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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 [] Learn about the origins, traditions and events of Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, where Punxsutawney Phil predicts the weather every February 2nd. Find out how to get the best experience at Gobbler's Knob, where the event is held, and what to do in town. 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 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 Groundhog Day is a tradition that has taken place annually in the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania since Feb. 2, 1987. A groundhog, also known as a woodchuck, is brought out at sunrise to make a prediction on how the remaining winter will play out. The following year, 1887, marked the first official Groundhog Day event at Gobbler’s Knob. The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, formed in 1899, further popularized the tradition. 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. The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center will be open extended hours for the 2025 Groundhog Day celebration starting Friday January 31 from 10-4, Saturday 2/1 from 10-6, Sunday 2/2 from 8-3, and Monday 2/3 from 10-2. Punxsutawney Phil will be here to greet visitors in the Catastrophic Weather Theater from 2:15-2:45 on February 1. 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 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 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. 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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