One of Woodstock’s best features for Groundhog Day movie enthusiasts is the Walking Tour that the Groundhog Days Committee has developed. 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. Use this self-guided map to explore Woodstock’s “Groundhog Day” filming locations. 1. Pennsylvanian Hotel (Woodstock Opera House) Historic Woodstock Square is picturesque in any season. Interestingly, the Woodstock Opera House was never used for any inside footage, only for exterior shots. In fact, they hold have an annual Groundhog Days festival. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the movie, and what better way to celebrate than with a self-guided Groundhog Day Walking Tour! (I’ve also included a few extra stops because if you’re bringing kids, you’ll need them.) Come along with us! GROUNDHOG DAY WALKING TOUR in Woodstock 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 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 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 One of Woodstock’s best features for Groundhog Day movie enthusiasts is the Walking Tour that the Groundhog Days Committee has developed. Check out this itinerary for a list of the featured locations. Many sites have been recognized with an engraved metal plaque that refers to the appropriate scene form the movie. You can enjoy walking the paths and remembering the moments any time of the Gather at the Opera House for a fun and informative tour of the “Groundhog Day” filming sites. Dress warm and don’t forget your booties ‘cuz it’s cold out there! The tour will end at the B & B where Bill Murray woke up every morning. Groundhog Day. The Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed in Woodstock, which will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the film with a live groundhog prognostication at 7 AM on Feb. 2, as well as a walking tour of the film sites, a dinner and dance where part of the movie was filmed, free showings of the film, and much more. There are 82 prognosticators throughout North America: 68 in the USA, and 14 in Canada. Use the map to find your nearest Groundhog Day prognosticator (unless you’re from Saskatchewan — sorry bud). Coming in 2025 – For the first time there will be a 5K Groundhog Day Run. Run through Woodstock and go past some of the places in the movie. Run past the bowling alley, piano teacher’s house, movie theater and Pennsylvanian Hotel. Woodstock Willie is held by handler Mark Szafran as Willie looks to see if he can see his shadow Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, during the annual Groundhog Day Prognostication on the Woodstock Square. The annual event returns Sunday. (Gregory Shaver/Gregory Shaver 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. Rockford, Ill (WTVO) — Groundhog Day is just a few days away, and before the groundhog determines if we’ll have six more weeks for winter or an early Spring, he’s making Lovebug cocktails wit Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main Street Woodstock, IL 60098 United States + Google Map « Groundhog Day Dinner Dance; 680 South Eastwood Drive, Woodstock, IL. Map Groundhog Day Merch; Directions/Parking; Additional Info. Contact Us; 2024/2025 Sponsors; Request Woodstock Willie “Groundhog Day” the Movie Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre 209 Main Street Woodstock, IL 60098 United States + Google Map A Brief History of Woodstock’s Groundhog Days. 1992 Filming of the movie; 1993 Groundhog Day movie released; Feb.2, 1994 Cheryl Wormley and Mike Palmquist cross paths, and decide that Woodstock needs to celebrate Groundhog Day in honor of the movie’s filming in Woodstock.
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