Punxsutawney Celebrates Summer The Annual Groundhog Festival Kicks Off July 3rd By Jade Emhoff of Hometown magazine
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The experience of the members, along with their genuine dedication to the festival, brings about the major summer attraction we look forward to year after year. But although the
esidents of the Punx’y area and thousands of visitors are anxiously awaiting the 45th annual celebration of the Groundhog Festival. Each year, members of the Groundhog Festival Committee 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 3 through Saturday, July 9, originated from an idea of the Chamber of Commerce in 1966 as a week-long celebration to entertain the community. And just like the event 45 years ago, the Groundhog Festival continues to offer a range of popular attractions, including concerts, food booths, vendors, and a variety 2011 Groundhog Festival Committee members are Sally Sallack, Cindy Saxof other entertainment The ton, Brooke Henninger, Lisa Wingard, Ursula Albino, Mary Steele, Kay Anthroughout the week. thony, Joe Henninger, Peg Henninger, Jason Wingard, Roger Steele, Norma The summer celebration Martin, Nancy Shields, Dee Lyle, Brenda Cekovsky. Missing from photo are Sandy Pavlak and Jennifer Pavlak. comes together through the work of a dedicated group of committee presents an eventful lineup in the volunteers. The Festival Committee says that park, it could not be done without the comthe mission of the festival still remains the munity. same as the vision of the first planners — to Festival Chairperson, Roger Steele informs provide a family-oriented summer celebration continued on page 5 for our community and Punxsutawney Phil.
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WEEk long EvEnTS SUnDAY, JUlY 3rD ThrU SATUrDAY, JUlY 9Th • Food vendors, arts and craft vendors, and sponsor vendors in Barclay Square. • Bring lawn chairs, no seating available in Barclay Square. • Rides and games provided by Fun Zone, Sun.-Sat. 1-4 p.m. & 5-9 p.m. • Church and organization bake sales. • Kids Projects in the Park Ages 4-8, Monday thru Friday 10:30-11:30 a.m. • No pets, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, solicitation. • REACT First Aid Booth on scene.
the Park • 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. - Kids Day Circus • Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Carrie McQueen - Stilt Walking • 2 to 2:45 p.m. - Kids Day Circus • 3 to 4 p.m. - Carrie McQueen - Stilt Walking • 5 to 6 p.m. - Carrie McQueen - Stilt Walking • 7-8 p.m. & 8:30-9:30 p.m. - Savannah Jack • 9:30 to 9:45 p.m. - Fireworks
Tentative Schedule subject to change, not responsible for typographical errors.
SUnDAY, JUlY 3rD • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Registration (free) for Punx’y Festival custom car show at Powell & Associates parking lot
TUESDAY, JUlY 5Th
• 1 to 4 p.m. - Punx’y Annual Groundhog Cruz • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. - Precious Seed • 2 to 3 pm. - 2BTrue • 4 to 6 p.m. - True Heart Quartet • 7:30 to 9 p.m. - Fox Brothers
MonDAY, JUlY 4Th • 10 a.m. to Noon - Children’s Workshops - Settlers era children’s activities (ages 6-12) at the Lattimer House • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Kids Projects in
• 9:30 a.m. - Registration for Teddy Bear Picnic. Categories: 1. My Bear and I (Dressed Alike); 2. Bedtime Bear; 3. Sports Bear; 4. Tea Time Bear; 5. Sun Loving Bear • 10 a.m. Teddy Bear Picnic (If it rains will be held on the 2nd Floor of E a g l e s across from Barclay Square) • 10 a.m. - Noon - Children’s Workshops - Settlers era children’s activicontinued on next page
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Groundhog Festival July 2011