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Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center

Conference center Entertainer Exhibition and trade center

One of the Most Revieweds in Harrisburg


Address

2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States

Website

www.farmshow.pa.gov

Contact

+1 717-787-2905

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (7.5K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm

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  • 4/5 DropHit 5 months ago on Google
    Supernice facility very well laid out very very large! Great people running the place awesome parking always great to be here for the four h state championships. Looking forward to next year.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wanda M. 2 years ago on Google
    Some vendors did not attend and attendance was lower than past years, but it was Great. You get to really enjoy all the shows and sample items without being rushed. We loved it! Parking was easy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alli 2 years ago on Google
    We go here often every year and love the farm show and rodeo. We typically meet friendly faces and have a great time viewing all of the animals and watching different demonstrations. There are a ton of food vendors and lots of activities for kids, let's not forget the giant butter sculpture!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Silent W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was all right. Went there yesterday with a large group of friends. There was a lot to see, though I am sure I also missed a lot. As always, it gets absolutely packed with people. I talked to quite a few people in their booths, and it is nice to learn a lot about various people's passions. There definitely isn't as much there as there used to be, and there was hardly any big machinery.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Terry Sultzaberger J. 9 months ago on Google
    TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS MUST STOP! FRESH PRODUCE, BAKED GOODS, FLOWERS, JUST A REALLY GOOD FARMER'S MARKET!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela N. 3 months ago on Google • 306 reviews New
    Been going to the farm show for 35 years now and there's nothing to say bad about the place, we can complain about the crowd but that will never change since ppl come from all over the world to come to the farm show. Food was awesome... Milkshakes, fries and mozzarella cubes..

  • 5/5 Andrew S. 3 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    The Farm Show is always a great time for the kids to see animals up close and to learn more about Pennsylvania's agriculture. This year was a little quieter with all of the snow, but all of the volunteers and vendors were great, and the kids loved it. The salted caramel milkshake that was added this year was top notch too!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brett S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an awesome venue and great experience. Have been here a few times and there is so much to do. Attended most recently at the 2022 farm show and was once again blown away. I do wish they sold yearly merch for the show as I would be very quick to purchase that. The food is always so good and options are plentiful including vegan and vegetarian. Definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steph B. 2 years ago on Google
    Parking is 15$ and located across from the Farm Show Building. There's plenty of signs and Pennsylvania State Police to direct you. And there's shuttle buses that will drive you to the main entrance. You can find guides to the show at this entrance. Everyone is extremely nice and helpful, and the exhibits and vendors are excellent. The building is as always clean and well kept, and is equipped with bathroom facilities and changing stations. There are also many resting and eating areas available. There's porta-pottrys in the parking lot as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jason D. 3 months ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    I went on Thursday January 11th arriving 0900. Plenty of parking. Entering at the main entrance, you are presented with two immediate options. Go to the Main Giant hall to the right or up the escalator towards other areas and expositions. Signs are present, but poorly marked. Main hall food court was a big but expected disappointment with high prices, small portions and as was the case for my cheese curds, undercooked to the point I bit into some raw dough breading. I specifically went to see and speak to a veteran about farming, that never happened. By the time 1000 rolled around the place was swarming with children as far as the eye could see. It quickly became unbearable walk around comfortably without being rudely bumped or having to hear the screaming from the Un-behaved children. By 1045, I could no longer enjoy walking around the show and had to leave. I think in retrospect, I would have gone on a Monday hoping that the school trips don’t happen until later in the week. Many prized animals to see and get information from the owners. Too bad the chickens were kept home do as to not possibly infect them with the bird flu. The food court is not the only place to get food as the other vendors in the hall by the butter sculpture is.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Shane 1 year ago on Google
    As usual, the farm show was great! Picked up some nice gifts. Ate delicious food. Talked with many nice people. Was really disappointed, though, that the PA Farm Show Complex provides ZERO accommodations for visitors arriving by bicycle. There are thousands and thousands of parking spots for huge cars, trucks and SUVs, but not a single place where we could safely lock up our bikes. Come on, PA Farm Show Complex, you can do better than this!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve W. 1 year ago on Google
    Have been to the farm show and the sportsman show. Easy in and out of the facility. Parking is excellent and the building is well maintained. I’ve been coming here since 1995. It is always a high light. Now I brought my youngest son this year to carry on the tradition.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Topher K. 2 months ago on Google • 132 reviews New
    The place is huge and parking and leaving was a breeze. I wish my seat in the New Holland Arena was a little bigger and more comfy. Those stairs are super narrow and you feel like you could fall, but I guess that would never change as it's old. Still a great place for an event!

  • 5/5 Yalonda M. 2 months ago on Google • 124 reviews New
    We attended for the Great American Outdoor Show, and made a full day of perusing all the vendors and exhibitions. Huge selection of products and services!

  • 4/5 Ray Metzger I. 2 months ago on Google • 103 reviews New
    Gone are the year’s where the entire back section purveyors gave samples, COVID SUCKS!!! The addition of a Caramel Shake was a winner. Parking is $5s, the line to get into parking wasn’t terrible & the busses were fast this year. Who doesn’t love checking out the animals!!! If you only go 1 time a year go when it’s Farm Show!!!

