January 4-11, 2025
For a tradition that’s lasted over a century, Pennsylvania celebrates its agricultural prowess during January’s Pennsylvania Farm Show. The PA Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural expo in the United States, with nearly 6,000 animals and over 10,000 exhibits, all taking place at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. The show highlights the importance of the agricultural industry, which employs nearly half a million people and contributes $132.5 billion annually to Pennsylvania's economy.
The 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show will be held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center from Saturday, January 4, 2025, through Saturday, January 11, 2025.
The theme for the 2025 show is Powering Pennsylvania! Just as a power source fuels machinery and engines, agriculture serves as the lifeblood of Pennsylvania's communities, providing quality of life, opportunity, and economic vitality across the state. In every region, agriculture powers Pennsylvania by supplying an abundance of food, fiber, and fuel while fostering innovation, resilience, and stewardship. This theme embodies the ingenuity and collaborative spirit of the #PAagriculture industry, uniting farmers, producers, processors, policymakers, and consumers in a shared commitment to harnessing the agricultural force that sustains and enriches the Keystone State.
The Animals
The PA Farm Show offers an up-close look at animals and livestock through the vast Farm Show Complex. Animals include cows, rabbits, pigs, sheep, alpacas, chickens, goats, llamas, and horses. In addition to visiting the animals, there are showings, competitions, and demonstrations.
TIP: Be careful where you step!
The Food
The Farm Show Food Court will leave you in awe once you walk in. Representing the best in Pennsylvania’s agriculture, you’ll find stands for beef, poultry, potatoes, cheese, desserts, and more. The famed Farm Show milkshakes from the Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, one of the leading advocates for dairy farmers, are iconic and have been spreading joy at the Farm Show since 1953. They are excited to offer a NEW Signature MINT Milkshake for the 2025 PA Farm Show,
Grab other delicious dairy foods, such as golden fried mozzarella cheese cubes, cheesy grilled cheese, locally produced nutritious milk, and more!
There’s also a section with PA Preferred items, like maple products, fruits, honey, vegetables, wines, hard ciders, and more. In addition to food to eat and take home, there are food demonstrations and cooking classes to look out for as well.
Check out more food court options. Credit cards and cash are accepted at ALL food vendor locations.
TIP: Don’t rush your food decision. There are many delicious items, and you’ll only be jealous when you see someone with something you didn’t get. Always leave plenty of room for a milkshake.
More To See & Do
Tractor-pulling, rodeos, sheep shearing, and square dancing are among the other favorite activities at the Farm Show.
There’s also a half-ton butter sculpture that is a hallmark of the show and a crowd-pleaser.
- Land O' Lakes donates the butter.
- The butter is recycled and converted into renewable energy after the show.
About
Admission is free. Parking is $15 and may be paid by credit card at all Farm Show Complex-operated lots. There is a free shuttle service from all Farm Show-managed off-site lots.
On-site lots, nearly 3,000 parking spaces
- North lot, 734 spaces, 39 accessible parking spaces
- Northwest lot, 1291 spaces
- Equine lot, 441 spaces
- West lot, 150 spaces
- Maclay lots, 149 spaces
Off-Site Lot
- Elmerton Avenue, 3,000 parking spaces
- Free shuttle service to the Complex
Additional Parking, if needed, based on availability
- HACC parking lot, 2,500 parking spaces
- PA Department of Agriculture, 500 parking spaces (weekends only)
Handicapped parking is located at all lots operated by the Farm Show Complex. Individuals can also be dropped off in the circle of the Cameron Street Lobby for an even shorter walk to the show! Wheelchairs are located at the security desk in the Cameron Street Lobby at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis.
Hours
- Saturday, January 4, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday, January 5, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Monday, January 6 through Friday, January 10, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Saturday, January 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Farm Show organizers suggest arriving between 9 a.m. and noon. The busiest times are weekends and weekdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
View the Farm Show schedule of events.
