Shillelagh Plunge for Autism 2026

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:

• your personal online fundraiser on this site, and must be accounted for prior to Plunge,

• or donate $100.00 at the end of your registration and have your supporters pay you directly. 

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. 

Sponsorships are available, with payment and logos due by March 27th 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 Platinum ($2,000), After Plunge Party ($1,000), Gold ($1,000), Silver ($500), and Contributing ($250). For more information on sponsorships, email FSOSbelmarplunge@gmail.com.

Funds raised from the plunge will be distributed by the FSOS Foundation to Autism NJ, POAC, Allaire Community Farm for their Autism Programs and More Than Capable Foundation. Hope to see you there!