Groundhog
Day at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
The weather Capital of the World and home of Punxsutawney Phil
February 2, 2026 |
Karen and Lee Duquette were NOT actually here in 2026, but they WERE
in Punxsutawney in 2024 (but not actually on Groundhog day). You really
should view the 2024 photos BEFORE this page because the 2024 pages
tell more about Punxsutawney and also about Groundhog Day. Those photos
are very different from the photos below. The
2024 is a 2-page event. A link at the bottom of the second page
will take you back here to see the below photos that Karen photographed
on the TV. They really are a must see.
 On
February 2 each year, Punxsutawney holds a civic festival with music
and food. During the ceremony, which begins well before the winter sunrise,
Phil emerges from his temporary home on Gobbler's Knob, located in a
rural area about 2 miles southeast of the town. According to the tradition,
if Phil sees his shadow and returns to his hole, he has predicted six
more weeks of winter-like weather. If Phil does not see his shadow,
he has predicted an "early spring." Punxsutawney's event is
the most famous of many Groundhog Day festivals held in the United States
and Canada. The event formally began in 1887, although its roots go
back even further. The event is based upon a communal light-hearted
suspension of disbelief which extends to the assertion that the same
groundhog has been making predictions since the 19th century.
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Below: A Groundhog Weatherman. Ha! Ha! |
Welcome to Gobblers Knob sign in 2026 |
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BELOW: And here he is, Punxsutawney
Phil himself. |
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You can learn everything
about Punxsutawney Phil, Groundhog Day and traditions by clicking
here. It is full of history and more. (NOT the same as this page nor
the link at the top of this page) |
More will be posted here as Karen and Lee Duquette have other adventures
in 2026.
