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Phantastic Phil: “Phil’d with Service”

by Countdowntogroundhogday on October 30th, 2025

“Phil’d with Service” is Phantastic Phil #21, located outside The Inn at Punxsutawney and dressed up as a bellhop.[…]

Punxsutawney Phil gets Elixir of Life at 2025 Groundhog Picnic

by Countdowntogroundhogday on September 15th, 2025

The annual Groundhog Picnic was held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, this past weekend, and Countdown to Groundhog Day was there![…]

“It’s Springtime for Phantastic Phyllis” Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 1st, 2020

“It’s Springtime for Phantastic Phyllis” is one of the Phantastic Phil statues that can be found around town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. It’s located outside of the Punxsutawney McDonalds and even has a box of french fries in one of its paws.[…]

“Fireman Phil” Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 20th, 2020

“Fireman Phil” is one of the Phantastic Phil statues that can be found around town in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce this Phil “is a tribute to the late firefighter Leroy ‘Cookie’ Depp. ” Additionally on the statue there are patches from three local fire companies as well as the number worn by Leroy. Leroy’s family sponsored the creation of the statue, not just as a memorial to Depp, but “as a tribute to volunteer firefighters everywhere.”[…]

“Philatelic” Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on December 2nd, 2018

This is the Phantastic Phil named “Philatelic” in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to the Punxsutawney Chamber of Commerce, this Phantastic Phil was sponsored by the employees of the Punxsutawney Post Office and named after the the collection and study of postage stamps which is called “philately.”[…]

Philtuminous: The Heritage Hog Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 14th, 2018

Philtuminous: The Heritage Hog – This Phantistic Phil is sponsored by the Miller Brothers Furniture and is located on West Mahoning Street in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.[…]

Phillage Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 9th, 2018

This is Phillage, the first Phantastic Phil, which was painted by artist Kelly Porada. It features Phil with the traditional tuxedo and top hat worn by the caretakers of Punxsutawney Phil.[…]

Punksutenink Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 15th, 2017

This is one of the Phantastic Phils that populate Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, named “Punksutenink Phil” created by artist Robin McIvaine. This statue is a nod to the name[…]