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2024 PA Farm Show Schedule of Events

Location Key

​BH - PA Preferred® Banquet Hall
​EL - East Maclay Street Lobby
CCC - Crossroads Conference Center
​MHS - Main Hall Stage
​EH - East Hall
​SA - Small/Sale Arena
​KCC - Keystone Conference Center
​GEX - GIANT Expo Hall
​NHA - New Holland Arena​EA - Equine Arena
​CCS - PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Stage​EB - Equine Barn
​LFS - Lancaster Farming Stage
​MH - Main Hall


Date
​Competitive Events
​Commercial Events
​Food Court
​January 5
​closed to the public
closed to the public
Noon – 9 p.m. (free parking)
​January 6
​8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
​January 7
​8 a.m. – 8 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 8 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 8 p.m.  
​January 8-12
​8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 9 p.m.  
​January 13
​8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  
​8 a.m. – 5 p.m.  


Thursday, January 4, 2024

10:00 a.m.Swine JudgingSA


Friday, January 5, 2024

9:00 a.m.Rabbit Show
NHA
9:15 a.m.Supreme Champion Bred Gilt SelectionSA
10:00 a.m.
Bred Gilt Sale
SA

​RING 1: Open Beef Show- Simmental, SimGenetics, AOB, AOPB
​EA

​RING 2: Open Beef Show- MaineTainer, OAB, AOPB
​EA
12:00 p.m.Food Court OpensGEX
2:30 p.m.Fleeces JudgesMH
4:00 p.m.Draft Horse Halter Show; Adult and Youth Riding ShowEA
5:00 p.m.Sheep and Goat Fitting ClinicSA
7:00 p.m.PA High School Rodeo SlackNHA



Saturday, January 6, 2024

8:00 a.m.Draft Horse Show; Youth Decorating, Showmanship, Cart ClassesEA
Youth Poultry Poster Contest; Youth Poultry Scrapbook ContestEH
Junior Beef Fitting ContestNW
8:30 a.m.Alpaca Demonstration with Angie GroveLFS
9:00 a.m.Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association ChampionshipNHA
Poultry Photo JudgingEH
Agriculture Marketing Competition Awards CeremonyLFS

 Pennsylvania Capitol Police K9 and Drone Demonstration
LFS
9:30 a.m.Blue Ribbon Apple Pie ContestMHS

Junior Market Lamb ShowSA
10:00 a.m.Opening Ceremonies with Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and Secretary Russell ReddingMH
Rabbit/Cavy Youth Showmanship Contest, followed by Rabbit Youth Poster ContestEH
Poultry Youth Showmanship ContestCCC
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH

Rescuing the American Chestnut with the PA/NJ Chapter of the American Chestnut FoundationLFS

11:30 a.m.Draft Horse Tandem and Cart Show
EA
12:00 p.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
PA Forest Products IndustryLFS
12:30 p.m.Pennsylvania Preferred Junior Baking Cookies, Brownies & Bar ContestMHS
1:00 p.m.Pennsylvania State Police Drill Team DemonstrationNHA
Junior Market Goat ShowSA
2:00 p.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Turning for Home - An Equine Aftercare programLFS
3:00 p.m.Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Cowboy and Cowgirl Meet and GreetNHA
Equine Barn Open to the Public (until 8 p.m.)EB
3:30 p.m.Homemade Chocolate Cake ContestMHS
Organic No-Till Farming book signing with author Jeff MoyerLFS
4:30 p.m.Rabbit Hop DemonstrationLFS
5:00 p.m.Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association ChampionshipNHA
Farm Show Fashions with a Flair ContestBH
South Out City Musical EntertainmentLFS
6:00 p.m.Wine Competition Awards CeremonyMHS
Sheep Herding State Finals CompetitionEA

6:30 p.m.Beer Competition Awards CeremonyMHS
7:00 p.m.Cheese Competition Awards CeremonyMHS
7:30 p.m.Cider Competition Awards CeremonyMHS


Sunday, January 7, 2024

8:00 a.m.RING 1: Junior Beef Breeding Show: Hereford, Simmental, SimGenetics, MainetainerEA
RING 2: Junior Beef Breeding Show: Angus, Shorthorn, LimGenetics, AOB, AOPBEA
Junior Market Swine Show, followed by Junior Market Swine Showmanship ContestSA
Sheep Herding State Finals CompetitionNHA
9:00 a.m.PA State Grange PresentationMHS

