The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association announced upcoming fun dairy attractions and family activities, as well as a NEW America250PA Milkshake Flight, a new Pennsylvania produced Blueberry milk and FREE milkshakes to honor our military on Jan. 15 to celebrate the 2026 PA Farm Show.
PA Dairymen’s Association, America250PA and Visit PA are proud to present a NEW Historic THREE-Flavor Signature “AMERICA250PA” Milkshake Flight for the 2026 PA Farm Show which starts this week. The PA Dairymen’s will offer the new “AMERICA250PA” Milkshake Flight featuring naturally colored Red (Strawberry), White (Vanilla) and Blue (Raspberry) flavors at the PA Farm Show to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The country’s largest indoor agricultural exhibition starts on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with the Food Court opening this Friday, January 9 at Noon with FREE parking.
“Our dairy farmers are proud to welcome visitors and families each day at Destination Dairy and The Calving Corner, giving them a firsthand look at life on the farm,” PA Dairymen’s Executive Director Dave Smith said. “From answering questions about where milk comes from to caring for our animals and sharing the story of Pennsylvania’s dairy industry, our farm families are passionate about educating and engaging visitors. We’re grateful for the dedication of our farmers and the continued support of those who stand behind them and our philanthropic initiatives.”
AT THE PA FARM SHOW PA DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION WILL ALSO FEATURE:
- The “America250PA PA Dairymen’s Milkshake Flight” and the other legen-DAIRY milkshake flavors including chocolate and a mix
- Delectable golden-fried Mozzarella Cheese Cubes served with Marinara
- Scrumptious American or Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Soft Serve Ice Cream and fresh, locally produced flavored milks including NEW Blueberry, Strawberry or Chocolate and regular milk
- A NEW Strawberry Sundae
- Proceeds from these dairy treats support PA Dairymen’s year-round philanthropic efforts
- “Military Appreciation Day Thank You” on Thursday, January 15th in partnership with The Birner Group- Renewal by Andersen of Central PA! The PA Dairymen’s Association will offer a FREE milkshake at both Milkshake Booths to active military and veterans with proper ID on this day to honor them.
OTHER 2026 PA DAIRY-RELATED FARM SHOW FEATURES INCLUDE:
- Ollie’s joins the Farm Show celebration and will be featured on this year’s 2026 PA Dairymen’s Association napkins to support the PA Dairy industry.
- Friday, January 9, 11:00 a.m. – A Fill A Glass with Hope® 11th Anniversary Celebration and Media Event with Sec. of Agriculture Russell Redding and two-time Super Bowl Champion Charlie Batch (Pittsburgh Steelers) kicks off 2026’s fresh milk campaign to feed the hungry. Partners include PA Dairymen’s Association, American Dairy Association North East, Feeding Pennsylvania, PA Dairy Promotion Program, supporters, farmers, PA Dairy Royalty, food bank representatives, business leaders and others! To date, over 41 million servings of fresh milk have been distributed throughout the nine member Feeding PA food banks.
- PA Dairymen’s will again ask milkshake fans to consider adding $1 to their milkshake purchases at their Food Booths to support Fill A Glass with Hope®.
- Calving Corner returns with interactive, family-friendly learning activities. This crowd favorite is going to be a full #DestinationDairyPA showcase complete with live births, adorable calves and cows, dairy farm families and more. The Destination Dairy Northeast Exhibit Hall with also feature a “Moo-U” interactive, STEM learning area with hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
- Witness the Miracle of Life In-Person or Stay Updated at Home and via Social for exciting Calving Corner news! The Calving Corner is the cornerstone in the “Destination Dairy” Northeast Exhibit Hall, giving visitors a firsthand look at the Pennsylvania dairy industry and providing educational learning activities for children of all ages. The Calving Corner, a live dairy cow-birthing center, gives visitors the chance to experience the miracle of life while learning about the care and stewardship that happens on today’s dairy farms. With the help of their dairy farm owners and veterinarians, watch as approximately 16 calves will be delivered over the stretch of the week thanks to the support and dedication of this year’s Calving Corner host farms.
- Four Pennsylvania dairy farms will share their story with visitors throughout the 2026 Calving Corner exhibit and demonstrate the dairy birthing process. Cows representing the four farms will calve on site during the entire length of the Farm Show. Farms include Rock Solid Dairy, the Garber Family, Cumberland County; Kurtland Farms, the Kurtz Family, Berks County; Sweigart Dairy, the Sweigart Family, Lancaster County; and PennEngland Farms, the England Family, Blair County.
- Also located in the Northeast Hall is Destination Dairy Educational Learning Space. Dairy is a large Sector of the State’s #1 Industry, Agriculture. Come meet Dairy Princesses from across Pennsylvania and check out the interactive displays as you learn more about milk, the nutrition it provides and the dairy industry. PA Dairy Royalty and PA Dairy Princesses will lead children and families in fun, entertaining activities from The Calving Corner!
Pennsylvania agriculture continues to be a national leader, supporting 600,000 jobs and generating $132.5 billion for the Commonwealth’s economy
Smith added, “Toasting America’s 250th birthday will be thrilling with our special new flight of three patriotic flavors, thanks to our partnership with America250PA and Visit PA. We are proud to commemorate our country’s founding right here in its birthplace of Pennsylvania and equally proud to create a unique America250PA Milkshake Flight for Farm Show fans. This historic flight will feature our NEW, delicious Blue Raspberry Milkshake and join other favorites returning – Red Strawberry and White Vanilla. We are excited to share our newest feature flavor along with our entire America250PA Flight with fans.”
The 2026 Farm Show — Pennsylvania’s State Fair™ — will kick off America250PA special events bringing millions of visitors to the Commonwealth recognizing Pennsylvania’s prominent role in our nation’s founding. As the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country, the PA Farm Show welcomes more than half a million visitors each year, along with 6,000 animals, hundreds of exhibits and vendors, dozens of demonstrations and contests, and one incredible butter sculpture. PA Farm Show is held at the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, Pa.
