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After going virtual last year, the Pennsylvania Farm Show returns to Harrisburg for its 106th year amid a wave of the COVID omicron variant. The agriculture ministry urged visitors to stay home if they feel sick, get vaccinated if they haven’t and wear masks.
With 1 million square feet of agricultural education, competition and celebration, this winter celebration of Pennsylvania agriculture is the largest indoor agricultural exhibition in the country. It features nearly 6,000 animals, 12,000 competitive events and exhibitions, as well as 300 trade shows and hundreds of educational and entertainment events.
The show provides visitors with an overview of the industry that supports 593,000 jobs in Pennsylvania and contributes $ 132.5 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy each year.
The 2022 show runs January 8 to 15 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, except January 9, when it runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and January 15, when it opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m.
The food court in the exhibition hall will be open from noon to 9 p.m. on January 7. No other place or event is open to the public on this day.
This year’s theme is “Harvest More”.
Here are some new things to do, see and learn at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St. in Harrisburg.
Spectacular Canine
On January 13 at 6 p.m. meet the best furry friends who also do wonders on the farm. This display of canine intelligence, speed and agility takes place in the equine arena.
Webbed wonders
Fan favorite fluffy ducklings in the waterfowl habitat in the chicken coop will be live online after a huge hit at the 2021 Virtual Farm Show. From the comfort of your couch or up close in person , see how these webbed wonders work with an underwater view. Head over to the Farm Show Facebook page to find out when the feed will air. Go to https://fb.watch/a32DQ_jx7x/ to see the cuteness of last year’s duckling.
New treasure hunt stops
The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem is one of the new stages for children in the Ag Explorer educational scavenger hunt. Children can stamp their passports and learn about the state’s beginnings as an agricultural leader.
Virtual reality
Virtual educational adventures will surround the second level lobby of the New Holland Arena at Nuts for You, an interactive learning experience offered by the State Police, the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture Foundation and more.
Cowboys church
Check out Cowboy Church in the New Holland Arena on January 9 at 9:30 a.m. for non-denominational ranch-style service. Bring your voice and your spurs if you have any.
Urban gardening
In the So You Wanna ‘Be a Farmer section of the main lobby, where you can learn everything you need to do your grocery shopping or hobby or make a living, no matter the size of your land, discover a new Urban Gardening Feature – Reinventing the Store Corner with Philly’s FarmerJawn CSA. Find wonders in small spaces, reclaim and re-green city spaces to nourish and unite neighborhoods.
Two new breeds of rabbits
You will find two new breeds of rabbits hanging in the Farm Show hutch. According to the American Rabbit Breeders Association, dwarf butterflies were developed in Germany under the name Zwergschecken. Translated into English, it means Dwarf Check. They decided to use a name they felt best represented the breed in the United States and chose Dwarf Papillon. In 2020, the Chocolate Dwarf Papillon became ARBA’s 50th Recognized Breed.
The other new breed that you can see is the Polish lilac.
While it’s nothing new, if you’re interested in rabbits, the famous rabbit hop will take place on January 11 at 6 p.m. ET.
Frontier Finals Rodeo
Learn what it takes to be a rodeo clown, racing barrel, or rodeo queen during the Frontier Finals Rodeo. Meet star competitors and rodeo star Anthony Lucia from Live with Lucia. Thrills and new features are packed into three days of rowdy, raucous rodeo from January 13th to 15th.
Tractor
The rumble of engines will fill the equine arena as the truck and tractor pull demonstration takes over on January 8 at 6 p.m. ET.
Cornhole tournament
The Farm Show Junior Committee welcomes all participants for a cornhole tournament on January 11 at 5 p.m. at the New Holland Arena.
Country Line Dance-off
The Farm Show Junior Committee is also hosting a line dance on January 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the New Holland Arena.
If you are going to
Protect yourself while you protect farms and farmers.
- Remember to wash your hands after petting the animals.
- Wear a mask and social distancing when possible. If you are
showing symptoms of COVID-19, stay home and join the action online.
Professional tips to make the most of your visit
- Take a stroll, pick a show or two to see, but set aside around 3 hours to explore.
- The ideal time to visit is between 9 a.m. and noon. The busiest periods are weekends and weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Before reaching the Hershey / Harrisburg area, download the PA 511 app for the latest travel alerts and traffic maps. There is a Farm Show feature that can help you avoid snafus in and around Harrisburg.
- Parking is $ 15 per car in all lots at the Farm Show complex. During peak hours, the main car park can fill up. Stay tuned to Facebook for updates. You can also unload everyone at the main entrance to the Cameron Street lobby and then park the car in the parking lot. A free shuttle service is available.
- There is a lot of walking, and for visitors with mobility issues, the site provides wheelchairs free of charge, first come, first served.
- Wear comfortable shoes. You will be walking a lot and you might be walking in something.
- Animals are not allowed with the exception of assistance dogs. No dogs are allowed in the poultry area.
- Hand disinfection stations are available throughout the complex.
- Be careful around animals. If you get too close or catch them, they can kick, bite, or move quickly.
Most events and activities are free. There is an admission fee for the PRCA rodeos on January 13, 14 and 15 in the New Holland Arena; Merry-go-round in the main hall; and the butterfly house and children’s tractor ride in the Giant Expo Hall.
Find out more with the Farm Show Visitor’s Guide: https://bit.ly/3mqYh8a
Here’s a look back at the last show in person
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