​Mushroom Farmers of Pennsylvania Video Presentation
​LFS
Junior Market Lamb and Goat Fitting ContestNW
9:30 a.m.Cowboy Church on horsebackNHA
10:00 a.m.Angel Food Cake ContestMHS

​Rescuing the American Chestnut with the PA/NJ Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation
​LFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic Show
EH
10:30 a.m.Sheep Herding State Finals CompetitionNHA
11:00 a.m.Winter Sowing Native Seeds with Carole Fay and Laurie ClevelandLFS
12:00 p.m.Draft Horse Hitch Show - 6 Horse Hitch and Hitch ClassesNHA
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
Rabbit Hop DemonstrationLFS
12:30 p.m.Supreme Champion Junior Beef Heifer Selection, followed by Junior Market Cattle Show and Junior Market Cattle Showmanship ContestEA
Winter Sowing Native Seeds with Carole Fay and Laurie ClevelandLFS
1:00 p.m.Farm Fued Dairy presentation with PA Alternate Diary Princess Mackenzie ThomasLFS
1:30 p.m.Water: How it Works, Past and PresentLFS
2:00 p.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
2:30 p.m.Cattle Management Presenation - Chambersburg FFALFS
3:00 p.m.Rabbit Hop DemonstrationLFS
3:30 p.m.Cattle Management Presenation - Chambersburg FFALFS
4:00 p.m.Jelly/Jam Bar ContestMHS
Trash to Treasure: refinishing a benchLFS
5:00 p.m.Super Hero Meet and GreetLFS
Junior Livestock Showmanship Clinic and Junior Exhibitor PartySA
6:00 p.m.Rabbit Judging PresentationMHS
6:30 p.m.Ashley Stine and Tracy Bottigilia Musical EntertainmentLFS
Robbie to the Rescue! Book reading with author David LandisEHS
7 p.m.Ag TriviaMHS


Monday, January 8, 2024

8:00 a.m.RING 1: Open Beef Show: Angus, LimGeneticsEA
RING 2: Open Beef Show: Hereford, Shorthorn EA
Junior Market Lamb Showmanship ContestSA
9:00 a.m.Laurel FFA Demonstration - Top Notch; Animal IdentificationLFS
9:15 a.m.Potatoes!  All About the Spud PresentationMHS
9:30 a.m.Laurel FFA Demonstration - How to Saddle & Tack a HorseLFS
9:45 a.m.Children's Book Reading with Author Mary KlausEH
10:00 a.m.Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners!)EB
PA Farm Link PresentationMHS
Blackhawk FFA Demonstration - Speeding Up SeedingLFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
10:30 a.m.Mifflinburg FFA Demonstration - Flower Arranging; It Is Not Just About the LooksLFS
11:00 a.m.Mullet Contest Sign-Up and Check InMHS
Franklin County CTC Demonstration - HydroponicsLFS
Exploring Herbs and SpicesLFS
11:30 a.m.Mullet Contest MHS
exploring Herbs and spices
LFS
12:00 p.m.Junior Market Goat Showmanship ContestSA

​Phil Guber - Tales from the Road: Discovering Western PA Fairs​LFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
1:00 p.m.PA Department of Ag - Systems Approach to Nursery CertificationLFS
1:15 p.m.Liam's Luck Wood Craft PresentationMHS
1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
PA Department of Ag - Entomology; Different Traps and Why we are Looking for Certain BugsLFS
2:00 p.m.Pennsylvania State FFA Association Mid-Winter ConventionNHA
Spotted Lanternfly Detecting Demonstration with Lucky the Dog
LFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
3:00 p.m.Open Beef Show Supreme Champion SelectionEA
Blue Mountain Farms PresentationMHS
Beyond the Garden: Vocational Training and Use of Adoptive Materials for Youth with DisabilitiesLFS
3:30 p.m.PA Department of Ag - Spotted Lantern Fly Dog DetectionLFS
4:00 p.m.Grand Champion Junior Market Drive, followed by Junior Market Supreme Showmanship ContestEA
Daily Does of Pennsylvania Dutch: PA Dutch Groundhog Day TraditionsMHS
Groundwater Mysteries ExplainedLFS
5:00 p.m.Country Artist Faith NoelLFS
6:00 p.m.Carnation Color Craze with Farm Show Junior Committee Member Caleb WrightMHS
6:30 p.m.Alpaca Fiber and FunSA
6:45 p.m.Square Dance ParadeNHA
7:00 p.m.Square Dance CompetitionNHA
Country Artist Christian YeagerLFS
Dr. George Washington Carver Presentation with Erik JacksonMHS


