For the show’s 40th anniversary, more than 30,000 visitors from across Pennsylvania and beyond will find a new and improved floor plan and some exciting new features and amenities to provide an even more enjoyable experience (see below).
One of the largest holiday shows in the U.S., the Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show features five festive days of shopping and seasonal fun across more than six acres. 600 vendors – more than half of which are Pennsylvania businesses – will be selling the latest in gifts, seasonal decor, gourmet goodies, apparel, toys and more. Plus: Celebrity guest Karolyn Grimes, exclusive feature displays and special events, live local entertainment, and holiday dinners and drinks.
DATES:
WEDS. NOV. 29 – SUN. DEC. 3, 2023
LOCATION:
PA FARM SHOW COMPLEX & EXPO CENTER
2300 CAMERON ST., HARRISBURG, PA 17110
WEBSITE & TICKETS:
PAChristmasShow.com
SOCIAL MEDIA:
facebook.com/pachristmasshow
instagram.com/pachristmasshow
ALL-NEW FEATURES FOR 2023
NEW ENTRANCE & FLOOR PLAN
Visitors entering through the Cameron Street entrance will experience improved flow through three exhibition halls. Show is more than six acres in size, with more than 600 vendors.
NEW CELEBRITY GUEST Karolyn Grimes
Actor/author Karolyn Grimes (who played Zuzu Bailey in the classic Christmas film, “It’s A Wonderful Life”) will greet shoppers and showcase her “It’s A Wonderful Life” memorabilia and cookbook, ornaments and Christmas bells
NEW CHRISTMAS LEGO VILLAGE
Intricate, 600-sq ft display constructed with thousands of LEGO pieces, created by Mark Petrich
NEW SANTALAND
All-new, redesigned Santaland featuring a beautiful new custom-built sleigh that’s the perfect setting for holiday pictures with Santa
NEW SHOPPER RELAXATION LOUNGES
Two roomy lounges where shoppers can grab a beverage, sit and rest, and re-charge
NEW CHRISTMAS DECOR COMPETITION
Wreaths, front doors and windows decorated by show vendors with products that can be purchased at the show
SPECIAL EVENTS
Girls Night Out Fri. Dec. 1 (4-7 PM)
Special party featuring discounted admission, discounted signature cocktails, live DJ, door prizes and DIY workshops. Discounted $6 admission ($10 value).
Merry Money Drawings
Nov. 29 & Nov. 30 (11 AM-2 PM)
Fri. Dec. 1 during Girls Night Out (4-7 PM)
Sat. Dec. 2 (11 AM-2 PM)
All attendees can register for the chance to win $100 in Merry Money gift cards to use at the show by scanning the QR code on signage posted throughout the show.
Deck the Paws Fashion Show Sat. Dec. 2 (10 AM)
Adorable, adoptable dogs from Canine Rescue of Central PA will strut the Entertainment Stage in their howl-iday gear
GUEST CONVENIENCES
Ship From the Show
Purchases can be shipped directly from the U.S. Post Office located within the show
Shop and Drop
Package and coat check service provided by Dauphin County Systems of Care Community Partners for a suggested $3 or toy donation
Christmas Dinner Buffet
Bountiful dinner buffet with carving stations, salad bar, dessert bar and drinks
Signature Holiday Cocktails
Shoppers can celebrate the holiday season with the Grinch Cocktail, Cranberry Prosecco Punch and the Ms. Claus Cocktail
Information provided to TVL by:
Elise Brown