Gov. Schweiker Introduces New Farm Show Complex
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that defines Pennsy Ivania farm
life and farmers. The additions
and new construction provide "a
compelling commeicial that we
send to the global marketplace so
that good products and good re
lationships come to Pennsylva
nia.”
The harm Show Complex is a
partner with the host city of
Harrisburg with the economic
well-being of the city in mind.
The complex brings about $4BO
million in business to the city.
“We constitute, to a great extent,
the economic well-being of the
midstate,” he said.
Schweiker unveiled a ceremo
nial plaque during the morning
ceremonies.
Schweiker was joined on the
podium by Kelly Powell Logan,
secretary for the Department of
General Services; Merle Ryan,
deputy secretary of public works;
Jacqueline Pratt, Pennsylvania
Fair Queen; Dave Bittner, state
FFA president; and Dennis
Grumbine, Farm Show director.
Afterward, Schweiker went on
a sightseeing tour of the facility
with members of the press and
General Assembly. Along the
way, he was greeted in the
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livestock displays; to the new
horse barn; and through the spine
to various other locations, includ
ing the new Banquet Hall.
Along the way. Schweiker
made many comments.
“There aren't enough superla
tives,” he said to the entourage
about the beauty of the new con
struction. Schweiker turned to
Rep. Art Hershey (R-13) and
said, “What do you think. Art?”
Hershey replied, “Amazing.”
A new expo hall, another large
arena, a new livestock barn, a
two-tier concourse that connects
the new construction with the
existing facility, and upgrades
that have brought changes to the
small arena, the previous family
living center, and a 4-H and FFA
dormitory are all part of the mas
sive project that adds 360,000
square feet to what was an al
ready a big complex. And for the
first time, the Farm Show Com
plex will have air conditioned
venues so it is a 21st century fa
cility that will attract expositions
in all seasons of the year.
The new expo hall of 175,000
square feet becomes the largest
venue v ithin the sprawling com
plex, providing additional space
to accommodate nation-leading
agricultural events and any array
of other events.
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existing large arena to establish
the Farm Show Complex as a
leader facility for cattle and
equine expositions on the North
American continent. The new
large arena has a floor that mea
sures approximately 300 feet long
and 150 feet wide, with accompa
nying seating for 1.700 specta
tors.
The new livestock barn adds to
the complement of current and
new venues that make it possible
for the Pennsylvania Department
of Agriculture to host some of the
largest international livestock ex
positions to include the All-
American Dairy Show, Keystone
International Livestock Exposi
tion, and the Pennsylvania Na
tional Horse Show.
The two-tier concourse will
provide convenient passage for
visitors and exhibitors from the
new venues to those that already
exist. The lower concourse will be
for the movement of livestock,
their handlers and vendors. The
upper concourse will be for pe
destrian traffic moving through
the complex.
In addition to the construction
of new components, the project
has brought about modernization
upgrades to current areas within
the Farm Show Complex.
The former Family Living
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square feet of upgraded space
(hat will accommodate modern
shows and conventions. A new
kitchen and seating area will
make it possible for shows to
have a new cafeteria and the op
portunity to host dinners for up
to 1,500 guests.
The current Small Arena has
had a major facelift that replaced
bleacher seats with individual
arena seats. Also, the auction
block as been rebuilt. And, a new
feature is the construction of
three “sky boxes” that will pro
vide convenient and comfortable
hospitality areas during the con
duct of events in the Small
Arena.
The former cafeteria has been
transformed into a dormitory for
4-H and FFA members who are
attending multiple-day activities
at the Farm Show Complex and
need overnight accommodations.
When not used as a youth dormi
tory, this upgraded area can be
used as a business center for ex
hibitors.
Resources also have been made
available for a new roof to shelter
and protect the current complex.
“Our vision was to build for
the future and to provide Penn
sylvania agricultural community
with a world-class exposition
complex that will make it possi-
this
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Gov. Mark Schweiker unveils the new
commemorative plaque for the Farm
Show construction.
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A display model of the
complex greets visitors to
the New Foyer at the Farm
Show Complex.
ble to showcase the great work of
our people and the leadership
role they play here at home,
across the nation and around the
world,” Agriculture Secretary
Sam Hayes said. “We have
achieved our goals.”
The Department of General
Services is responsible for public
works projects sponsored by the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and coordinated the project for
the Department of Agriculture.
Reynolds Construction did the
design and construction work for
the project.
Complete information about
the construction and Farm Show
schedule is scheduled next week,
again in the Lancaster Farming
Farm Show Showcase Section
Jan. 4, and aPo in the Farm
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