Tuesday, January 9, 2024

7:00 a.m.Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation BreakfastBH
8:00 a.m.Alpaca and Llama ShowEA
8:30 a.m.Mohawk FFA Demonstration - Unmanned Aerial VehiclesLFS
9:00 a.m.Mini Horse and Mini Mule Pulling ContestNHA
Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Awards PresentationsSA
4-H Potato Grading and Identification ContestKCC
Moniteau FFA Demonstration - How to Avoid Farm HazardsLFS
Strength of Eggshells Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee member Erica TeagardenMHS
9:30 a.m.Sale of Junior Market Animal Champions, followed by Junior Market Animal/Livestock Sale (Swine, Cattle, Rabbits, Lambs, Goats)
SA
Moniteau FFA Demonstration - It Is Knot That HardLFS
Hydroponics Farming Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee member Justin RosenbergerMHS
10:00 a.m.Rabbit Hopping DemonstrationMHS
Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners!)EB
Moniteau FFA Demonstration - Grain Bin SafetyLFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
Rabbit Hopping DemonstrationMHS
10:30 a.m.Big Spring FFA Demonstration - Spotting a NuisanceLFS
11:00 a.m.Daily Dose of Pennsylvania Dutch: Kutztown Folk Festival (Heather Zimmermin)MHS
Somerset FFA Demonstration - Wreath MakingLFS
11:30 a.m.Somerset FFA Demonstration - Making Apple CiderLFS
12:00 p.m.Pony Pulling ContestNHA
Grow Nuts PresentationMHS
Wilmington FFA Demonstration - Area 1: All Cooped UpLFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
12:30 p.m.Wilmington FFA Demonstration - Area 2: All Fed UpLFS
1:00 p.m.Protecting Yourself from Tick BitesLFS
1:15 p.m.Liam's Luck Wood Craft PresentationMHS
1:30 p.m.Protecting Yourself from Tick BitesLFS
2:00 p.m.Horse Pulling ContestNHA
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
Block the Bite with Integrated Mosquito ManagementLFS
2:50 p.m.The World of Lavender PresentationMHS
3:00 p.m.Wood is Good with Jon GuyerLFS
4:00 p.m.Pennsylvania's Greatest Whoopie Pie/Gob ContestMHS
PA Rye Whiskey with Eight Oaks Farm Distillery Founder and CEO Chad ButtersLFS
4:30 p.m.Draft Horse Hitch DemonstrationEA
5:00 p.m.Angorapalooza, followed by shawl auctionSA
Organic Consulting Services with Kegan Hilaire, Rodale InstituteLFS
6:00 p.m.Friends of the Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation's Celebrity Feed Scurry and Youth Stick Horse RaceEA
Canine Spectacular; Lucky the Spotted Lantern Fly Detection Dog, AKC Meet the Breeds, Dog SnugglingNHA

Meat Quality and Marbling with Farm Show Jr. Committee Member Benjamin TorreyMHS
6:30 p.m.Robbie to the Rescue! Book reading with author David LandisMHS
7:00 p.m.Bonnie Kip School of Baton and Dance EntertainmentLFS
How to Keep your Equine Athletes Lets Safe with Farm Show Jr. Committee Member Sarah FirestoneMHS


