HOPE, Ind. – The Town of Hope hosts its annual Groundhog Day event on Sunday, February 2, starting at 8 a.m., on the Hope Town Square, near the bandstand. “Hope” the groundhog makes her appearance at 8:30.
The special morning, where Bartholomew County residents learn if the groundhog sees its shadow, combines history, theater, nature, and family fun.
All are welcome to meet “Hope” from Utopia Wildlife Rehabilitators and find out if she sees her shadow and south-central Indiana has six more weeks of winter.
The event features music, hot drinks, snacks, and opportunities for live streaming and selfies with “Hope” after the reveal at the party at the Yellow Trail Museum/Hope Visitors Center.
Hope’s Groundhog Day part is held whether it is raining, snowing, sleeting, or bitterly cold. For the first time this year, an out-of-state group from New Jersey will be attending.
After this year’s cold and snowy winter weather, the community will be hoping for a cloudy day and an early spring.
Courtesy-Susan Thayer Fye/Hope Groundhog
