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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 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 [] 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 is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year. Punxsutawney, PA 15767. 814-618-5591 / [email 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. 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. 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 Schedule & Info; The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club 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 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 — The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club’s Event ticket launch date has been set for the upcoming Groundhog Day 2025. Groundhog Day ticket and pass sales will launch on Monday Dec. 9, at 9 p.m. 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) 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. 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 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. 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. Each year since then has seen a steady increase in participation of the celebration from people all over the world.
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