Pennsylvania Farm Show

Daily Schedule

Explore the planned educational opportunities, events, performances, and activities happening throughout each day at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.

The Pennsylvania Farm Show will be held from January 10–17, 2026. Be sure to check our schedule for updates or cancellations before arriving at the show. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube to get the latest news.

For help with finding your way, view a map of the complex.
 

Operating hours: 12 p.m. – 9 p.m., Food Court access only (Free parking)

Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
 

TimeEventLocation
8 a.m.Draft Horse Show: Youth Decorating, Showmanship, Cart ClassesEquine Arena
 Youth Poultry Showmanship Contest Crossroads Conference Center
 Youth Poultry Poster Contest; Youth Poultry Scrapbook Contest East Hall
 Junior Exhibitor BreakfastSmall Arena
9 a.m.Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association ChampionshipNew Holland Arena
 Poultry Judging East Hall
 Agriculture Marketing Competition Awards CeremonyLancaster Farming Stage
9:30 a.m.Blue Ribbon Apple Pie ContestPSECU Stage
 Junior Market Lamb ShowSmall Arena
10 a.m.Opening Ceremonies with Secretary Russell ReddingMain Hall
 Rabbit/Cavy Youth Showmanship Contest, followed by Rabbit Youth Poster ContestEast Hall
 Chicken Egg ContestEast Hall
11 a.m.4-H State Project Ambassador Presentation by Samantha LauersenLancaster Farming Stage
12 p.m.Draft Horse Tandem and Cart ShowEquine Arena
 Older Horse Care and Needs Presentation by Taryn Fogg-Calumet of Run FarmLancaster Farming Stage
12:30 p.m.PA Preferred Junior Baking Cookies, Brownies, & Bar ContestPSECU Stage
 These Chains Musical PerformanceLancaster Farming Stage
1 p.m.Pennsylvania State Police Drill Team DemonstrationNew Holland Arena
1:30 p.m.Older Horse Care and Needs Presentation by Taryn Fogg-Calumet of Run FarmLancaster Farming Stage
2:00 p.m.Pennsylvania's Forest and Wood Industry Presentation by Jon GeyerLancaster Farming Stage
2:30 p.m.Junior Market Goat Show Small Arena
 Geisinger Health PresentationLancaster Farming Stage
3:00 p.m.Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Cowboy and Cowgirl Meet and Greet New Holland Arena
 Equine Barn Open to the Public (until 8 p.m.) Equine Barn
3:30 p.m.Homemade Chocolate Cake ContestPSECU Stage
4:30 p.m.Rabbit demonstration by Talya BardoleLancaster Farming Stage
5:00 p.m.Pennsylvania High School Rodeo Association ChampionshipNew Holland Arena
 Farm Show Fashions with a Flair Contest Banquet Hall
 4-H State Project Ambassador Presentation by Samantha Lauersen Lancaster Farming Stage
 Angorapalooza Small Arena
5:30 p.m.Farm Show's Got Talent ShowLancaster Farming Stage
6:00 p.m.Wine Competition AwardsPSECU Stage
 Truck and Tractor Pull Demonstration Equine Arena
6:30 p.m.Beer Competition Awards CeremonyPSECU Stage
7:00 p.m.Cheese Competition Awards CeremonyPSECU Stage
7:30 p.m.Cider Competition Awards CeremonyPSECU Stage

Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

TimeEventLocation
8 a.m.RING 1: Junior Breeding Cattle Show: Hereford, Simmental, SimGenetics, ShorthornEquine Arena
 RING 2: Junior Breeding Cattle Show: Angus, Mainetainer, LimGenetics,
All Other Breeds, All Other Purebreds
Equine Arena
 Junior Market Swine Show, followed by Junior Market Swine Showmanship ContestSmall Arena
8:30 a.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Equine Industry by Brynlee BalliettLancaster Farming Stage
9 a.m.Protect our Waters with Best Management Practices Presentation
by Femeena Pandara Valappil, Penn State University
Lancaster Farming Stage
9:30 a.m.Incredible Angel Food Cake Contest PSECU Stage
 Farming, Homesteading and Overcoming Obstacles Presentation by Echo Springs Farm Lancaster Farming Stage
10 a.m.Cowboy ChurchNew Holland Arena
10:30 a.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Greenhouse and Produce Sales by Brynn Karns Lancaster Farming Stage
11 a.m.Susquehanna Service Dogs Presentation by Melissa Harry Lancaster Farming Stage
 Pennsylvania State Police Drill Team DemonstrationNew Holland Arena
12 p.m.Rabbit Diversity and Hopping Demonstration by MolliLyn Petro and FriendsLancaster Farming Stage
12:30 p.m.Draft Horse Hitch Show and Pleasure Show - 6 Horse Hitch and Hitch ClassesNew Holland Arena
 Supreme Champion Junior Beef Heifer Selection, followed by Junior Beef ShowmanshipEquine Arena
 Overview of Burley and Dark Tobacco Production Presentation by Luke WigminLancaster Farming Stage
1 p.m.Financial Literacy Bingo with Maureen IttigLancaster Farming Stage
1:30 p.m.Getting Farms Engaged for the 250th with History Marketing and
Community Support Presentation by Randell Spackman 
Lancaster Farming Stage
2 p.m.Junior Market Cattle ShowEquine Arena
 Health and Nutrition Presentation by Zephan Samuel, Penn State University Lancaster Farming Stage
 From Switzerland to Pennsylvania: The Valais Blacknose SheepPSECU Stage
3 p.m.Dan Stonerook Musical PerformanceLancaster Farming Stage
4 p.m.Jelly/Jam Bar ContestPSECU Stage
5:30 p.m.Blue Sky Falls Musical PerformanceLancaster Farming Stage
6 p.m.Grand Champion Junior Market Drive Equine Arena
 Alpaca Fiber and FunSmall Arena
 America 250 Apron ContestPSECU Stage

Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

TimeEventLocation
8 a.m.RING 1: Open Breeding Cattle Show: Hereford, Simmental, SimGenetics, ShorthornEquine Arena
 RING 2: Open Breeding Cattle Show: Angus, Mainetainer, LimGenetics,
All Other Breeds, All Other PureBreds
Equine Arena
 Junior Market Lamb Showmanship Contest Small Arena
 Strategies to Improve Mental Health in the Workplace Presentation
by Sonya Nace, Penn State University 
Lancaster Farming Stage
8:30 a.m.Goat Milk Fudge - It's Udderly Delicious: Presentation by Laurel FFA Lancaster Farming Stage
9 a.m.Pop Stars - It's a Little Corny: Presentation by Manheim FFALancaster Farming Stage
9:30 a.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Fruit Industry
by Charley Lengel-Kramer
Lancaster Farming Stage
 Mullet Contest Check-InPSECU Stage, Main Hall
10 a.m.Rabies and Biosecurity Presentation by Dr. Erin Luley, PA Department of AgricultureLancaster Farming Stage
10:30 a.m.Update on Animal Health in PA Presentation by Dr. Erin Luley, PA Department of AgricultureLancaster Farming Stage
11 a.m.Veterinary Medicine Presentation by Dr. Erin Luley, PA Department of AgricultureLancaster Farming Stage
11:30 a.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Beef Industry
by Chelsie Bomgardner
Lancaster Farming Stage
 Mullet ContestPSECU Stage, Main Hall
12 p.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on PA Dairy Industry by Emma CopenhaverLancaster Farming Stage
12:30 p.m.Junior Market Goat Showmanship Contest Small Arena
 Beyond the Garden: Vocational Training and Use of Adaptive Materials for Youth with Disabilities Presentation by Emily Gulick and Nicholas Larcinese, Variety-The Children's Charity of the Delaware ValleyLancaster Farming Stage
1 p.m.Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners)Equine Barn
 General Heart Health Presentation by Lori Klein, Penn State UniversityEquine Barn
1:30 a.m.2026 Health Insurance Coverage Updates and Panel DiscussionLancaster Farming Stage
2 p.m.Pennsylvania State FFA Association Mid-Winter ConventionNew Holland Area
 Liam's Luck Woodcraft Presentation PSECU Stage, Main Hall
2:30 p.m.Pennsylvania Mushrooms Presentation by CCA Cyber Charter School StudentsLancaster Farming Stage
3 p.m.Open Beef Show Supreme Champion SelectionEquine Arena
 Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddle Entertainment by Debby Moore Family Lancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage, Main Hall
3:30 p.m.Mindfulness for Hearth Health Presentation by Lori KleinLancaster Farming Stage
4 p.m.Junior Market Turkey Showmanship followed by Junior Market Turkey ShowSmall Arena
 PA Farm Link Land Linking Database Presentation by Allie Stanley, PA Farm LinkLancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage, Main Hall
5 p.m.Sheep Herding State FinalsEquine Arena
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Center for Dairy Excellence
by Frances Weaver
Lancaster Farming Stage
5:30 p.m.Penn State Extension AgWorks Program Presentation by Cher Harpster, PSULancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage, Main Hall
6:30 p.m.Ag MagicPSECU Stage, Main Hall
 Folk IndieBob Musical PerformanceLancaster Farming Stage
6:45 p.m.Square Dance ParadeNew Holland Area
7 p.m.Square Dance CompetitionNew Holland Area
 Junior Market Master Showmanship COntestSmall Arena
 Money TriviaPSECU Stage, Main Hall

Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.


TimeEventLocation
7 a.m.Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation BreakfastBanquet Hall
8 a.m.Alpaca and Llama ShowEquine Arena
 Sheep Herding State FinalsNew Holland Arena
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on PA Nut Growers Association by Mary Walter Lancaster Farming Stage
8:30 a.m.Mind Your Own Beeswax! - Handmade Lip Balm: Presentation by Wilmington FFALancaster Farming Stage
9:00 a.m.Pennsylvania Farm Show Scholarship Foundation Awards PresentationsSmall Arena
 4-H Potato Grading and Identification ContestKeystone Conference Center
 Don't Get Burned: Presentation by Big Spring FFALancaster Farming Stage
 First Aid for Families and Farm Animals PresentationPSECU Stage, Main Hall
9:30 a.m.Junior Market Animal Sale of Champions (Lambs, Goats, Rabbits, Turkeys, Swine, Cattle)Small Arena
 How to Grow Strawberries: Presentation by Selinsgrove FFALancaster Farming Stage
10 a.m.Measuring Majesty - A Comprehensive Guide to Antler Scoring: Presentation by Juniata FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage, Main Hall
10:30 a.m.Junior Livestock Sale (Lambs, Goats, Rabbits, Turkeys, Swine, Cattle)Small Arena
 Precision in Picking - Techniques for Effective Apple Harvesting
and Selection: Presentation by Juniata FFA 
Lancaster Farming Stage
11 a.m.Mini Horse and Mini Mule Pulling ContestNew Holland Arena
 Scoring Deer: Presentation by Gifford Pinchot FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Trash to Treasure - Recycling and the Art of Upcycling Presentation PSECU Stage, Main Hall
11:30 a.m.Biodiesel - A Cost Saving Power Fuel: Presentation by Mohawk FFALancaster Farming Stage
12 p.m.Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners)Equine Barn
 Horse Saddling and Care: Presentation by Chambersburg FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage, Main Hall
12:30 p.m.Hunting Safety: Presentation by Chambersburg FFALancaster Farming Stage
1 p.m.Pony Pulling ContestNew Holland Arena
 Mason Jar Flower Arrangements: Presentation by Chambersburg Middle South FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Textile Science in AgriculturePSECU Stage, Main Hall
1:30 p.m.How to Test Soil for PH and Nitrogen: Presentation by Chambersburg Middle South FFALancaster Farming Stage
2 p.m.Horse Pulling ContestNew Holland Arena
 Emergency Medical Services Presentation by Danielle Pierre, Penn State UniversityLancaster Farming Stage
 Grow Nuts! PresentationPSECU Stage, Main Hall
2:30 p.m.Pennsylvania Food Protection Task Force Presentation by Suzanne Pyle, PA Department of AgLancaster Farming Stage
3:00 p.m.Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddle Entertainment by Debby Moore FamilyLancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage, Main Hall
3:30 p.m.Maximize the Benefits of Your GLP-s Medication PresentationLancaster Farming Stage
4:00 p.m.Pennsylvania's Greatest Whoopie Pie ContestPSECU Stage, Main Hall
 Rabbit Diversity and Rabbit Hopping Demonstration by MollyLyn Petro and FriendsLancaster Farming Stage
4:30 p.m.Plan Yourself in Ag Presentation with Friends of the PA Farm Show Lancaster Farming Stage
5 p.m.Speed Horse DemonstrationEquine Arena
 Homesteading and Deer Hunting Presentation by Benjamin TorreyLancaster Farming Stage
5:30 p.m.Celebrity Honey ExtractionLancaster Farming Stage
6 p.m.Special Presentation with Abe LincolnSmall Arena
6:30 p.m.Ag TriviaPSECU Stage, Main Hall
7 p.m.Hitch and Drive Demonstration, followed by Public Horse Driving OpportunityNew Holland Arena



Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

 

TimeEventLocation
8:00 a.m.Horsepower! Antique Tractor Display OpensEquine Arena
 Horse Shoe Pitching Contest and DemonstrationNew Holland Arena
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Apiary Industry by Heather InchLancaster Farning Stage
8:30 a.m.Snip Smart - Livestock Reproductive Management: Presentation by Northern Lebanon FFALancaster Farming Stage
9:00 a.m.Tractor GamesEquine Arena
 Horse-Shoeing and Sheep Shearing, Blacksmithing DemonstrationNew Holland Arena
 How Ewe Shear Sheep: Presentation by Northern Lebanon FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Boost Your Immune System PresentationPSECU Stage
9:30 a.m."F is For Farm Show Children's Program" by Mary KlausPSECU Stage
 Be Mine, Design!: Presentation by Northern Lebanon FFALancaster Farming Stage
10:00 a.m.Youth Fleece to Shawl ContestSmall Arena
 A Treat for All Ages: Presentation by Berling Brothersvalley FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
 Children's Pedal Pull Registration OpensEquine Arena
10:30 a.m.Children's Pedal PullsEquine Arena
 A Natural Solution: Presentation by Somerset FFALancaster Farming Stage
11:00 a.m.Canine SpectacularNew Holland Arena
 Children's Stick Horse RacesEquine Arena
 From Grain to Flour: Presentation by Somerset FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Pennsylvania Farm Show History with Mark KlausPSECU Stage
11:30 a.m.Fish to Dish: Presentation by Greenwood FFALancaster Farming Stage
12:00 p.m.Tractor Square Dance DemonstrationEquine Arena
 Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners)Equine Barn
 Soup Sudsers: Presentation by Greenwood FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
12:30 p.m.Faucet Fixing: Presentation by Greenwood FFALancaster Farming Stage
1:00 p.m.Parade of Tractor PowerEquine Arena
 Trapping Wild Animals in PA: Presentation by Chambersburg Middle FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Getting Started with Nature Journaling PresentationPSECU Stage
 Children's Pedal Pull Registration OpensEquine Arena
1:30 p.m.Fall Floral Design: Presentation by Chambersburg Middle FFALancaster Farming Stage
2:00 p.m.Children's Pedal Pulls and Stick Horse RacesEquine Arena
 The Farmer's Choice Awards Presentation by Lancaster FarmingLancaster Farming Stage
 Corteva Agriscience PresentationPSECU Stage
2:30 p.m.Tractor GamesEquine Arena
3:00 p.m.Sheep to Shawl ContestSmall Arena
 Celebrity Feed ScurryNew Holland Arena
 Old-Time and Bluegrass Fiddle Entertainment by Debby Moore FamilyLancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
3:30 p.m.Plant Yourself in Ag Presentation by The Friends of the Farm Show FoundationLancaster Farming Stage
4:00 p.m.The Importance of Farmers Knowing First Aid by Kayla HydeLancaster Farming Stage
 Getting Started with Nature Journaling PresentationPSECU Stage
4:15 p.m.Tractor Square Dance DemonstrationEquine Arena
5:30 p.m.PA Auctioneer's Bid Calling ContestPA Preferred Banquet Hall
 Speed Horse DemonstrationEquine Arena
 Rabbit Presentation by the PA Farm Show Rabbit DepartmentLancaster Farming Stage
 Foundational Wellness PresentationPSECU Stage
6:00 p.m.Money Trivia!PSECU Stage
 Gillian Smith Musical PresentationLancaster Farming Stage
6:30 p.m.Sheep to Shawl AuctionSmall Arena
7:00 p.m.Youth Fleece to Shawl AuctionSmall Arena
 PRCA First Frontier Rodeo WarmupNew Holland Arena
 Essential Oils PresentationPSECU Stage
7:30 p.m.Canine Meet the BreedsNew Holland Arena

