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.

Groundhog Day (Pennsylvania German: Grund'sau dåk, Grundsaudaag, Grundsow Dawg, Murmeltiertag; Nova Scotia: Daks Day) [1][2][3] is a tradition observed regionally in the United States and Canada on February 2 of every year.

Jan 29, 2023 · 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.

4 days ago · Punxsutawney, PA – All eyes will be on Pennsylvania February 2, 2025, to learn if we’ll have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phill will emerge again for the 139th year to share his “prognostication” with the world.This event unites people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate one of America’s …

Jan 31, 2024 · The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie. (AP Photo, File)

What is Groundhog Day? 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.

In Pennsylvania, New Year's means one thing: We're coming up on Groundhog Day. Here are some unique PA ways to make the most of the holiday, including seeing Phil in person — or, well, in groundhog.

Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Groundhog Club (@ punxsyphil) • Instagram photos and videos.

2 days ago · The first official Groundhog Day took place on February 2, 1887, in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The event took up permanent residence at Gobbler’s Knob the following year.

2 days ago · February 2, 1886 - The Punxsutawney Spirit newspaper proclaims this date as Pennsylvania's first official Groundhog Day celebration. 1986 - Phil travels to Washington, DC to meet with President ...