  • 5/5 Stephanie Doug Y. 3 months ago on Google • 71 reviews New
    Great experience!!!! My daughter is so in love with the Cuddle a Goat!!! Glad they added something so interactive for the kids. Can't wait for next year

  • 5/5 Tara H. 3 months ago on Google • 48 reviews New
    There is so much to see and do at the farm show. Paid $15 to park and took a coach bus to the entrance, which was nice. Free admission. Breaded fried mushrooms, milkshakes, corn dogs, and fries were all delicious! Butterfly garden was fun, $4 admission for that. Long line to pet the rabbits and to snuggle goats so we didn't get to do that. You definitely need a whole day to see and explore everything.

  • 4/5 Amber W. 3 months ago on Google • 46 reviews New
    Great food, FF rodeo was really entertaining. Will definitely continue to come back annually as much as possible. Parking was $15, otherwise free entry and exhibits (many shows are add on prices, like the rodeo but it is very worth it). Even if you do not like farming, there is something of interest for almost anyone here. However, crowds can be unmanageable to walk through even if you are just passing through an area, and the ventilation in Holland Arena is lacking which makes having allergies an intolerable experience even with Benadryl.

  • 4/5 Marilu D. 3 months ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    I absolutely love the farm show and this year, it seemed like there were more exhibits and vendors than ever. However, I forgot how busy Friday nights and weekends are. Certain areas of the complex such as the Giant expo center food court and Main hall were so crowded it was nearly impossible to walk and navigate. This really impacted how enjoyable our night was. I arrived at 12:30pm, but between heavy traffic, parking and an extremely slow shuttle system, I didn't set foot in the complex until a few minutes after 2pm. I must've came at the height of arrival along with everyone else because other friends who arrived around 5 and 6pm, while they battled traffic, didn't have nearly as terrible an experience.

  • 5/5 Delbert Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Lots of great events, don't miss the Great American Outdoor Show in February! Easy to get to and plenty of parking.

  • 5/5 ERIC V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great show,only downfall was not hardly and camping gear and not one fish finder or any accessories for boats, minimal fishing poles. Prices were eghhhh ok at best. Really nice to see new products up close and nice staff from vendors to employees.

  • 4/5 Caroline 1 year ago on Google
    I had loads of fun at the Harrisburg Dessert Festival hosted by Cece’s Cake Shop. I wish parking were free to all, not just volunteers. I don’t believe I’ll ever visit the actual farm show due to the numerous animal rights violations, but as a convention center it was fun!

  • 4/5 Jim R. 2 years ago on Google
    Kind of disappointing. Mostly higher end gear, products and hunting excursions. Fishing gear was broad. Not one climbing stand for sale. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Not a annual event for me.

  • 4/5 Laurel T. 1 year ago on Google
    First time for me. Very educational on Ag products here. Peeked in on Goat show and Dog Contest as well as enjoyed some food, milkshake, looking at crafts and businesses in area.

  • 5/5 Janice T. 1 year ago on Google
    I love coming here! Not only is it a big venue, so many various small business display their products and we get to see live animals and pet them! I love horses and never knew that there was an annual horse expo! To start off the ticket line is never an issue, we get in, get scanned, and stamped within seconds. I never have to wait in a line. We saw a ton of vendors and it wasn’t overly crowded. My husband and I did go in a Thursday, we were informed on weekends it does get very crowded so we decided on a weekday. There are tons of food options, drinking options and the opportunity to sample based on vendor type. I love this visiting this place. It’s always an adventure. My favorite part was meeting rescued horses and hearing about their stories. We got to pet them and feed them snacks. Can’t ask for anything better 🥰

  • 3/5 Nicole K. 6 months ago on Google
    Was there tonight for the grand prix. Wow what a huge let down. The show was great and the entertainment looked great but who knows what he said! The sound system through the entire show was AWFUL!! you couldnt hear anything. It was low, muffled and echoing. It was so annoying and frustrating!!! Please fix it!! Bring back the vendors like the old days.

  • 4/5 Joseph Y. 6 months ago on Google
    Venue is good but could have been better prepared for the PA National Horse Show. Be aware; they claim there is free WiFi everywhere but the network does not work. Not good for someone relying on using that.

  • 4/5 Rodica M. 1 year ago on Google
    I wish I could give a five stars but parking and driving around the Complex was in my experience a disaster! It really needs to change! The foods delicious but little to nothing to eat for people who suffer from diabetes. I went on the last day of the show and attended the Rodeo which was the real treat. If you plan to attend, get your tickets way in advance as it sells out and it is really a great experience! Five stars for the Rodeo for sure! Here are some photos and videos from this event!

  • 5/5 Kevin W. 9 months ago on Google
    Went to Mecham Auto Auction and let me tell you it was a dream come true. Super friendly, helpful staff. Great venue for a great event.

  • 4/5 Luke B. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoy the entertainment but dread the parking and crowd management. It is like they purposely send you the long way around to get into this place. Wear your best walking shoes.

  • 5/5 Stephen T. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended the Great American Outdoor Show: an annual event. Biggest and Best Outdoor Show in the world. My son flew in from Florida to meet me, and my son-in-law and oldest grandson drove over from Philadelphia to join us: a true guys day out. My son and I have been attending for over 25 years.


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