FESTIVALS WORTH PLANNING A TRIP AROUND While Pennsylvania has exciting events throughout the year, you won’t want to miss the sights, sounds, and spectacles of the state’s — and nation’s — biggest and best festivals to experience art, agriculture, music, and sports. —BY TERESA BITLER events PA FARM SHOW January 4–11, 2020 | Harrisburg, farmshow.pa.gov The nation’s largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof, the PA Farm Show features nearly 6,000 animals and 12,000 competitive exhibits spread throughout 11 halls and three arenas. Don’t miss the traditional butter sculpture event that has depicted cows, school children, and Ben Franklin in past years. GROUNDHOG DAY February 2, 2020 | Punxsutawney, groundhog.org There’s more to Groundhog Day than Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication. In the days leading up to February 2, take a hay ride through town, have breakfast with Phil, listen to live music, and tour Gobbler’s Knob, where Phil will look for his shadow on the big day. PA Farm Show Harrisburg Groundhog Day Punxsutawney 42 visitPA.com TOP TO BOTTOM: PA DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE; PA GREAT OUTDOORS VISITORS BUREAU
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