Groundhog Fever Festival
Curing the Winter Blues in Quincy, CA since 2013
Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 11 PM - 3 PM
Quincy Courthouse / Dame Shirley Plaza
Held every February in downtown Quincy, this tongue-in-cheek celebration centers around Chuck Wood—our local prognosticating groundhog—who predicts whether spring is on the way and a Chili Cook-off to bring the community together, rain or shine.
COMMUNITY GATHERING
Fun for the Whole Family – Beat the Winter Stir-Crazies!
Chili Cook-Off
Bring your appetite! Ten local teams face off in a spicy showdown for the coveted People's Choice, Judge's Choice, and Best Decorated Booth awards. Grab a spoon and cast your vote!
Honorary Mayor Election
The only race where buying votes is encouraged! Local candidates battle for the "Key to the City" by raising funds for charity. Every dollar donated counts as one vote, so open your wallet to help your favorite candidate win bragging rights while supporting a great local cause.
Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
Get your paddles ready to bid on Quincy’s most eligible singles in this high-energy live auction. Winners score unique date packages and dining experiences at local eateries, with all proceeds going directly to support community fundraisers.
Family Fun
Beat the winter blues with activities for all ages. Don’t miss the main event: a special appearance by our own weather-predicting groundhog, Chuck Wood!
Get Involved
The countdown is on! Applications for the 2026 Groundhog Fever Festival are officially open, but time is running out. You have until Friday, January 23rd, to secure your spot at the event everyone will be talking about.
The Chili Cook-Off Challenge
Think you have the best recipe in town? Prove it in our legendary Chili Cook-Off. We are calling on all aspiring "Top Chefs" to bring their A-game. We are offering CASH PRIZES for all winners!
Festival Vendors
We are actively seeking talented food and drink vendors ready to showcase their best creations to a hungry crowd. Whether you run a food truck, a beverage stand, or a pop-up kitchen, this is your opportunity to shine.
Don’t just attend the festival—be the flavor of the festival. Submit your application today.
2025 Festival Highlights
We had a fantastic turnout from our community despite the rainy, cold weather! We appreciate those who braved the storm to celebrate with us!
Our Chili Cook-off Winners were:
- People’s Choice - Born & Raised (Dale Hays & Shawn Adams)
- Judge’s Choice - Plumas Bank (Allison Miller)
- Best Decorated Booth - Leon & Roy’s (Naomi & Derek Vaughn)
Quincy elected its new Honorary Mayor for 2025: Krissy Bauer! Krissy is such a pillar in our Quincy community and is much deserving of this honor!
We had the spiciest Bach Auction, and boy did the bidders BID!
Quircus provided the fun in the Kid Zone with carnival games and balloon animals! Sierra Buttes & Yuba Expeditions came out with a toasty bonfire and a mini bike track for all to enjoy!
Chuck Wood predicted an early spring and received a pardon he so desperately needed!