 

Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

 

TimeEventLocation
7:00 a.m.Jr. Livestock Exhibitor BreakfastSmall Arena
8:00 a.m.Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship, followed by Junior Dairy Goat ShowNorthwest Hall
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Farm Bureau with Nate HuberLancaster Farming Stage
8:30 a.m.Sweet Side of Agriculture: Presentation by Moniteau FFALancaster Farming Stage
9:00 a.m.Miss First Frontier Circuit Rodeo Queen Pageant; Horsemanship Demonstrations and Flag Carrying ContestNew Holland Arena
 Encampment OpenSmall Arena
 PPL Live Line DemonstrationEquine Arena
 Emergency Farm Plan: Presentation by Moniteau FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Birch Oil and Pain Management PresentationPSECU Stage
9:30 a.m.Standing Tall and Staying Safe in the Tree Stand: Presentation by Moniteau FFALancaster Farming Stage
 Civilian DiscussionSmall Arena
10:00 a.m.PPL Live Line DemonstrationEquine Arena
 Veterans EventLancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
10:30 a.m.Grooming Angora Rabbits, Spinning and Utilizing the Wool: Presentation by Kayleigh SnyderLancaster Farming Stage
 Military DiscussionSmall Arena
11:00 a.m.Mini Horse ExtravaganzaNew Holland Arena
 Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners)Equine Barn
 Super Smart Farm Show Presentation by Lancaster FarmingLancaster Farming Stage
 How to Give a Proper Tea Party by Mary KlausPSECU Stage
11:30 a.m.Canine Meet the BreedsEquine Arena
 Bring Ag to Your School Presentation by Friends of Ag FoundationLancaster Farming Stage
 Civilian Discussion, Question & AnswerSmall Arena
12:00 p.m.Celebrating America: Farming in Colonial Pennsylvania Presentation by Phil Gruber, Lancaster FarmingLancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
12:30 p.m.Civilian Discussion, Question & AnswerSmall Arena
1:00 p.m.Exceptional Rodeo with PRCA Circuit Finals ContestantsNew Holland Arena
 Pennsylvania's Forest and Wood Industry PresentationLancaster Farming Stage
 Canine Partners for Life PresentationPSECU Stage
 Suicide Prevention for Agricultural Communities Presentation by Chi Catalone, Penn State UniversityLancaster Farming Stage
1:30 p.m.Draft Horse Hitch and Drive Demonstration and Salute to VeteransEquine Arena
 Aquaponics Presentation by CCA Cyber Charter School StudentsLancaster Farming Stage
2:00 p.m.Ticks and Tick Bite Prevention by Emily Struckhoff, Penn State UniversityLancaster Farming Stage
2:30 p.m.Open Breeding Sheep Show: Shropshire, Southdown, AORB Wool, Merino, Natural Colored, Corriedale, followed by Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe selectionSmall Arena
 Mosquitoes and Ways to Prevent Their Bites Presentation by Drew Lysaker, Penn State UniversityLancaster Farming Stage
3:00 p.m.Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association Presentation by Angie GroveLancaster Farming Stage
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
3:30 p.m.Junior Dairy Cattle Showmanship ContestEquine Arena
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on PennAg Industries with Kennady LairdLancaster Farming Stage
4:00 p.m.Rabbit Presentation by the PA Farm Show Rabbit DepartmentLancaster Farming Stage
 Liam's Luck Woodcraft PresentationPSECU Stage
4:30 p.m.Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association Presentation by Angie GroveLancaster Farming Stage
5:00 p.m.Tick and Tick Bite Prevention Presentation by Emily Struckhoff, Penn State UniversityNew Holland Arena
 Ag TriviaPSECU Stage
6:00 p.m.Rodeo FunEquine Arena
 All About Rabbit Judging PresentationPSECU Stage
 Rive Lee Musical PerformanceLancaster Farming Stage
7:00 p.m.Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals Rodeo, buy ticketsNew Holland Arena
 Gut Health PresentationPSECU Stage

