The contestants are in, the stage is set, and voting is officially open for the 2026 Little Mr. & Miss Groundhog! This year marks the 23rd anniversary of the Little Mr. & Miss program at the Weather Discovery Center, and we are thrilled to introduce an amazing group of children.
Voting Dates: January 15–29, 2026
In-Person Voting:
Weather Discovery Center
Thursday–Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Final day to vote: January 29, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Winners will be determined by popular vote, with each vote costing $1.00.
Online Voting:
Each contestant has a personalized Square voting link, available through their family.
Phone Voting:
Votes may also be placed by credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover) by calling the Weather Discovery Center at 814-938-1000. If there is no answer, please leave a message and a staff member will return your call.
Please note: Due to Square and phone service fees, credit card voting requires a $5 minimum purchase. For single votes, we encourage you to vote in person.
Thank you for supporting the Weather Discovery Center and our wonderful little contestants!