A2B-Lancaster Farming, Saturday, January 5, 1991
ANIMALS ON DISPLAY - Over 5,000 animals will be
exhibited throughout Farm Show Week. Sheep, swine,
horses, dairy cattle, beef cattle, dairy goats, poultry and rab
bits will be the focal point of judging competitions and sales.
APPLE PIE CONTEST - Now in its third year, the Blue
Ribbon Apple Pie Contest has become a Farm Show tradi
uon. Co-sponsored by the Pa. Apple Marketing Board, the
contest brings together certified winners from 1990 local
and county fairs to compete for the state title.
ASSOCIATION MEETINGS - Farm Show Week pro
vides a great opportunity for agricultural associations to con
duct meetings since so many members are already attending
or participating in the show. If your agricultural organization
would like to schedule a meeting room during the show,
please call 717-787-5373.
BEEF CATTLE • See five different breeds of beef cattle
m competition at the 75th Farm Show. In addition to the
popular Angus cattle, the show features Limousin, Polled
Hereford, Charolais and Simmental breeds. Open beef cattle
judging is scheduled for Tuesday, and the junior beef and
steers will be judged on Thursday in the Large Arena.
BRED GILT SHOW AND SALE - The Bred Gilt Show
and Sale affords swine breeders an excellent opportunity to
purchase champion animals to build and improve their
herds. Berkshire, Duroc, Hampshire and Landrace swine
wdl be sold on Monday in the Small Arena, with Yorkshire,
Spotted Swine, Poland China and Chester White swine
going to auction on Tuesday.
BUTTER SCULPTURE - For the first lime ever, the
Farm Show presents a butter sculpture. Co-sponsored by the
four dairy promotion agencies operating in Pennsylvania,
the sculpture will be hand-carved from 800 pounds of Kell
er’s Butter. The butter will be donated to local food banks
when the show is over. This unique exhibit will be on dis
play throughout the week in the Main Lobby, so bring your
cameras!.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS - Governor Casey has
authorized the release of more than $3.2 million in capital
funds for construction of a new livestock exhibition hall at
the Farm Show Complex. The two-story addition will be
located south of the Large Arena, adjacent to the East and
North buildings. Construction is schedule for completion
prior to the 1993 show. The installation of a new roof over
the Large Arena was recently completed, and other projects
slated for completion in mid-1991 include new lighting,
heating and sound systems in the Large Arena.
COCOA COOKIE AND CAKE CONTESTS - Divi
sion winners of county and local fairs will compete in this
new event co-sponsored by the Pa. State Association of
County Fairs. Champions in both categories will win a
weekend trip for four to their choice of the nearby Hershey
Resort and Conference Center or the Hershey Hotel.
COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS - See more than 250
commercial exhibits featuring the newest innovations in
farm equipment, services and products. With over $lO mil
lion of equipment on display, you will want to give yourself
plenty of time to see and learn about this year’s newest
products.
COMMODITY DISPLAYS - Some of the Farm Show’s
best kept secrets are located in the the East and West Lobby.
The commodity displays include such products as com, hay,
tobacco, maple syrup, fruit, nuts, honey, potatoes, small
grains, vegetables, evergreen trees, poultry, wool and
mushrooms. See some of Pennsylvania’s finest agricultural
products in competition.
COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS ■ Looking for some
new menu ideas? Cooking demonstrations will be featured
daily in the Pennsylvania Food Pantry in the West Lobby.
Student chefs from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania
and the Harrisburg Area Community College will share their
culinary talents, preparing recipes with quality Pennsylvania
food products.
DAIRY CATTLE SHOWS - Over 400 head of dairy
cattle representing six major breeds will be exhibited in the
North Building throughout Farm Show Week. Dairy cattle
judging lakes place on Wednesday in the Large Arena, con
cluding with the selection of the Supreme Champion Dairy
Cow.
