Visit Granbury – The City of Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), is challenging the community, civic organizations, charitable organizations, and brave individuals to help us kick off the Winter-Guest Tourism Season (January - February) by jumping into the frigid waters of Lake Granbury Saturday, January 17th at City Beach Park at the fifth annual Lake Granbury Goosebump Jump event.
New this year to the Goosebump Jump event, Chili on the Beach sponsored by Accent Rock and Warming Zone sponsored by G&G Electric!
“The Goosebump Jump is our kickoff event to our Winter-Guest Tourism Season in Granbury. This is a time when hotels, restaurants, and attractions offer special discounts and packages and increase guest benefits to incentivize visitors to come to Granbury in January and February. And the forecast? 100% chance of snow.” said Tammy Dooley, Director, City of Granbury Convention & Visitors Bureau – Visit Granbury.
The event is sponsored by the Granbury Area Lodging Association, Visit Granbury – City of Granbury, KHITS 95.5, JR Spas, Texas EMS, 817 Print, Accent Rock and Hood County News. It is a friendly competition with funds raised from the $10 registration fee along with a $1,000+ prize generously provided by the lodging association to be awarded to the 501C3 organization that signs up the largest number of participants. “What a great way to kick off any non-profit organization’s budget than to start with an instant $1,000 plus!” – Dooley added. Through sponsorship of Chili on the Beach, Accent Rock is adding $1,000 to the overall amount. With the additional $10 for tastings, Chili on the Beach 2026 is really sweeting the deal for the winner!
The winning charitable organization will be determined by how many jumpers register to name their favorite charity to win the funds. Participants must register and check into the event to be counted. Judges will also award prizes to the winning participants for best costume, best couple costume, best group costume, oldest competitor, and furthest traveled. Spectators are welcome. jumping in the water is not mandatory to enjoy all of the fun and charitable giving. Children are welcome to register and must be accompanied by an adult.
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The first 200 participants to register online or in person at the event will receive a souvenir Lake Granbury Goosebump Jump 2026 medal.
Online registration will close Jan. 11th at 5pm, after which time you may bring your registration form and/or cash or check to Visit Granbury or sign up the day of the event. For Online Registration, CLICK HERE.
The event will take place January 17th at Granbury City Beach with the Jump on the Beach, continuing on with Chili on the Beach in the Lake Granbury Parking Lot and end with warm festivities at the Hilton Garden Inn.
Registration is at the Lake Granbury Conference Center parking lot adjoining the city beach park entrance.
To warm up after the jump there will be hot tubbing fun provided by JR Spas. Hilton Garden Inn will host the Coffee/cocoa/cookies after party to begin immediately following the jump.
For questions, or to enter the Goosebump Jump, please contact Kaitlin Gerardi/Event Coordinator at 817-573-5548.
To register by check or cash, please print out this form and bring it to the Visitor Center, mail it with your payment to Visit Granbury at 201 E. Pearl St. Granbury, TX 76048, or bring it to the event on January 17! To register a team for the Chili on the Beach cookoff, view this form.