Pennsylvania Farm Show returns with new attractions

This Wednesday photo provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture shows a sculpture carved from a half-ton of butter in preparation for the 102nd Pennsylvania Farm Show, scheduled from Saturday, Jan. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. The sculpture unveiled Thursday sponsored by the American Dairy Association North East (ADANE), reflects the show’s theme this year, “Strength in our Diversity,” by depicting a dairy cow; a dairy farmer, second from left; an agronomist who helps produce corn to feed dairy cows, left; a milk processor, second from right; and a consumer, right, carrying agriculture products from Pennsylvania.
This Wednesday photo provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture shows a sculpture carved from a half-ton of butter in preparation for the 102nd Pennsylvania Farm Show, scheduled from Saturday, Jan. 6, through Saturday, Jan. 13, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, Pa. The sculpture unveiled Thursday sponsored by the American Dairy Association North East (ADANE), reflects the show’s theme this year, “Strength in our Diversity,” by depicting a dairy cow; a dairy farmer, second from left; an agronomist who helps produce corn to feed dairy cows, left; a milk processor, second from right; and a consumer, right, carrying agriculture products from Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture via AP

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HARRISBURG, Pa. >> The Pennsylvania Farm Show is returning with a few new attractions this year.

Harrisburg is hosting the 102nd annual show from Jan. 6 to Jan. 13. The show boasts nearly 6,000 animals and 300 commercial exhibits.

Officials are debuting a collection of new displays that include a green farming area, a hemp exhibit and a cow birthing center.

Fan favorites like the duckling slide and chick hatch display return. Patrons will also get a chance to sample an assortment of food including pulled pork sandwiches and cookies.

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Visitors can take in the show’s share of agricultural art and live entertainment. This year’s butter sculpture was unveiled Thursday, highlighting the state’s dairy industry.

More information can be found at the show website.

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