Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced July 6 the Pennsylvania Farm Show will host a Summer Food Fest, providing Pennsylvanians the opportunity to taste their Farm Show food-favorites as they countdown to the 2022 show.

The Summer Food Fest will take place in the GIANT Expo Hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center July 16-18. Vendors will be open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

“Pennsylvania Farm Show food has a reputation - Pennsylvanians from far and wide flock to the food court each January to savor their favorites until the time comes again,” Redding said. “Cool off with a milkshake and enjoy a sampling of the fan favorite potato doughnuts and fries, pulled pork and more.”

An assortment of producers will have offerings. These include: Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, Pa. Mushroom Farmers, Pa. Potato Cooperative, Snyder’s Concessions, Sherri’s Crab Cakes, Blind Spot Nutbutters, CM Bars LLC, Hillbilly’s Jerky, Lancaster Trading House, Inc., Stroopies, Inc., Tastie Teas, Whispering Brook Farm, Wild LLC, Uglie Acres, Nana’s Cookies, Christina Maser Company, Little Specialty Foods, Whiskey Hollow Maple, and Cheers to You.

A full menu of product offerings is available online.

Parking is free and seating will be available for patrons to sit and enjoy their food.

In addition to food vendors, the Pennsylvania Farm Show has arranged for a small sampling of AgExplorer Stations to be available providing opportunities for agriculture learning opportunities from the Friends of Farm Show, Dauphin County 4-H, Pennsylvania Dairy Princesses and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

The 2022 Pennsylvania Farm Show is scheduled to take place in person from Jan. 8-15, 2022.