Wednesday, January 10
2024

8:00 a.m.Horsepower! Antique Tractor Display opensEA
Horse Show Pitching Contest and DemonstrationNHA
Sun SafetyLFS
8:30 a.m.Cumberland Valley FFA Demonstration - What's the Buzz About PollinatorsLFS
9:00 a.m.Tractor GamesEA
Cumberland Valley FFA Demonstration - Maple Processing and GradingLFS
Horse-Shoeing and Sheep Shearing DemonstrationNHA
Public Speaking Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee member Chloe BomgardnerMHS
9:30 a.m.Children's Pedal Pull Registration OpensEA
Greenwood FFA Demonstration - Archery Hunting SafetyLFS
Conservation Through the Average Outdoorsman Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee member Nathaniel TurnerMHS
9:45 a.m.Children's Book Reading with Author Mary KlausEH
10:00 a.m.Youth Fleece to Shawl ContestSA
Greenwood FFA Demonstration - Catching That BugLFS
PA Youth Programs Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee members Hannah Uhlman and Ryleigh Libell
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
Building your Brand with Agriculture Future of America Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee member Olivia KaltenbachMHS
10:30 a.m.Children's Pedal PullsEA
Chambersburg FFA Demonstration - Herd ManagementLFS
Bee' In the Know Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee Member Abigail O'ShellMHS
11:00 a.m.Wines of Pennsylvania PresentationMHS
Children's Stick Horse RacesEA
Ag OlympicsNHA
Chambersburg North FFA Demonstration - Christmas CenterpieceLFS
12:00 p.m.Tractor Square DanceEA
Chambersburg South FFA Demonstration - Fish Tank DemonstrationLFS
Tiny Talk: ROAR!  All About Dinos with LiamMHS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
12:30 p.m.Chambersburg South FFA Demonstration - Making a Flower ArrangementLFS
1:00 p.m.Parade of Tractor PowerEA
Children's Pedal Pull Registration OpensEA
Chambersburg South FFA Demonstration - Tacking a HorseLFS
Daily Dose of Dutch - Dutch History with Bradley SmithMHS
1:30 p.m.Chambersburg South FFA Demonstration - Caring for PetsLFS
2:00 p.m.Children's Pedal Pulls and Stick Horse RacesEA
How Does Your Veggie Garden Grow? Wes GerberMHS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
All Things Fish in PennsylvaniaLFS
2:30 p.m.Tractor GamesEA
3:00 p.m.Sheep to Shawl ContestSA
Tree Grafting PresentationMHS
3:30 p.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
4:00 p.m.Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Presentation and Make and TakeMHS
Turning for Home - An Equine Aftercare ProgramLFS
4:15 p.m.Tractor Square DanceEA
4:30 p.m.New Holland Arena Closes for general public, reopens for Concert ticket holdersNHA
5:00 p.m.Pennsylvania State University Master Gardener's PresentationsLFS
5:30 p.m.Bid Calling ContestBH
Daily Dose of Pennsylvania Dutch: Dave KlineMHS
Speed Horse DemonstrationEA
6:00 p.m.Farm Show Concert feating Nathan Merovich and Alex Miller.
NHA
6:30 p.m.Sheep to Shawl and Youth Fleece to Shawl AuctionSA
7:00 p.m.Mini Horse ExtravaganzaEA

Thursday, January 112024

8:00 a .m.Junior Dairy Goat ShowNW
Speed Horse DemonstrationEA
8:30 a.m.AgrAbility PA: Veterans Farming with a Disability "Serving in Your Home Community"LFS
 9:00 a.m.Miss First Frontier Circuit Rodeo Queen Pageant; Horsemanship Demonstrations and Flag Carrying ContestNHA
Vegetable PresentationMHS
Rabies and Animal Health with Dr. Sally AdamsLFS
9:30 a.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Interview with State Veterinarians: Vet ShortageLFS
Ag Education Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee member Greg GipeMHS
10:00 a.m.Rabbits: Connecting to the CommunityMHS

​Veterans Grant Annoucement
​MH
Farm Show Junior Committee Interview with State Veterinarians: Vet ShortageLFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
10:30 a.m.Canine Meet the Breeds Presentation; Lucky the Spotted Lantern Fly Detection Dog, AKC Meet the Breeds, Agility Demo, Dog SnugglingEA
Pennsylvania Department of Ag - Animal Health Presentation, The State of Animal HealthLFS
11:00 a.m.How to Give a Proper Tea Party - Mary KlausMHS
Celebrity Honey Extraction ContestSA
Mini Horse ExtravaganzaNHA
Pennsylvania Department of Ag - Animal Health Presentation, Biosecurity and Emergency PreparednessLFS
11:30 a.m.All Things Fish in PennsylvaniaLFS
12:00 p.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
12:30 p.m.Ag Works: Tissue Culture from Lab to FieldLFS
12:15 p.m.Alpaca PresentationMHS
12:30 p.m.Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners)EB
Ag Works Presentation - Tissue Culture from Lab to FieldLFS
1:00 p.m.Exceptional Rodeo with Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals ContestantsNHA
How Does Your Veggie Garden Grow - Wes GerberMHS
Ag Works Presentation - Aquaponics Production…Not Just Lettuce!LFS
1:30 p.m.Draft Horse Hitch and Drive and Salute to VeteransEA
All Things Fish in PennsylvaniaLFS
2:00 p.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
2:15 p.m.Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Presentation and Make and TakeMHS
2:30 p.m.Open Breeding Sheep Show: Showdown, Shropshire, Merino, AOB Wool, Natural Colored, Corriedale, following by Supreme Champion selectionSA

