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Feb. 2, 2024

Groundhog Day in Lancaster, PA is our new annual event and we are thrilled to share it with you!

The Official Prognostication will be held at Ville & Rue, 8 West King Street, Lancaster, PA on Friday, February 2, 2024 from 11am-1pm. Elliott will prognosticate at 11:30am followed by photo ops and snacks. The Remembrance Edition (final edition featuring Poppy the Groundhog) of the "Poppy Pillows" will be available for purchase.

Event Host

Contemporary interior design styled for your life. Designing spaces that feel well-loved, inspired and intentional.


Beginning at 4pm and ending at 9pm is the Groundhog Day Party at The Imperial Event Center.

Activities include: 
Cornhole and Jenga will be on the Terrace all evening. (heaters will be running)
Mayor Danene Sorace will be reading a proclamation
BINGO (but you need to yell GROUNDHOG) starts at 5pm
Groundhog presentation by naturalist, Carter Johnson is at 6pm
Elliott the Groundhog will prognosticate...the Super Bowl Winner at 7pm
Raffle will be running all evening and the winners will be called at 8pm
Crafts for children will be running all evening

The Mixologists from The Imperial Restaurant will be mixing drinks all evening, including 2 feature cocktails; Elliott's Shadow and Elliott's Winter Warmer.


Event Partner

Tito's Handmade Vodka is one of our Event Partners.
"Turning Spirits into Love and Goodness"

Event Partner



Tito's Handmade Vodka is one of our Event Partners. 
"Turning Spirits into Love and Goodness"

Event Partner - Food and Beverage

The Imperial Restaurant is proud to be our food and beverage partner! The Imperial has a rich past. Today, the restaurant founders and staff take pride in bringing you the history of this storied location infused with the food and flavors of the present.



Event Partner - Photography

Heike Martin Photography has graciously offered to be our event photographer. Grow your business with personal branding photos and headshots that clearly communicate your values.

"Experience the Power of Feeling Seen"

Event Partner - Venue

The Imperial Event Center is proud to be our venue partner! A full-service event experience specializing in meetings and weddings centrally located in historic downtown Lancaster, PA.

Raffle Sponsor

Decades is a full service restaurant, bar, retro arcade, six-lane boutique bowling alley, and events venue. Located in the historic Stahr Armory on North Queen Street, Decades evokes nostalgia with class in a 90 year old 15,000 square foot gymnasium filled with amusement and cocktails. 

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Fig Lancaster is a local-loving guide to inspiring entrepreneurs, impactful leaders and many of the places and people that make the City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania so unique. 

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Contemporary interior design styled for your life. 

Designing spaces that feel well-loved, inspired and intentional.

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Nuts About Squirrels makes wildlife nesting boxes, feeders, gifts and more for the wildlife enthusiast as well as the wildlife rehabilitator.

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Our Pickles. Your Way. Our Promise.

All products are handmade. Lancaster Pickle Company offers Clean Label Pickles that are all natural with no preservatives.

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Making jewelry to suit everyone's personality.

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Friendly, knowledgeable staff that's always available to answer any question you may have. The team is built with people that truly care about fish, pets, and animals and are trained to help customers in any way they can. 

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The Tread House goal us that you always feel safe, included + motivated every time you step foot in the House + even consider joining our rad community of Tread heads.

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Simple Country Elegance

Amidst the scenic farmland of Lancaster County enjoy the views at Britain Hill as it truly captures the beautiful simplicity of Lancaster. Britain Hill is a family owned and operated venue and winery where memories are made.

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Frisco's Peruvian chicken is marinaded in a gorgeous brine of secret herbs & spices and then kissed by charcoal fire,creating aromas and tastes that compel our customers to return time and time again.


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Lancaster PA Notary offers professional and convenient notary services. Their team of experienced notaries travels to your location, whether at home, work, or hospital. They specialize in notarizing wills, powers of attorney, and medical forms. Trust them for quality, personalized service.

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Front Porch Baking Co. is a grain forward, neighborhood bakery located in Millersville, PA. Their mission is to provide nourishing breads and pastries to Lancaster County while emphasizing education, sourcing locally throughout our Mid-Atlantic region, and developing lasting relationships with their customers through honest human connection.

Raffle Sponsor

Handmade, Hand-Painted Laser Engraved/Laser Cut Gifts 

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Boas Fundraising is located in Mountville, Pennsylvania. They believe fundraising should be an easy and positive experience. Their goal is to maximize your profits while minimizing your efforts. They proudly use only fresh, top-quality products from local vendors to ensure that they provide you with everything you need to make your fundraiser a success.

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Good Food ~ Good Friends ~ Good Drinks ~ Great Fun!

Millersville, Pennsylvania

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Hemp-based, plant-powered goodness for your wellness journey! 

No medical card required.

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Millersville, Pennsylvania

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Makes Scents Natural Spa Line creates premium spa products for fine salons and spas across the United States. Certified by the Leaping Bunny Program, all of Makes Scents products are cruelty-free. In addition to its own signature lines, the company crafts custom private label product lines for spas interested in enhancing their own brand image.

 

Thank you to our partnering businesses from prior events: