Get out those 2014 calendars and mark down January 4–11 to celebrate agriculture at the 98th Pennsylvania Farm Show. Pennsylvania is proud to host the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country, with nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibits.
Always the belle of the ball, the 1000 pound butter sculpture will be back for another year. One of the most popular attractions at the Pennsylvania Farm Show is the Food Court which offers visitors a variety of Pennsylvania products including the famous Farm Show baked potatoes. The Food Court generates income to support the non-profit Pennsylvania Agricultural Commodity Organizations.
The Farm Show is also proud to sponsor many local Pennsylvania wineries such as Sand Castle, Paradocx and Ten Gallon Hat. For a full listing of wineries appearing and their schedule click here.
Visit the The PA Preferred Culinary Connection Cooking Demonstration Stage in the Main Exhibit Hall to experience eight days of locavorean paradise, featuring samples, displays and cooking demonstrations by your favorite local chefs, media personalities and special guests. Each day has a different theme, filling your plate with great ideas for enjoying the plentiful bounty of specialty crops and food produced in Pennsylvania. Check out the full schedule here.
Have you ever wondered where milk comes from? Or how important bees are to us and the food that we eat? What about how much can be grown on an acre of farmland? Discover all of this and more when you become a Farm Show Detective. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and Turkey Hill, this unique program lets young people and their families learn about Pennsylvania’s number one industry—agriculture—in a fun, engaging way. With a special map to guide our detectives and interactive stations throughout the complex, this is a great way to experience the Farm Show as a family. Explore the Farm Show Detectives learning stations here.
The Farm Show Complex & Expo Center is located at 2300 North Cameron St. in Harrisburg. Visit the PA Farm Show website for a full listing of events and more information.
- Feature Photo: Nina Lea Photography
- Wine Rack Photo: Alexandra Whitney Photography