3:00 p.m.Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship ContestEA
3:30 p.m.Daily Does of Pennsylvania Dutch - PA Dutch Music and Humor, Keith BrintzenhoffMHS
The Importance of Suicide Prevention EducationLFS
5:00 p.m.Fiber Club DemonstrationMHS
New Holland Arena Closes for general public, reopens for Rodeo ticket holdersNHA
6:00 p.m.Truck and Tractor Pull DemonstrationEA
7:00 p.m.Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals Rodeo
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NHA
Music Theater Songs with Jen and Jackie Eisenhauer and Gabe LewisLFS


Friday, January 122024

8:00 a.m.Open Breeding Sheep Show: Dorset, Hampshire, AOB Meat, Montadale, Cheviot, Tunis, Suffolk, following by Supreme Champion SelectionSA
Open and Junior Dairy Cattle Show: Ayrshire, Red and White, Guernsey, Milking Shorthorn, Holstein, Brown Swiss and JerseyEA
Open Dairy Goat Show, followed by Best Doe in Show SelectionNW
Daily Dairy Hair Care ClinicNHA
Alpaca Demonstration with Angie GroveLFS
8:30 a.m.Department of Labor and Industry - Foreing Labor Certification program, how to apply for H2-A Workers and Work Opportunity Tax CreditLFS
9:00 a.m.Strength of Eggshells Presentation with Farm Show Jr. Committee member Erica TeagardenMHS
9:45 a.m.Children's Book Reading with Author Mary KlausEH
10:00 a.m.Bluebird Society Make and Take - Building a BirdhouseMHS

​Century Farm Awards Presentations 
​LFS
Hanging with Andy Seiler and Keith IsleyNHA
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
12:15 p.m.Daily Dose of Pennsylvania Dutch - All About the Schwenkfelder MuseumMHS
12:00 p.m.Draft Horse Hitch and Drive DemonstrationNHA
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
All Things Fish in PennsylvaniaLFS
1:30 p.m.Pennsylvania Wine and Cheese PairingsMHS
Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Queen Meet and GreetNHA
2:00 p.m.Supreme Champion of Dairy Breeds SelectionEA
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
2:30 p.m.Celebrity Cow Milking ContestEA
Smart Choice/Smart Use Health Insurance: Health Options for Farmers and Small BusinessesLFS
3:00 p.m.Junior Breeding Showmanship Clinic and Exhibitor PartySA
Ag Trivia!MHS
You’re in Good Company: The Farming Community Cares (Panel Discussion)LFS
3:30 p.m.Lumberjack Demonstration and CompetitionEA
4:00 p.m.Draft Horse Hitch and Drive DemonstrationNHA
Boosting Financial Wellness: Financial ClutterLFS
5:00 p.m.New Holland Arena Closes for general public, reopens for Rodeo ticket holdersNHA
Dreamer's Productions dancing and singing EntertainmentLFS
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie ContestMHS
Dairy Goat Best Doe in Show SelectionNW
5:30 p.m.Junior Breeding Sheep Showmanship ContestSA
7:00 p.m.Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals Rodeo Get tickets here!NHA

Saturday, January 132024

8:00 a.m.Junior Breeding Sheep ShowSA
Junior Meat Breeding Goat Showmanship Contest, followed by Junior and Open Boer Goat ShowNW
Children's RodeoNHA
Antique Tractor Restoration PresentationsLFS
Farm Class Horse Pulling DemonstrationEA
9:30 a.m.Canine Spectacular; Lucky the Spotted Lantern Fly Detection Dog, AKC Meet the Breeds, Retriever Demo, Dog SnugglingNHA
PA Farm Show Junior Committee Auction PreviewMHS
10:00 a.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
PA Farm Show Junior Committee AuctionMHS
11:30 a.m.Draft Horse Hitch and Drive DemonstrationEA
Cumberland County Drill Team DemonstrationNHA
12:00 p.m.Sought Out City Musical EntertainmentLFS
Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
1:00 p.m.Apple SaleMH
1:30 p.m.Wreath and Bow Making DemonstrationMHS
New Holland Arena Closes for general public, reopens for Rodeo ticket holdersNHA
2:00 p.m.Ham and Eggs Ag Magic ShowEH
2:30 p.m.Junior Breeding Master Showmanship ContestEA
2:15 p.m.Rabbits - Connecting to the CommunityMHS
3:00 p.m.FFA Antique Tractor Restoration Awards CeremonyLFS
4:00 p.m.Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals Rodeo
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NHA