Schedule of Events & Travel Guide 134th Anniversary 02-02- 2020 www.groundhog.org The Schedule and Travel Guide was funded in part by the Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau as a Jefferson County Hotel Tax Project. The Legend of Groundhog Day Groundhog Day was founded from the traditions of the Romans, who carried the myth to the Germans during the Roman invasions many centuries ago. The story was also based on this Scottish couplet: If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, There’ll be two winters in the year. Candlemas Day is celebrated each year on February 2nd. It was determined that if any animal came out from its underground hibernation on that day, and the sun was out, there would be six more weeks of winter. Thus, was born the tradition of the “two winters” or the “second winter.” What began as a tale from ancient times became fact in the early 1880’s. A group of residents in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, decided to celebrate Candlemas Day by going to the woods in search of a groundhog. In 1886, the editor of the local newspaper named the group the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. The Club deemed a certain hilltop near the town as “Gobbler’s Knob” proclaiming that, from this knob, Punxsutawney Phil could accurately forecast the weather. On February 2nd, 1887, the first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob was made and Punxsutawney Phil delivered his first official weather forecast. The Punxsutawney groundhog, known as Phil rose to fame throughout the world. Known as the “Seer of Seers”, Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast on February 2nd is recorded in the Congressional Records held in the National Archives and the Library of Congress in our nation’s capital. As news coverage of Punxsutawney Phil’s forecasts became more widespread, so did the interest in the legend. In July 1966, Gobbler’s Knob was officially opened year-round to the public. In 1986, Punxsutawney Phil and members of the Groundhog Club journeyed to Washington, D.C., to visit President Ronald Reagan at the White House. In 1992, the movie Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, became a smash hit at theaters. Today, the popularity of Groundhog Day continues to grow. As February 2nd approaches each year, the town of Punxsutawney comes alive with special events, celebrations, and fun; thousands of visitors attend the annual trek to see Punxsutawney Phil reveal his forecast. The Legend Gobbler’s Knob Information If Punxsutawney Booth Hours Phil sees his th shadow, it’s 6 Thurs. Jan. 30 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. st more weeks of Fri. Jan. 31 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. st winter weather. Sat. Feb. 1 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. If he doesn’t see Sun. Feb. 2nd 2:30 a.m.- ? his shadow, spring is right Check out the Lion’s Club around the Trailer downtown in the corner. McDonald’s Parking Lot! Friday, January 31st 2020 Schedule of Events Time & Location Event Description Noon. – 8 p.m. Vendors Come enjoy craft vendors, great food, Barclay Square and specialty items! Noon. – 8 p.m. Chain Saw Randy Rupert of Wizards Workshop Barclay Square Carving will carve logs into beautiful sculptures. His work is available for purchase. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Passport to Enjoy a self-guided tour of everything Various Locations Punxsy Punxsutawney has to offer. See “Passport to Punxsy” page in guide for details! 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Worldwide Come see the great display of pictures Celebration Tent Adventure of Phil from the past years of the Worldwide Barclay Square Display Adventure of Phil Competitions. 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Jimmy Swogger Music. Magic, and Ventriloquism for Celebration Tent & Friends all ages! Free! Barclay Square 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. Tim Hartman Professional Storyteller for all ages! Celebration Tent Free! Barclay Square 4 p.m. Scavenger Hunt Looking for a challenge? This is for Celebration Tent you! Barclay Square 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Shadow Enjoy a great local winery! Get your 106 W. Mahoning Vineyard Wine Punxsutawney Phil’s Phruit Phusion Street Tasting Wine here as well as Groundhog Day Wine Box Set! 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Jason Patrick With his gritty vocals and acoustic Celebration Tent Meyers guitar stylings, Jason Patrick Meyers Barclay Square captures the spirit of the blue-collar worker in his music. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Magic Mike’s 3 hilarious, nationally known Firemen’s Flashover “Groundhog comedians! Tickets: are $20.00 in Club, 205 N. Findley Comedy Club advance or $25.00 at the door. Call: Street Extravaganza” (800) 933-2346 for advance tickets. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Wigle Whiskey & Stop by and try Phil’s Shadow and Laska’s Pizza Threadbare Phil’s Burrow! 