AMERICA250PA, Visit PA And PA Dairymen’s Partner to Present New Historic “AMERICA250PA Milkshake Flight” That Will Debut at December Pre-Farm Show Pop Ups At Select Central PA Giant Stores
Toasting America’s Birthday And Spreading Holiday Cheer With One Free Milkshake To First 100 Fans, Courtesy of Giant
The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, one of the state’s leading advocates for dairy farmers, America250PA and Visit PA are proud to present a NEW Historic THREE-Flavor Signature “AMERICA250PA” Milkshake Flight for the 2026 PA Farm Show which starts in just one month.
The PA Dairymen’s will offer the new “AMERICA250PA” Milkshake Flight featuring naturally colored Red (Strawberry), White (Vanilla) and Blue (Raspberry) flavors at Pre-Farm Show Pop Ups at select Central PA GIANT locations in December to celebrate America’s birthday and the upcoming Farm Show, thanks to the continued support from The GIANT Company. The country’s largest indoor agricultural exhibition starts on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with the Food Court opening on Friday, January 9.
The GIANT Company will host the PA Dairymen’s and the NEW “America250PA Milkshake Flight” at Pop Ups at select stores, offering one FREE milkshake to the first 100 fans at each location listed below. The original milkshake flavors will also be available for purchase while supplies last.
MEDIA & PUBLIC INVITED TO POP-UP LAUNCH:
WHO: PA Dairymen’s Association, America250PA, The GIANT Company, PA Dairy Princesses State Royalty Team
WHAT: PA Dairymen’s Pre-Farm Show Pop Up starring the NEW AMERICA250PA Three-Flavor Milkshake Flight. The first 100 milkshake fans get one FREE milkshake, thanks to The GIANT Company.
WHERE: Camp Hill GIANT, 3301 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, Pa.
WHEN: Friday, December 12, 10:45 a.m. Milkshake Toast/Media Event
***11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pop-Up Celebration for the Public with Milkshakes Available for Purchase
Fans can buy and try the new limited-edition PA Dairymen’s “America250PA Milkshake Flight” and other traditional flavors while supplies last at the special Pre-Farm Show Pop-Up celebrations.
***PLEASE JOIN US for MORE FUN POP UPS IN DECEMBER:
- Saturday, December 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Harrisburg GIANT
2300 Linglestown Road, Harrisburg, PA - Sunday, December 14, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Carlisle Pike GIANT
6560 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
***One FREE milkshake to the first 100 fans at each location, thanks to The GIANT Company
PA Dairymen’s Executive Director Dave Smith said, “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. 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. This historic flight will feature our NEW, delicious Blue Raspberry Milkshake and join other favorites returning – Red Strawberry and White Vanilla. We are excited to share our newest feature flavor along with our entire America250PA Flight with fans starting in December, thanks to our Pop-Up hosts and long-time agricultural supporters The GIANT Company. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our friends at GIANT for hosting us and for their significant investments in Pennsylvania’s essential dairy industry and for offering nourishing foods and beverages to their customers.”
“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.”
“Like Pennsylvanians everywhere, The GIANT Company is counting down the days until the 2026 PA Farm Show, where we get to celebrate our incredible agriculture industry and its people,” said Courtney Hopcraft, manager of community relations and strategic partnerships, The GIANT Company. “We’re excited to offer fans of the PA Dairyman’s famed milkshakes an early taste of this year’s featured flavor and kickoff celebrations for America’s upcoming 250th anniversary with these pop-up events, all while supporting the Commonwealth’s dairy farms and farmers.”
The 2026 PA Farm Show opens on Friday, January 9, 2026, with a Food Court ONLY opening at Noon with FREE parking. The Full Farm Show opens Saturday, January 10 and runs through January 17, 2026. Attendees can celebrate this year’s Farm Show theme, “Growing a Nation,” with food, fun and farm traditions.
AT PA FARM SHOW THE PA DAIRYMEN’S ASSOCIATION WILL ALSO FEATURE:
- The “America250PA PA Dairymen’s Milkshake Flight” and the other legen-DAIRY milkshakes
- Delectable golden-fried Mozzarella Cheese Cubes served with Marinara
- Scrumptious Yellow American AND Pepper Jack Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
- Ice Cream and fresh, locally produced regular and flavored milks
- Strawberry Sundaes
- Proceeds from these dairy treats support PA Dairymen’s year-round philanthropic efforts.
Pennsylvania is second nationally in the number of dairy farms with 465,000 head of cattle on 4,850 farms. The Pennsylvania dairy industry provides 47,000 jobs across the commonwealth and generates $11.8 billion in annual revenue.
The 2026 Farm Show — Pennsylvania’s State Fair™ — will kick off America250PA special events bringing millions of visitors to the Commonwealth recognizing Pennsylvania’s prominent role in our nation’s founding. As the largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country, the PA Farm Show welcomes more than half a million visitors each year, along with 6,000 animals, hundreds of exhibits and vendors, dozens of demonstrations and contests, and one incredible butter sculpture.
PA Farm Show is held at the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, Pa.
About Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association
The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association is the oldest dairy group in Pennsylvania. They have been serving their popular milkshakes at the PA Farm Show since 1953 and spreading milkshake smiles throughout communities. Every Dairymen’s Milkshake supports a great cause. The Dairymen’s Milkshake is the top-selling food item at the Food Court. The Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association has been supporting “Fill a Glass with Hope®” with agriculture partners, Feeding PA, American Dairy Association North East, corporate partners and food banks since 2015. The initiative has provided over 46 million servings of fresh milk to Feeding PA food banks. Over the past 11 years, the PA Dairymen’s Association has donated almost $6 million to programs including The Calving Corner; agricultural and educational projects; initiatives and scholarships; the Fill A Glass with Hope® fresh milk campaign for neighbors in need; the Choose PA Dairy consumer education and awareness campaign; the PA Farm Bureau Mobile Ag Education Lab that travels to schools; the PA Dairy Princess and Promotion Program; FFA; community and school programs; Friends of Agriculture Foundation projects, and much more! For more information, visit padairymens.com.
About America250PA
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) was established by the General Assembly and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future. The Commission is made up of current and past Pennsylvania leaders, celebrating the rich history and diversity of the state. For more information, visit www.america250pa.org.
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