Groundhog Day

by © Paul Dodson 2008

Festival Location: Punxsutawney, PA, USA

Festival State: Pennsylvanian Festivals

Festival Type(s): Bizarre Festivals , Winter Festivals, Traditional Festivals

Festival Photos of Groundhog Day: gallery 1 gallery 2

Festival Video: Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day has been celebrated each and every February 2nd since 1886 when the one, the only Punxsutawney Phil leaves the snug sanctuary of his burrow - at the intriguingly named Gobbler's Knob - to form his weather prediction for the remainder of winter.

According to local legend, if Phil spies his shadow, the folk of Punxsutawney are in for six more weeks of winter. If there ain't no shadow, then it's an early spring.

Phil's success rate? 100% of course! Nothing less is expected from a groundhog that is reputedly over 120 years old. Punxsutawney Phil gets his longevity from supping the "elixir of life" a secret recipe he imbibes every summer at the Groundhog Picnic that miraculously adds seven years to his life.

Groundhog Day - When, Where and More Info Please

When: February 2 each year

Where: Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA, USA

More Info Please: For more information visit the official Groundhog Day website.

Festival Photos of Groundhog Day: gallery 1 gallery 2

Groundhog Day Video

Take a peek at the legend that is Groundhog Day, celebrated each February 2 in the Pittsburgh town of Punxsutawney where Punxsutawney Phil - the groundhog in question - makes his prediction on the date of the arrival of Spring.