Punxsutawney Hometown
Punxsutawney Celebrates Summer The Annual Groundhog Festival Kicks off on July 4th By Louisa Roberts of Hometown magazine
esidents of the Punx’y area and thousands of visitors are anxiously awaiting the 44th annual celebration of the Groundhog Festival. Each year, members of the Groundhog Festival Committee
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munity. And just like the event 44 years ago, the Groundhog Festival continues to offer a range of popular attractions, including concerts, food booths, vendors, and a variety of other entertainment throughout the week. The summer celebration comes together through the work of a dedicated group of volunteers. The Festival Committee says that the
Schedule of Events • 7-8 p.m. & 8:30-9:30 p.m. - Denny Diamond & The Family Jewels Tribute to Neil Diamond • 9:30-9:45 p.m. - Fireworks
All WEEK lONG EvENTS Sunday, July 4 Thru Saturday, July 10 • No Pets/No Bicycles/ • No Skateboards/Scooters/Rollerblades • No Solicitation in the Park Food vendors in Barclay Square/Arts and Crafts vendors/Sponsor vendors • Bring Lawn Chairs-No Seating Available • Rides & Games - Provided by Fun Zone, Sun-Sat. 1-4 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. • CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS BAKE SAlES - Monday thru Saturday July 5-10th • SUNDAES IN THE PARK - Pine St. Social Center 11 am-? • Children Activities in the Park Monday thru Saturday Ages 4-8, 2-2:30 p.m. • REACT-FIRST AID BOOTH
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July 4th-SUNDAY
• 10 am-Noon - Children’s Workshops • 11:00-11:45 a.m. - Sylvia & The Magic Trunk • Noon-12:45 p.m. - Jesse & James - Mutts Gone Nuts Dog Show • 1-1:45 p.m. - Dennie Huber Magic • 2-2:30 p.m. - Kids Projects in the Park Ages 4-8 • 3-3:45 p.m. - Jesse & James Mutts Gone Nuts Dog Show • 4-4:45 p.m. - Sylvia & The Magic Trunk • 5-5:45 p.m. - Dennie Huber Magic • 7:30-8:30 p.m. & 9-10 p.m. - The Softwinds - Oldies
• 11-12:30 p.m. - Registration (free) for Punxsy Festival custom car show at Powell & Associates parking lot • 12:30-3 p.m. - The 4th Annual Punxsutawney Groundhog Cruz Custom Car and Hot Rod Show
(Front Row, left to right) Brooke Henninger, Cindy Saxton, Dee Lyle, Sally Sallack, Mary McFarland, Brenda Cekovsky, Jen Pavlak; (2nd Row) Jay Philliber, Norma Martin, Mary Steele, Sandy Pavlak, Brenda Kromer, Nancy Shields, Kay Anthony; (3rd Row) Roger Steele, Joe Henninger; Missing from Picture: Peg Henninger & Ursula Albino
work hard to bring a special schedule of entertainment events and food vendors for the enjoyment of local and area residents. The festival, scheduled this year from Sunday, July 4 through Saturday, July 10, originated from an idea of the Chamber of Commerce in 1966 as a week-long celebration to entertain the com-
mission of the festival still remains the same as the vision of the first planners — to provide a family-oriented summer celebration for our community and Punxsutawney Phil. The experience of the members, along with their gencontinued on page 5
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