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.
Friday, January 9th
Operating hours: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Food Court access only (Free parking)
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.
- Friday, January 9, 11:00 a.m. – A Fill A Glass with Hope® 11th Anniversary Celebration and Media Event with Sec. of Agriculture Russell Redding and two-time Super Bowl Champion Charlie Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) kicks off 2026’s fresh milk campaign to feed the hungry. Partners include PA Dairymen’s Association, American Dairy Association North East, Feeding Pennsylvania, PA Dairy Promotion Program, supporters, farmers, PA Dairy Royalty, food bank representatives, business leaders and others! To date, over 41 million servings of fresh milk have been distributed throughout the nine member Feeding PA food banks.
- PA Dairymen’s will again ask milkshake fans to consider adding $1 to their milkshake purchases at their Food Booths to support Fill A Glass with Hope®.
Classic Farm Show Staples (Expected Again in 2026)
While not explicitly listed in the search results, the Farm Show traditionally features these staples every year, and the 2026 previews emphasize “delicious and taste‑tempting Farm Show foods” made from PA products:
- The famous Dairy Barn milkshakes
- Fried mushrooms
- Baked potatoes
- PA Preferred® foods
- Apple cider slushies
- Maple products
- Cheese cubes & grilled cheese
- Honey ice cream
(These are long‑running fixtures and are strongly implied to return, though not individually listed in the 2026 preview.)
🥧 General Food Court Notes
- The Food Court opens early — Friday, Jan. 9 at noon, with free parking that day.
- The 2026 theme, “Growing a Nation,” ties into America250PA celebrations, so expect more patriotic‑themed foods and PA‑sourced ingredients throughout the court.
🥛 What’s New Overall
The biggest confirmed additions for 2026 are:
- The America250PA Milkshake Flight
- Blueberry Milk
- Expanded dairy attractions and family‑friendly food‑related activities
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.