Celebrate Goose Day, Pennsylvania’s Hyper-Regional Holiday

A hyper-regional Pa. holiday touts geese. Observers joke it could become the next Groundhog Day.

For over a century, central Pennsylvanians have gathered near the start of fall to celebrate Goose Day, a quirky holiday with ties to Europe.

Celebrate Goose Day, Pennsylvania’s hyper-regional holiday

For over a century, central Pennsylvanians have gathered near the start of fall to celebrate Goose Day. The regional holiday, primarily observed in the neighboring counties of Mifflin and Juniata, is a quirky one. Some locals compare it to Groundhog Day, but there’s a key twist: They eat the bird. And they don’t only plop it into the oven like a Thanksgiving turkey, although a classic goose dinner includes familiar sides like mashed potatoes and…

A Hyper-Regional Pa. Holiday Touts Geese. Observers Joke It Could Become the Next Groundhog Day.

For over a century, central Pennsylvanians have gathered near the start of fall to celebrate Goose Day. Article by Asha Prihar of Spotlight PA The regional holiday, primarily observed in the neighboring counties of Mifflin and Juniata, is a quirky one. Some locals compare it to Groundhog Day, but there’s a key twist: They eat the bird. And they don’t only plop it into the oven like a Thanksgiving turkey, although a classic goose dinner includes…

A Hyper-Regional Pa. Holiday Touts Geese. Observers Joke It Could Become the Next Groundhog Day

This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. For over a century, central Pennsylvanians have gathered near the start of fall to celebrate Goose Day. The regional holiday, primarily observed in the neighboring counties of Mifflin and Juniata, is a quirky one. Some locals compare it to Gr…