Groundhog Day Events
February 2 

In case you have nothing to do on Friday, February 2nd, you may want to go to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania for the annual Groundhog Day Celebration. The celebration is from February 1st through the 4th. And it sounds like a winner!

For example, you can follow Punxsutawney Phil's paw prints around town. You can visit Gobbler's Knob, go to the "official" souvenir shop, take an art stroll (the town's students paint the store windows!) and enjoy contests, sleigh rides, old-fashioned kettle korn and more.

The town even has a Community Center Crash Pad sponsored by the Punxsutawney Area Community Center in the cafeteria. Bring your own sleeping bag. Includes free admission to Groundhog Day, the movie and refreshments are available for sale. Maybe all the motel/hotel rooms are taken?!

Highlights include:

February 1:

• Groundhog Day Marriage Ceremonies at Phil's Wedding Chapel witnessed by a member of the Groundhog Club and presided over by the mayor.
• Signing of a giant postcard asking Phil to see or not to see his shadow.
• The Holden Puppets perform. They are 10-12 foot puppets that will blow you away!
• A Media Mixer where you can mix with local business people and news media.
• Annual Groundhog Banquet in the Punxsutawney Area High School Cafeteria.
• Family Fun Night at the Eagles Club.
• An "Under 21 Dance" for those who, I assume, are under 21!
• Community Groundhog Party at the Rooftop Restaurant of the Pantall Hotel
• Showing of Groundhog Day, the movie, starring Bill Murray at the Jackson Theater.

February 2:

• The 115th Annual Trek to Gobbler's Knob for Punxsutawney Phil's Official Prognostication at Sportsman's Park.
• Punxsutawney Phil's official prediction at daybreak (approximately 7:25am).
• An appearance by "Paul Plays it All!" (a man who plays more than 20 instruments AND the kitchen sink!)
• A Winter Carnival.
• Phil's Birthday Celebration in the hallway of the Civic Complex. Come celebrate your February 2 birthday with Phil! Cake, punch & coffee.
• A Chain Saw Carving Exhibition.
• "Sir Johnny's Recycling Adventure," presented by author Rachel Peterpaul Paulsen.

February 3:

• Phil's Craft & Flea Market.
• 3rd Annual Woodchuck Whittle Carving Show.
• Ethnic Food Festival.

February 4:

• Caricature Artist Art Show.
• Live Remote with Polka Mike of WECZ Radio.
• Phil's Family Picnic.
• Ice Carvings on Display.

For details, times and a daily schedule, go to www.groundhog.org or call the Tourist Information Chamber of Commerce at (800) 752-PHIL. Yep, that's right.

The Shadow Report

You can visit the Shadow Report at www.gojp.com/groundhog to learn more about Phil's shadow gazing adventures.

   

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Have fun, from the Party Girl and the Party-ettes!

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