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The Official Website of Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil’s Prognostications have drawn the attention and praise of Punxsutawney, PA 15767. 814-618-5591 / [email Punxsutawney Country Club 408 N Main Street, Punxsutawney, PA, United States The Groundhog Ball from 7:00pm-11:00pm At The Punxsutawney Country Club Our traditional formal attire event, the Groundhog Ball will feature [] Every February 2nd is Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Each year, one of America’s strangest traditions occurs as Punxsutawney Phil, a weather-predicting groundhog, is pulled out of his temporary burrow at Gobbler’s Knob to get his prediction of the weather for the coming weeks. JEFFERSON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Punxsutawney Phil is preparing for his day, but before and after the big day there are plenty of events that the public will have the opportunity to participate in. This year’s events include a talent show, fundraisers to support local groups, parties and other events that the Punxsutawney community hopes will Groundhog Day Events Menu Toggle. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club 1548 Woodland Ave Ext., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. 814-618-5591 / [email protected] Home; Groundhog PUNXSUTAWNEY, Penn. - Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania is the Mecca for those around the country celebrating Groundhog Day. Every year, on Feb. 2, tens of thousands of people flock to this small town of less than 6,000 people some 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, to see whether the town's rodent January 31, February 1st, 2nd Join us for winter, festive activities in the park in celebration of Groundhog Day 2.2.25! JANUARY 31 – 11am-5pm The longstanding traditions and folklore that surround Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, PA, have made it one of the nation’s most quirky and family-friendly celebrations. This former coal mining town provides visitors with the perfect setting for the famous weather forecast, while offering fun attractions for the entire family both in and around town any time of year. So, whether Phil has Groundhog Day 2025The Prognosticator of Prognosticators, Punxsutawney Phil, will once again appear at sunrise on Feb. 2 at Gobbler's Knob in the Pennsylvania Wilds to make his annual prediction on the 139th Groundhog Day. Watch Live The Pennsylvania Tradition of the GroundhogWhat does a sleepy, furry marmot have to do with seasonal change? According to fans of Punxsutawney Phil, everything Punxsutawney Phil is the best-known groundhog who has been making predictions since 1886, according to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. The Groundhog Day tradition as we know it dates to 1887. Groundhog Day is the event for you! What is Groundhog Day? 1548 Woodland Ave Ext., Punxsutawney, PA 15767. 814-618-5591 / [email protected] Home; Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil (/ ˌ p ʌ ŋ k s ə ˈ t ɔː n i /) is a groundhog residing in Young Township near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States, who is the central figure in Punxsutawney's annual Groundhog Day celebration. Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil during the 138th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) Here's when Groundhog Day began: The first mention of Groundhog Day came in 1886 in Punxsutawney. Over the years, several other locations have begun using their own groundhog, including General Beauregard Lee of Atlanta, Dunkirk Dave of Dunkirk, New York, and Jimmy of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Groundhog Day! Gobbler’s Knob 1548 Woodland Ave Ext, Punxsutawney, PA, United States Groundhog Day is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. Although Phil will give his prediction around 7:20, many faithful followers arrive hours beforehand around 4 a.m. Standing room only. 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. When is Groundhog Day 2025? Groundhog Day will take place Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Thousands will show up in person, with the grounds to Gobblers Knob opening at 4 a.m., and millions will tune in to see if Punxsutawney Phil will see his shadow. More: Where to watch Bill Murray's 1993 classic movie 'Groundhog Day' for Groundhog Day. What is Punxsutawney Phil is a superstar prognosticating groundhog from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. He makes his predictions from his burrow on Gobler’s Knob. According to legend, Phil has made weather prognostications since 1886, owing his improbably long life to the miraculous “groundhog nog” administered at the annual Groundhog Picnic.
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