DAIRY FUN NIGHT - Showgoers will find plenty to
smile about during this all new Monday evening program in
the Small Arena. Co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Dairy
Promotion Program, the event features an ice cream churn
ing contest, butter making contest, celebrity milking contest,
calf dressing and dairy jeopardy in recognition of Pennsyl
vania’s outstanding dairy industry.
DAIRY GOAT SHOW - If dairy goats are a priority on
your list of things to see at the Farm Show, plan to attend on
Friday. The dairy goat judging begins at 8:30 AM in the
Large Arena, with competition and dairy goats on display
there throughout the day.
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS - Federal and state gov
ernment agencies, along with universities and agricultural
organizations, offer Farm Show visitors valuable informa
tion on their services and activities.
FAMILY LIVING EXHIBITS - The Family Living
Department on the Lower Concourse of the Large Arena
gives the homemaker and craft enthusiast an opportunity to
guage their skills in statewide competition. The food, clo
thing and craft exhibits make this stop appealing to young
and old alike.
Farm Show: Special Features, Special Attractions
FARM SHOW POSTER • A commemorative poster has
been specially designed to mark the 75th Farm Show. The
poster salutes the proud heritage of Pennsylvania agriculture
using a 1903 image of a farmer husking com. The image is
taken from the tiled pavement in our State Capitol Building
and is one of many scenes recognizing agriculture. A limited
number of the posters will be on sale at the souvenir stands
during Farm Show Week.
FLOWERS - Over 3,000 poinsettias are used to decorate
the facility during Farm Show Week. The flowers, pur
chased from the Pennsylvania Florists Association, come
from more than 80 greenhouses around the Commonwealth.
The asssociation uses the proceeds from this decoration con
tract to fund educational programs which promote their
industry.
FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL - The Folk Dance Festival,
scheduled for Tuesday evening in the Large Arena, has
always been a sight to behold. This year promises to be no
exception. The competition will be intense as 50 sets of
dancers vie for monetary prizes in three divisions.
4-H HORSE DRILL TEAM - Hooves will click and
flags will fly as 25 members of the Cumberland County 4-H
Horse Drill Team perform a precision riding program during
the rodeo intermission on Sunday. This club has been pleas
ing Farm Show audiences for many years and this year
promises to be every bit as exciting.
4-H OPPORTUNITIES - Along with the traditional 4-H
exhibits, the 1991 Farm Show has been expanded to include
many new 4-H creative endeavors, like shooting sports,
indoor gardening and child care projects. The 4-H display
area, located on the Lower Concourse of the Large Arena,
will be open to the public all week.
HISTORICAL MARKER - In conjunction with the
75th Farm Show, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission will honor the significance of the event by
placing an historical marker on the Farm Show grounds.
Through its Historical Marker Program, the Commission
commemorates events that have had meaningful impact on
their times. The annual Farm Show is being recognized not
only for its local importance, but its statewide and national
significance as well.
HISTORY BOOK - The chance to relive the history of
the Pennsylvania Farm Show awaits you in this special
publication. The book traces the history of the show from its
modest beginnings into one of the premier agricultural
events in the nation. Beginning on January 6, a limited num
ber of these commemorative books will be on sale at souve
nir stands around the complex.
HORSE SHOWS - Always a favorite, horse shows and
contests dominate the evening programs in the Large Arena.
The draft horse hitched competition on Monday evening is
the first of the events, followed by the Horse Pulling Contest
on Wednesday and the Pony Pulling Contest on Thursday.
Equine lovers will also find more than 100 horses in the
Northwest Building as exhibitors groom them for judging.
Discover the strength, skill and beauty of these majestic
animals.
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SALE - The Junior Livestock
Sale (sheep, swine and beef) recognizes the dedication and
achievements of 4-H and FFA members involved in junior
market livestock programs. Earnings from the auction go
directly to the young exhibitors, often enabling them to
pursue careers in agriculture. Held in the Small Arena on
Friday, the sale is supported by many statewide and local
businesses. The Farm Show is challenging businesses and
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