Pennsylvania Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is held every January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This event, Pennsylvania's state fair, was first held in 1917. It is the largest indoor agricultural event held in the United States. The Farm Show Complex houses under its roof, spread throughout eleven halls, including three arenas. The annual event is free to the public and attracts over half a million visitors.
The Farm Show has over 10,000 competitive events spread over 35 departments: Draft Horses, Sheep, Wool, Swine, Beef Cattle, Junior Market Livestock, Dairy Cattle, Dairy Goats, Poultry, Alpacas, Meat Goats, Corn, Small Grains, Hay & Straw, Cheese, Potatoes, Fruit, Edible Nuts, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Maple Syrup Products, Apiary Products, Christmas Trees & Wreaths, Family Living, Square Dance, Ag Ed Demonstrations, Ag Ed Window Exhibits, Ag Ed Horticulture, Ag Ed Landscape, Ag Ed Agriscience Fair, Rabbits, Commercial Wine, Hard Cider, Beer, Antique Tractor Restoration.
All exhibits are owned, grown, or fashioned by residents of Pennsylvania.
