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Our events run from Thursday, January 30th until Sunday, February 2nd. Meet our special guest, Stephen Tobolowsky aka Ned Ryerson – BING! New events this year include the inaugural 5K run past many of the familiar places in the movie, the Broadway musical ‘Groundhog Day’ live on stage in the Woodstock Opera House, and Storybook Players for kids. Woodstock, Illinois - Home of Annual Groundhog Days Groundhog Days FestivalThis quirky annual festival celebrates the iconic filming locations of the cult classic Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. In 1992, Woodstock, Illinois, was chosen as the backdrop for the film, and ever since, thousands of visitors from around the world have descended upon the historic Woodstock Downtown Square for Celebrate the magic with us at these unforgettable events with Groundhog Day festivities kick off in Woodstock!: 📅 Jan 30, 2025 Children’s Groundhog Storytime @ Old Courthouse Center Welcoming of the Groundhog @ Old Courthouse Center 📅 Jan 31, 2025 Groundhog Day Movie Memorabilia Open House Groundhog Day Dinner Dance “Groundhog Day” the Movie Groundhog Day the Musical @ Woodstock The charming town of Woodstock, IL, is set to come alive once again as it hosts the annual Woodstock Groundhog Days celebration from February 1st to February 4th, 2024. Unlike any other Groundhog Day event, Woodstock, the cinematic backdrop of the beloved film, invites enthusiasts from around the world to join in the festivities that transcend time and space. This is the 33rd anniversary of the filming, and Woodstock is filling the celebration with events for everyone. The 2025 schedule begins Jan. 30 and includes groundhog trivia, a Groundhog Day 5K Theatre 121, the Woodstock Opera House resident production company is proud to present ‘Groundhog Day the Musical' in the Woodstock Opera House. 7 Tony Award nominations and winner of the [] January 31 @ 7:30 pm The groundhog will be making his 2024 festival debut Thursday night at the Welcoming of the Groundhog at the Event Center, which opened last year inside the Old Courthouse Center on the Square. Feb. 2 was declared Groundhog Day in Woodstock with a proclamation read at the Jan. 16 City Council meeting. This eccentric annual festival celebrates the film site for the cult-classic, Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray. Woodstock, Illinois was chosen as the film location for the film in 1992. Thousands of visitors from around the globe flock to the historic Woodstock Downtown Square for the annual Prognostication to hear the verdict on future Come for all the festivities with our own Groundhog Day polka band. It’s all free but don’t forget your booties ‘cuz it’s cold out there. The main event for Groundhog Day is the annual prognostication at 7 am, February 2nd.Hundreds will brave the weather and gather on the Woodstock Square to see Woodstock Willie emerge from his tree Celebrate the magic of the movie Groundhog Day in the charming city of Woodstock, Illinois! Woodstock Groundhog Days brings fans together for an unforgettable festival honoring the iconic film shot here in 1992. With special events, celebrity guests, and the nostalgic Pennsylvania Polka filling the air, it’s the perfect way to brighten winter Thanks to a small town in northern Illinois, Groundhog Day is bigger than one chubby rodent and its shadow dropping a dubious weather forecast. In Woodstock, the groundhog takes a backseat to the real cause for celebration: the 1993 Bill Murray movie that was filmed there. WNIJ’s Under Rocks team visited the famed town square with the head of the annual festival (and Groundhog Day movie The Brief. Woodstock, Illinois, became the filming location for "Groundhog Day" (1993), and the town now celebrates the movie with an annual festival that attracts visitors from around the world. One of Woodstock’s best features for Groundhog Day movie enthusiasts is the Walking Tour that the Groundhog Days Committee has developed. Join Woodstock Willie for a walk around town and a little fun with locals and visitors to celebrate Groundhog Day. Join Woodstock Willie for the Annual Groundhog Days Pub Crawl on Saturday, February 1, at 6 PM on the Historic Woodstock Square. Party starts in the Courthouse Center on the Square. CHECK IN is open from 6 to 7:30 pm only. The City Hall. 121 W. Calhoun Street Woodstock, IL 60098 Phone: 815-338-4300 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM Woodstock, IL 60098 United States + Google Map + Google Calendar + iCal Export « Groundhog Day Prognostication “Groundhog Day” the Movie Theatre 121, the Woodstock Opera House resident production company is proud to present ‘Groundhog Day the Musical' in the Woodstock Opera House. 7 Tony Award nominations and winner of the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical this production is based on the iconic film. Join Woodstock Willie for a walk around town and a little fun with locals and visitors to celebrate Groundhog Day. Join Woodstock Willie for the Annual Groundhog Days Pub Crawl on Saturday, February 1, at 6 PM on the Historic Woodstock Square. Party starts in the Courthouse Center on the Square. CHECK IN is open from 6 to 7:30 pm only. The Various Venue in Woodstock, Woodstock, IL 60098 celebrities from the Groundhog Day movie and local media and everyone agrees that this festival is a great way to Theatre 121 cast will premiere a few songs from Groundhog Day the Musical. Woodstock, IL 60098 United States + Google Map + Google Calendar + iCal Export
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