 

Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

 

TimeEventLocation
8:00 a.m.Open Breeding Sheep Show: Hampshire, Cheviot, AORB Meat, Montadale, Tunis, Horned Dorset, Suffolk, Dorset, followed by Supreme Champion Ram & Ewe SelectionSmall Arena
 Open and Junior Dairy Cattle Show: Ayrshire, Guernsey, and Red & White DivisionsEquine Arena
 Combined Dairy Goat Show, followed by Best Doe in Show SelectionNorthwest Hall
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Apiary Industry with Emily KerstetterLancaster Farming Stage
8:30 a.m.Emergency Medical Services Presentation with Danielle Pierre, Penn State UniversityLancaster Farming Stage
9:00 a.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Mushroom Industry by Ashley OckerLancaster Farming Stage
9:30 a.m.Open and Junior Dairy Cattle Show: Milking Shorthorn DivisionEquine Arena
 "F is for Farm Show" Children's Program by Mary KlausPSECU Stage
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Goat Industry by Sophia SpangLancaster Farming Stage
10:00 a.m.Open and Junior Dairy Cattle Show: Holstein DivisionEquine Arena
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on PA Fairs by Ava ImmelLancaster Farming Stage
10:30 a.m.Barn Talks with Draft Horses (and their owners)Equine Barn
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Horizon Farm Credit by Jack RossLancaster Farming Stage
11:00 a.m.Open and Junior Dairy Cattle Show: Brown Swiss and Jersey DivisionsEquine Arena
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Potato Industry with Anna HouserLancaster Farming Stage
 Blue Ribbon Patriotism, The Farm Show's Role in WWII with Mary KlausPSECU Stage
 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals Rodeo, buy ticketsNew Holland Arena
11:30 a.m.Hitch and Drive DemonstrationNew Holland Arena
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Pork Industry by Garret KaltenbachLancaster Farming Stage
12:00 p.m.Ag MagicPSECU Stage
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Beef Industry by Lindsey KlineLancaster Farming Stage
12:30 p.m.Super Smart Farm Show Presentation by Lancaster FarmingLancaster Farming Stage
1:00 p.m.PRCA Rodeo Queen Meet and GreetNew Holland Arena
 Pennsylvania's Forest and Wood Industry Presentation by Jon GeyerLancaster Farming Stage
 Flax to Linen DemonstrationPSECU Stage
1:30 p.m.Rain Barrels: Uses and Benefits Presentation by Justin MansbergerLancaster Farming Stage
2:00 p.m.Supreme Champion of Dairy BreedsEquine Arena
 Storytime with Author and Illustrator Rachel DiAndrea - The Fat HalfieLancaster Farming Stage
2:30 p.m.Rodeo Warm UpNew Holland Arena
 Storytime with Author and Illustrator Rachel DiAndrea - ChickieChickieLancaster Farming Stage
3:00 p.m.Osteoporosis Prevention (Build Your Bones) Presentation by Laurie Welch, Penn State UniversityLancaster Farming Stage
 Line Dancing with the PA Farm Show Junior CommitteeEquine Arena
 Ag MagicPSECU Stage
3:30 p.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on PA Sustainable Ag by Lauren KennedyLancaster Farming Stage
4:00 p.m.Mini Horse ExtravaganzaEquine Arena
 Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Hardwoods Industry by Lauren SmithLancaster Farming Stage
 Storytime with Author and Illustrator Rachel DiAndrea - The Fat HalfiePSECU Stage
4:30 p.m.Farm Show Junior Committee Presentation on Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Industry by Lenka OhlerLancaster Farming Stage
5:00 p.m.New Holland Arena Closes for general public, reopens for Rodeo ticket holdersNew Holland Arena
 Oatmeal Raisin Cookie ContestPSECU Stage
 Rabbit Diversity and Rabbit Hopping Demonstration by MolliLyn Petro and FriendsLancaster Farming Stage
6:00 p.m.Junior Breeding Sheep Showmanship & Outstanding Young Shepherd ContestSmall Arena
 Rodeo FunEquine Arena
 Jake Groft Musical PerformanceLancaster Farming Stage
6:30 p.m.Storytime with Author and Illustrator Rachel DiAndrea - ChickieChickiePSECU Stage
7:00 p.m.Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals Rodeo, buy ticketsNew Holland Arena
 Learn How to Make Your Own PotpourriPSECU Stage

