Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show
Visitors can browse a massive marketplace featuring holiday décor, apparel, jewelry, toys, treats, and artisan crafts. The show features a decorated Royal Christmas entrance, author meet-and-greets, and an Entertainment Stage offering step-by-step line dancing instruction. Guests can also unwind between shopping stops in dedicated shoppers lounges and stadium seating areas.
What to Expect
One of the largest holiday shopping shows in the country.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Marketplace Events
Food & Drink
Food vendors and treats are part of the marketplace; concessions are cashless.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and gift seekers
Vibe
Festive and bustling
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adults: $12.00 at the box office; $10.00 + $1 service fee online by 12/1/26. Seniors 62+: $10.00 at the box office; $8.00 + $1 service fee online by 12/1/26. Children 11 and under: free with a paying attendee. Groups of 20 or more: $8.00. Tickets after 4pm: $5.00, box office only. Second Day Tickets: $5.00. Girls Night Out: $5 ticket + $1 service fee. Friends and Family Day: 2 for 1 tickets after 1pm. – Get tickets
- Parking: A coupon saves $2 on parking; the coupon must be downloaded and printed, and digital coupons are not accepted. Parking is free after 3pm.
Tips & Advice
- Buy adult and senior tickets online before the show opens, since the discounted advance price ends December 1 and box office prices are higher.
- Download and print the parking coupon before you leave home, because digital coupons are not accepted at the PA Farm Show Complex.
- Bring a credit card or have a cash app ready, as all concessions and parking at the Farm Show Complex are now cashless.
- If you run out of time, buy a discounted second day ticket at the box office on your way out so you can come back.
- Join the show's mailing list to get a promotional code for a discount on adult tickets before you buy.
Special Events & Promotions
- Government Worker Day (Thursday, December 3): government employees with valid ID get free admission plus a companion ticket for a guest.
- Girls Night Out (Friday evening, December 4): music, signature drinks, door prizes and a discounted ticket. Regular ticket holders can stay without buying another ticket.
- Country Christmas Night (Saturday evening, December 5): step-by-step line dancing for all levels with Dancin' with Brittanie on the Entertainment Stage, plus door prizes and country-themed giveaways.
- Friends and Family Day (Sunday afternoon, December 6): 2-for-1 tickets.
- Hero Day (Sunday, December 6): military, veterans, police, firefighters, first responders, nurses, doctors and teachers get free admission plus a free companion ticket with valid ID at the box office.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I park and go in?
Enter the parking lot through Gate J and follow the parking attendants. Go into the building through the Cameron Street Lobby, or through North Hall if that's closer to your spot.
Do I need cash?
No. All concessions and parking are cashless, so bring a credit card or use a cash app.
Is there anywhere to sit down?
Yes. There are two shoppers lounges, one in Giant Hall and one in Equine Arena. There's also extra concession seating and over 1,600 stadium seats in Equine Arena.
What if I don't finish my shopping in one day?
A single ticket is good for one day. On your way out, stop at the box office and buy a discounted second day ticket.
Who's coming to the show this year?
Author Tracy Pawelski will be there with her memoirs and her new children's book. Au Terra Essentials is joining as a vendor for the first time, and the main entrance is decorated in a Royal Christmas theme.
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