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“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[…]

Grow up Great Phantastic Phil

by Countdowntogroundhogday on July 12th, 2016

There are only 205 days left until Groundhog Day arrives again![…]

Phantastic Phil – “Freedom Phil”

by Countdowntogroundhogday on June 12th, 2016

There are only 235 days until Groundhog Day 2017![…]

Phantastic Phil – “Phillage”

by Countdowntogroundhogday on January 22nd, 2016

In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, there are 32 6 foot tall fiberglass groundhogs scattered throughout the town. These statues are known as Phantastic Phils. The first Phantastic Phil was named “Phillage” and first appeared on Groundhog Day, 2004. It was sponsored by The Groundhog Cluband painted by local artist Kelly Porada. I took this photo of the statue on a recent trip to Punxsutawney.[…]