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Punxsutawney Phil’s Prognostications have drawn the attention and praise of thousands of his faithful followers who now flock to Gobblers Knob each year from around the world. With so many of Phil’s fans now devoted to the celebration, the Inner Circle hosts additional events and gatherings throughout the week leading up to Groundhog Day What is Groundhog Day? Groundhog Day Events Menu Toggle. Community Events; Annual Groundhog Banquet; The Inner Circle’s Groundhog Ball; Gobbler’s Knob Got Talent; The Inner Circle’s Groundhog Ball; Gobbler’s Knob Got Talent; Just a reminder, the celebration of Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob is free to attend. Groundhog Day takes place at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney every February 2. And, in addition to Gobbler’s Knob, you can also visit Phil’s Burrow at the community’s library, check out the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center (which features some Phil-related displays), and explore the Phil statues around town. Groundhog Day should be on everyone’s bucket list. Groundhog Day is held at Gobbler’s Knob, a field a little under two miles outside of downtown Punxsutawney, PA. The gates to the grounds open at 3am. No tickets are required as Groundhog Day is a free event. From 3am until approximately 7:20am, a party happens at Gobbler’s Knob. The new Groundhog Visitor Center now makes Gobbler’s Knob a year-round attraction for visiting tourists from around the world. The first Groundhog Day festivities took place in Punxsutawney on February 2, 1887. Groundhog Day is now a tradition in Canada and the United States. It derives from the Pennsylvania Dutch superstition that if a Located in nearby Brookville, the Blackbird Distillery, you can get your moonshine fix after learning all about the history of Groundhog Day. Gobbler's Knob Wine Festival. Held on the first Saturday in October every year, the Gobbler's Knob Wine Festival showcases local and regional wines, and, of course, special guest Punxsy Phil makes an Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell attended Groundhog Day ceremonies in 2003, making him the first sitting governor ever to do so. Governor Tom Corbett also attended the ceremony in 2012, while Governor Shapiro and his family spent Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob shortly after taking office in 2023. About Gobbler’s Knob. Groundhog Day is hosted by the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club each year on February 2, at the grounds that is known as Gobbler’s Knob. Visitors and Locals can visit Gobber’s Knob throughout the year now, with a new Visitors’ Center and Gift Shop on the grounds. Gobbler’s Knob. Take a leisurely stroll down Gobbler’s Knob Trail, an informative path dotted with engaging signage about the Groundhog Day tradition, the Inner Circle, and the iconic Phil himself. Admire metal sculptures crafted by students from the local vocational-technical school, and keep an eye out for native wildlife and flora. Where do I catch the bus to Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day? There are THREE bus stops available. They are located at: Aldi’s Parking lot (West Mahoning Street/Route 36), Barkley Square (town center in downtown Punxsutawney) and at the Wal-Mart parking lot (Route 119). Gobbler’s Knob is a rustic location, and you can expect to be standing for quite some time in weather that can be anywhere from 45 degrees to -10 degrees. Be prepared for whatever type of weather there might be! In Punxsutawney, 1886 marked the first time that Groundhog Day appeared in the local newspaper. The following year brought the first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob. At 3 a.m. there is one-way traffic to Gobbler’s Knob begins near Wal-Mart, but — even then —you will not be able to drive to Gobbler’s Knob. Traffic will be redirected back to town before reaching Gobbler’s Knob. Held at the Gobbler’s Knob Visitors Center Pavilion. Another sellout event that starts at 4:00am on Groundhog Day morning. During the Celebration of Groundhog Day. What is Groundhog Day? People flock to Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 2 every year to be a part of the celebrations revolving around Punxsutawney Phil's winter forecast As the most famous Groundhog Day celebration in the world, you might be able to assume that the ceremony at Gobbler’s Knob is not the only event Punxsutawney hosts for Groundhog Day. Indeed, there will be numerous events and activities throughout the week leading up to 2025 Groundhog Day, like brewery parties, a talent show, and a bar crawl. Gobblers Knob Got Talent Punxsy Community Center 220 N Jefferson St, Punxsutawney, PA, United States This is an open judged talent show. Those entering perform and two finalists will be chosen to perform on the stage at Gobbler’s Knob on Groundhog Day morning to be voted on at the Celebration. The winner will be awarded $500.00. Official online Store for Punxsutawney Phil and the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club | Visit us in person at our gift shop at Gobbler's Knob.
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