If you are a Pennsylvanian you know how much is made of a groundhog predicting the weather. So it should come as no surprise that Punxsutawney’s only brewery would be celebrating the annual event. Join Sandfly Brewing on the weekend of February 1st for their Groundhog Day Celebration.
Born from the ingenuity of Jason Huffman and Matt Koppenhaver, Sandfly emerged in 2023, the first microbrewery to grace the town since Prohibition. Housed within a revitalized car wash, the taproom spills onto a sunny patio, welcoming both locals and Groundhog Day pilgrims with open arms and frosty pints. More than just a brewpub, Sandfly is a community hub, boasting fresh brews crafted with regional grains and partnering with local food trucks to fuel Punxsutawney’s evolving spirit. Whether you’re seeking a crisp pilsner to toast the spring forecast or a cozy stout to chase away the winter chill, Sandfly serves up a taste of Punxsutawney’s vibrant spirit, one pint at a time.
The celebration will be filled with food trucks, entertainment and so much more. The weekend kicks off on February 1st with the Sandfly taproom opening from 12:00 noon to midnight. The brewery will feature the popular food trucks The Garbage Pit and Pig Iron BBQ as well as have a photo booth onsite in the evening. In addition to the taproom event, the brewery will also be in Barclay Square downtown from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM selling pints, merch, and limited cans. An event that is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, and feature many other breweries, wineries, distilleries, food, and craft vendors.
The party continues on Saturday the 2nd with their first annual Hair of the Hog breakfast. The taproom will open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM featuring drink specials and food from The Roasted Radish. Drinks won’t officially start being served until 9:00 AM. Garbage Pit and Pig Iron BBQ will be back for lunch and dinner.
Be sure to visit Sandfly for the celebration (or any other day throughout the year) at 659 South Main Street Extension to experience for yourself and follow them on Facebook and Instagram for all of their latest updates.
