What you need to know if you’re going to the Pennsylvania Farm Show

If you’re planning to go to the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show, check out the following information and tips from the show’s visitors guide:

Planning your visit

• The Farm Show runs Saturday through Jan. 14

• Admission is free.

• Best time to arrive: between 9 a.m. and noon

• Busiest time: weekends and weekdays 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Parking and travel

• Parking is $15 at all Farm Show Complex-operated lots. Payment for parking at the Farm Show Complex & Expo Center is credit card only. Cash will not be accepted.

• Write down or photograph the parking lot name and location of your vehicle. Be prepared for heavy traffic and pedestrian congestion.

• Two off-site Farm Show lots offer free shuttle service: east of the complex at Elmerton Avenue and Sycamore Drive and north at Harrisburg Area
Community College on Wildwood Drive.

• Follow PennDOT traffic signs to open parking lots. Signs on all major roads leading to the complex are updated throughout the day.

• Visit 511PA.com/farm_show for travel times and route options, or download the app on your smartphone.

Shuttle service

• Free shuttle service is available from all Farm Show-managed off-site parking lots. Lots operated by other groups may not offer shuttle services.

• Handicapped parking is available at all parking lots operated by the Farm Show Complex.

Animals

• Be careful around the animals. Farm animals can kick and bite, or move quickly, particularly if frightened or startled.

• If you have allergies to animals, hay or straw, plan accordingly.

• Wash your hands before eating or touching food. Remind children not to place their hands in their mouths without washing them first. Hand sanitizers are
available throughout the complex.

Special events

The Farm Show Food Court opens Friday at noon and is open daily from 8 a.m. until show closing. Only the Food Court will be open on Friday. All other exhibits open Saturday at 8 a.m.

• Most events and activities are free. There are admission charges for the PRCA rodeos on Jan. 12, 13 and 14, and goat cuddling and yoga in the New Holland
Arena Concourse, Merry-Go-Round in the Main Hall, fishing experience in the East Hall, and the Butterfly House and kids’ tractor ride in the Giant Expo Hall.

• New arena events sponsored by the Friends of the Farm Show Foundation include Grand Champion Jr. Market Animal Drive, Llama Show, Judge Along!,  Horse Vaulting, Mini Horse Extravaganza and Canine Spectacular.

Emergency and other services

State police provide security and traffic management, and troopers are continually touring the show. They may be reached on-site by calling 717-787-4171.

• A medical doctor and emergency medical technicians are on-site during show hours. Find them in the Giant Expo Hall, Crossroads connector link and at the Cameron Street Lobby desk.

• Free manual wheelchairs are available at the security desk on a first come-first served basis.

More information

Go to, farmshow.pa.gov

Source: Berkshire mont