The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Exhibition Center features multiple arenas and exhibition halls, along with a must-see food court. 2026 PA Farm Show Complex map The facility meets ADA requirements. For more information on accessibility at the show, see our frequently asked questions.
Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
🌾 PA Farm Show Highlights — Saturday, January 10, 2026
Opening Day is always one of the busiest and most energetic days of the entire week. While the full hour‑by‑hour schedule is listed on the PA Farm Show website, here are the major highlights you can expect:
🎉 Opening Ceremonies
- The Farm Show officially kicks off on Saturday morning.
- Expect remarks from state agriculture officials and America250PA‑themed programming (2026 theme: “Growing a Nation”).
🐄 Livestock Shows & Competitions
Opening day traditionally features:
- Dairy cattle shows
- Sheep and goat shows
- Youth livestock competitions
- Early rounds of equine events These are confirmed as part of the 2026 lineup of livestock and youth events.
🧀 Cheese, Alpacas & Sheep Herding Demonstrations
Local news previews specifically highlight:
- Cheese‑related events
- Alpaca showcases
- Sheep herding demonstrations These are part of the 2026 schedule of events.
🍽️ Food Court Fully Open
While the Food Court opens early on Friday, Jan. 9, Saturday is the first full day with:
- The famous Dairy Barn milkshakes
- PA Preferred® foods
- New 2026 items, including:
- America250PA Milkshake Flight
- Pennsylvania Blueberry Milk (These were announced as 2026 food highlights.)
🛒 Exhibit Halls & Vendors
Saturday is the first day all:
- Agricultural exhibits
- Equipment displays
- PA‑made product vendors
- Educational booths are fully open to the public.
🐴 Equine & Rodeo‑Related Events
The 2026 Farm Show includes equine events and rodeo‑related competitions during the week, and opening weekend typically features:
- Horse demonstrations
- Early heats of equine competitions These are part of the 2026 event lineup.
👨👩👧 Family Activities
Opening day always includes:
- Kids’ learning stations
- Hands‑on agricultural exhibits
- Culinary demonstrations
- 4‑H and FFA youth events
Admission
General admission to the PA Farm Show is free.
Some events and attractions may charge admission or be ticketed separately. This includes events offered as fundraisers for the Friends of Farm Show Foundation, events by the Pennsylvania State Showmen's Association, and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's Frontier Circuit Finals.
Location and parking
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center is located at 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA. You can view a map of the complex.
Parking for the PA Farm Show costs $15. The complex offers on-site lots in walking distance to the facility, along with off-site lots that open on a rolling basis. Staff and signage will direct visitors to available parking.
You can use our parking map(opens in a new tab) to view the available lots.