 

Operating hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 

TimeEventLocation
8 a.m.Junior Breeding Sheep Show Small Arena
 Junior Meat Breeding Goat Showmanship Contest, followed by Junior and Open Meat Breeding Goat ShowNorthwest Hall
 Antique Tractor Restoration PresentationsLancaster Farming Stage
 Lumberjack Demo and CompetitionEquine Arena
9:30 a.m.Farm Class Horse Pulling DemonstrationNew Holland Arena
10:00 a.m.PA Farm Show Junior Committee Auction PreviewPSECU Stage
10:30 a.m.PA Farm Show Junior Committee AuctionPSECU Stage
11:30 a.m.Draft Horse Hitch and Drive DemonstrationEquine Arena
 Rain Barrels: Uses and Benefits Presentation by Justin MansbergerLancaster Farming Stage
12:00 p.m.Rabbit Presentation by the PA Farm Show Rabbit DepartmentLancaster Farming Stage
12:30 p.m.Stars, Stripes and Stitches: A Hands-On Look at Betsy Ross’s Flag by Friends of Farm Show Board Members Beverly Gruber and Martha EbersoleLancaster Farming Stage
1:00 p.m.Antique Tractor Restoration Awards PresentationLancaster Farming Stage
 Cumberland County Drill Team DemonstrationEquine Arena
 Apple SaleMain Hall
 Rabbit Demonstration by Talya BardoleLancaster Farming Stage
 Rodeo Warm UpNew Holland Arena
2:00 p.m.New Holland Arena Closes for general public, reopens for Rodeo ticket holdersNew Holland Arena
 Christmas Tree Porch Pots PresentationPSECU Stage
2:30 p.m.Junior Breeding Master Showmanship ContestSmall Arena
 Brad Harden Musical PerformanceLancaster Farming Stage
3:00 p.m.Rodeo FunEquine Arena
3:30 p.m.Foundational Wellness PresentationPSECU Stage
4:00 p.m.Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Circuit Finals Rodeo, buy ticketsNew Holland Arena

 

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PA Preferred® Culinary Connection Stage

Head over to the Main Hall to enjoy talented chefs showcasing dishes made with PA Preferred® and local ingredients — highlighting the creativity, quality, and pride of our Commonwealth’s farms. Catch live cooking demonstrations, insider tips, and interactive tastings that bring Pennsylvania’s farms and kitchens together in delicious, inspiring ways.