The Groundhog Day ceremony held at Punxsutawney in western Pennsylvania, centering on a semi-mythical groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil, has become the most frequently attended ceremony. Grundsow Lodges in Pennsylvania Dutch Country in the southeastern part of the state observe the occasion as well.

The Official Website of Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil’s Prognostications have drawn the attention and praise of thousands of his faithful followers who now flock to Gobblers Knob each year from around the world.

6 days ago · Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 139th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) ... The 1993 Bill Murray movie Groundhog Day caused such a resurgence of interest that two years after it came out, event ...

Feb 2, 2012 · Explore Groundhog Day's shadowy history as well as interesting facts about the custom. Updated: January 30, 2024 | Original: February 2, 2012. The first official Groundhog Day celebration...

Feb 1, 2025 · Groundhog Day, in the United States and Canada, day (February 2) on which the emergence of the groundhog from its burrow is said to foretell the weather for the following six weeks. In the United States the most popular event occurs in Pennsylvania and centers on a groundhog designated Punxsutawney Phil.

Jan 28, 2025 · PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. -- Here's a look at Groundhog Day, an American tradition that is meant to predict when spring will arrive. Facts. The groundhog emerges from its burrow on February 2.

Groundhog Day Menu Toggle. What is Groundhog Day? History & Past Predictions; Groundhog Day Events Menu Toggle. Groundhog Day Schedule & Info; Annual Groundhog Banquet; Community Events; Gobbler’s Knob Got Talent; Groundhog Club Member’s Reception; Hogspitality Village; Lunch with Phil; Party All Night; The Dueling Pianos; The Inner Circle ...

May 26, 2024 · In this article, we‘ll delve into the rich history of Groundhog Day, exploring its ancient roots, early celebrations, and modern-day significance. The concept of using the weather in early February to predict the arrival of spring has …

Feb 1, 2022 · In his 2003 book Groundhog Day, folklorist Don Yoder traces the roots of Groundhog Day to the same cycle of pre-Christian festivals that gave us those two celebrations. In astronomical terms, these holidays were the cross-quarter days, those days that fall midway between a solstice and an equinox.

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.