FEBRUARY 2, 2026… Groundhod Day!

 Wisconsin has had sub-zero temperatures for more than a week… too cold for more snow!  It was a “balmy”  21 degrees today as the crowd gathered at Cannery Square for Jimmy’s official prognostication.  The ceremony was preceded by a color guard salute, introductions and speeches by local dignitaries, and media… We all sang Happy Birthday to those in the crowd celebrating today… at precisely 7:11 am, Mayor Stocker met with Jimmy.. they both checked the sky, and the proclamation was made…”EARLY SPRING”. Applause muffled by mittened hands and cheers went up in celebration!

Again…. Blogger won’t allow me to upload photos!  I’ll keep trying!

GROUNDHOG EVE 2026

The Sun Prairie Museum and Historical society hosted A Night at the Museum again this year.  It was well attended by groundhog fans of all ages and sizes.  There was a scavenger hunt, a jar for folks to give their own predictions, stickers, snacks and best of all…. A chance to meet Jimmy close up and personal!

For some reason… I can no longer post photos in my blog… sorry!

See you all at the Prognostication in the morning!

GROUNDHOG DAY 2026

 The city is gearing up for the big day here!  Click here https://cityofsunprairie.com/1472/Frozen-Fest to read about all the fun activities planned!  

Jimmy having fun with some Sun Prairie youngsters appears as a coloring sheet in the local newspaper, The Star!

It’s been extremely cold here in recent days, even closing school!  The weather is supposed to warm up a bit to make sure attendance at the Official Prognostication is well attended on Monday, February 2!

Groundhog Day 2025!

Jimmy says, “EARLY SPRING!”

 We had the mildest weather in memory this morning… Since GHD was a Sunday this year, the crowd was bigger than ever and people stayed around following the prognostication.  No one had to hurry off to get their kids to school!

This was Paul Esser’s 14th and final year as Mayor of Sun Prairie!  He will coach the mayor-to-be in Groundhogese prior to the 2026 event.  

Sun Prairie Parks Rec and Forestry Department 5 days packed with events to celebrate winter in Wisconsin!

Click on this image

to see all the events

listed on the border!

Jimmy’s full story

Get the history of Groundhog Day in Sun Prairie!  Find out why we are the OFFICIAL Groundhog Capital of the World!

https://cityofsunprairie.com/840/Groundhog-Day

“I ain’t nothin but a groundhog….”

I’ve Been Busy!

 Making Jimmy art has kept me entertained! Jimmy’s Day will be here soon with new t-shirts and fun events here in Sun Prairie!  

FROZEN FEST 2025!

Just look at all the events happening in Sun Prairie on and around Groundhog Day!

Details here: https://cityofsunprairie.com/1472/Frozen-Fest

2025 Has Arrived!

Jimmy will wake up on February 2…

What will he see? Sunshine or clouds?

The City of Sun Prairie is gearing up for the big day!

Read all about it here:

https://cityofsunprairie.com/840/Groundhog-Day

Images and Events from Sun Prairie Parks & Rec Facebook page:

The Sun Prairie Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department crew are out on Main Street today to prepare for Groundhog Day on Sunday, February 2nd. 

Be sure to check out the full Frozen Fest lineup on the Parks, Recreation & Forestry page to plan how you'll get in the groundhog spirit!

Many fun events happening!

https://cityofsunprairie.com/1472/Frozen-Fest