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PA Dairymen salute America’s 250th birthday with flight of red, white and blue milkshakes

The special Farm Show milkshake will take on a patriotic flavor for 2026.

The PA Dairymen’s Association today announced a trio of tastes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

The “America250PA” milkshake flight, in flavors of strawberry (red), vanilla (white) and raspberry (blue) will be available during the 2026 PA Farm Show, which runs Jan. 10 through Jan. 17, with the annual food court preview on Friday, Jan. 9.

“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,” PA Dairymen’s Executive Director Dave Smith said. “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.” 

In addition, the association will hold its annual Pre-Farm Show Pop Up this weekend, with the first 100 fans getting a free milkshake at each location:

* Camp Hill GIANT, 3301 E. Trindle Rd., Camp Hill, Friday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Harrisburg GIANT, 2300 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* Carlisle Pike GIANT, 6560 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“As we prepare to mark America’s 250th anniversary, we’re celebrating the people and traditions that define our Commonwealth — and few traditions are more beloved than the PA Dairymen’s milkshake,” said Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA. “We’re grateful to Visit PA and the PA Dairymen’s Association for teaming up with us to give this iconic Pennsylvania treat a patriotic spin for the Semiquincentennial.”

The 2026 PA Farm Show takes place at the PA Farm Show Complex, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. For more information, visit www.pa.gov/agencies/farmshow/pa-farm-show.

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