tide, and highlighted craft beer brewed with unique yeast strains, American
