Groundhog Fever Festival

February 1, 2025, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Quincy (Plumas County) Courthouse
520 Main Street
Quincy, California
Free admission, chili tasting is $10, quincychamber.com

Are you ready to find out if the groundhog sees his shadow to predict weather patterns for the upcoming year? This could be the place to go, though the groundhog isn't necessarily right or  on-site. If you're up for some fun, there's a stuffed animal groundhog named Chuck, a chili cook-off, kids zone with carnival fun, vendors selling great stuff and a chance to get out and celebrate with friends at the 13th annual Groundhog Fever Festival.

Typical Annual Attractions

Chili Cookoff
Beer & Wine
Food Eating Contest
Mustache Contest
Live Music
Honorary Mayor of Quincy Award
Kids Area
Merchandise
Food
More

Quincy, Calif. celebrates Groundhog Fever Day at the Plumas County Courthouse grounds. The fever has taken the area by storm ever since Punxsutawney Phil's supposed cousin, "Chuck Wood" made his appearance at Quincy Courthouse steps several years at the ago on Groundhog Day. Chuck didn't see his shadow when he popped out at the Groundhog Fever Festival, thus signifying an early onset of spring. James Wilson and Johnny Mansell (left photo) trace Chuck's colorful history before the critter made his appearance.

Quincy Revival Committee launched the festival with much fervor. It includes a chili cook-off, Wine & Beer Tasting, a date auction, Shadow Shuffle, Mustache Contest, Firetruck Lift Rides, Ice Sculpting and a Kids Zone.

The community annually turns out for what has become a fun tradition in Quincy. The Groundhog Fever Festival was established in 2013 by friends Johnny Mansell and James Wilson. The event has grown over the years and is now organized by the Quincy Chamber.

Attendees were treated to live music, a chili cook-off, children’s games, a bachelor and bachelorette auction, the announcement of an honorary mayor and, the appearance of Chuck Wood, Quincy’s affable stuffed animal groundhog.

Sometimes it's sunny with snow on the ground. Sometimes its rainy or snowing when the festival happens. But no matter what, the weather conditions don't dampen the event.

The appearance of Chuck Wood is always noteworthy (he is the reason there is a festival after all). In a recent year, for instance, he discovered that the love of his life was having a baby so he proposed on the spot and was married in front of the crowd that had gathered to hear his weather prediction — six more weeks of winter.

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