405 N. Main St. Cider Tasting 8 p.m.- Midnight Groundhog Ball Punxsutawney Phil will be present! Punxsy Country Club, Rudy and the Professionals will be 408 N. Main St. performing. The theme is Roaring 20’. Dining & Restaurants Barclay Square The Burrow 300 E. Mahoning St. 108 N. Findley St. www.groundhog.org 814-618-5083 www.theburrowpa.com Kettle Corn Chicken Wings Bar Funnel Cakes Dining Pizza Wings Hamburgers Tavern Map Code Letter: A Food Map Code Letter: B Leila Jo’s Café & Bakery Laska’s Pizza 246 W. Mahoning St. 405 N. Main St. 814-938-4700 814-938-4647 www.leilajos.com www.laskaspizza.com Bakery Pizza Pizza Salad Soup Stromboli Salads Punxsy Philsner Beer New Phantastic Phil Phantastic Phil Map Code Letter: F Map Code Letter: E Punxsy Pizza Ramblin Rose 115 N. Findley St. 265 North Findley St. 814-938-8132 814-618-5852 www.PunxsyPizza.com www.ramblinrosepxy.com Pizza Fresh Award-Winning Sandwiches Italian Salads Sandwiches Soups Locally Owned Fries Map Code Letter: H Map Code Letter: C Rumors Tavern, Inc. 901 W. Mahoning St. 814-938-2414 Breakfast Lunch Dinner Kid Friendly Bar Map Code Letter: D Groundhog Day Breakfast Specials Breakfast Buffet Pancake Breakfast Breakfast Buffet Punxsutawney Country The Salvation Army The Punxsy Eagles Club 229 W. Mahoning St. #1231 nd 408 N. Main St.. Feb. 2 7 a.m. – Sold Out 238 E. Mahoning St. Feb. 2nd 8 a.m. Noon Feb. 2nd 7 a.m.- All you can eat! Pancake Served in our beautiful to sell out & Sausage Breakfast banquet room; don’t $5 per person Open to the public! forget to make 2 and under are free! Map Code Letter: reservations. (814) 938- Map Code Letter: U Q 8243 Map Code Letter: V st Saturday, February 1 2020 Schedule of Events Time Event Description 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Live Ice Carving Free! Enjoy great demonstrations for the IUP Academy of Demo IUP Culinary Arts kids. Culinary Arts 8:30 a.m. Registration Groundhog Jog 4 Mile Run/Walk for more info visit 10 a.m. Start Time runsignup.com. Barclay Square 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Vendors Come enjoy craft vendors, great food, and Barclay Square specialty items! 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Central Fire Dept. Enjoy local and regional artisans! Central Fire Hall Groundhog Souvenir 301 E. Mahoning St. and Craft Show 10 a.m.- Noon Brunch with Phil & Come have a served breakfast with Phil. Gobbler’s Knob Gobbler’s Knob Bring your camera for pictures of 1548 Woodland Ave Punxsutawney Phil and the Inner Circle! Ext. Tours $12 per adult, $8 per child 12 & under , kids under 2 are free 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Chain Saw Carving Randy Rupert of Wizards Workshop will Barclay Square carve logs into beautiful sculptures. His work is available for purchase. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Passport to Punxsy Enjoy a self-guided tour of everything Various Locations Punxsutawney has to offer. See “Passport to Punxsy” page in guide for details! 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Worldwide Adventure Come see the great display of pictures Celebration Tent of Phil Display from the past years of the Worldwide Barclay Square Adventure of Phil Competitions. 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. Jimmy Swogger & Music. Magic, Ventriloquism for all ages! Celebration Tent Friends Free! Barclay Square 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Venture Outdoors Snowshoe Shadow Walk: Try on a pair Barclay Square Demos of snowshoes! Tyke snowshoes are available for children under 40 lbs. Fire building Workshop: Learn how to start a (small) fire in a personal aluminum pan! Parents must assist children under age 12. Shelter building Workshop: It’s cold out here! Can you make a shelter that would keep Punxsutawney Phil warm and safe? Learn how in this workshop. Free! 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Punxsutawney Arts Enjoy work of local artists. Punxsy Christian Association Art Show School 216 N. Jefferson St. 108 N. Findley St. Open Daily 12 Different 11Beers a.m. on-2 Tapa.m. Lunch: 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Dinner: 5 p.m. 9 p.m. 814-618-5083 Saturday, February 1st 2020 Schedule of Events Continued… Time Event Description 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Build A Phil Hot chocolate and groundhog cookies for sale. Jefferson County Cost to participate: $25.00 This is a benefit for Housing Authority Social the SPLASH. Hall, 201 N. Jefferson St 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Kids’ Fun Groundhog stories and crafts by Punxsutawney Punxsutawney Memorial Theatre Arts Guild at the Punxsutawney Library Memorial Library. Donations appreciated. 301 E. Mahoning St. 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. Phantastic Enjoy a guided walking tour of more than a Barclay Square Phil Walking dozen of the Phantastic Phil sculptures with Meet at Phil’s Burrow information about the project, trivia, and Tour “insider” tidbits.