The All-American Dairy Show, set for Sept. 13-18 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center in Harrisburg, is proud to be celebrating its 45th anniversary with the theme, a “Celebration of Excellence.”
Show entries are due August 15. Late entries will be accepted until August 29 for an additional fee.
The kick-off weekend of the show is packed with events for youth and adults, starting with the Pennsylvania Junior Dairy Show on Saturday, Sept. 13. That day, youth may also participate in the “Fire-Up Social and Scavenger Hunt,” and dairy food enthusiasts can sample locally-made products at the Blue Ribbon Processor event.
Events for Sunday, Sept. 14 include the tour to Star Rock Dairy, the 45th Anniversary Hospitality and Appreciation Social, and the Youth Benefit Auction with all proceeds benefiting youth events.
The Premier National Junior Events, “Harrisburg 2008 – Where Youth are Stars,” runs Sept. 13-16 with seven national junior dairy shows, a national-level showmanship contest, dairy judging and junior dairy challenge.
Weeklong events include the 11th All-Dairy Antique and Collectibles Show featuring dairy art and a trade show with the “Come Snack with the Vendors” event on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
The annual All-American Dairy Show awards including the Pioneer and Image Awards and the Obie Snider Award, will be presented at the All-American Dairy Show “Got Milk” Banquet on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The week caps off with the 52nd Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Pageant on Saturday, Sept. 20.