Thursday, January 15 – Saluting Our Heroes and Spreading Milkshake Smiles
Thanking our Heroes: The Birner Group-Renewal by Andersen of Central PA proudly sponsors PA Dairymen’s Military Appreciation Day at the 2026 PA Farm Show. PA Dairymen’s Association in partnership with Renewal by Andersen of Central PA will offer FREE milkshakes to active-duty military members and veterans on Thursday, January 15 (8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.). Service members and veterans are encouraged to present valid military ID at PA Dairymen’s milkshake booths to claim their complimentary treat as a token of appreciation.
“We are proud to again team up with our friends at Renewal by Andersen of Central PA to honor our nation’s service men and women on Military Appreciation Day with FREE milkshakes. Together, we hope to share a token of appreciation to our veterans and active-military members –spreading milkshake smiles in recognition of their bravery and sacrifice to our country. We are deeply grateful for the continued support of generous philanthropic community leaders like Renewal by Andersen, whose commitment helps make a positive impact throughout Central Pennsylvania. And, together, we look forward to welcoming our military heroes, veterans, and all Farm Show and milkshake fans as we celebrate Military Appreciation Day,” said Dave Smith, Executive Director of the PA Dairymen’s Association.
“Our team at The Birner Group – Renewal by Andersen of Central PA is incredibly proud to honor the brave men and women who serve and have served our nation. Military Appreciation Day at the PA Farm Show offers a special opportunity to say thank you by partnering with PA Dairymen’s Association to provide their iconic milkshakes—a small gesture to bring big smiles and show how much we care and Renewal Cares. Each year, we support our military and veterans, inspired by their stories of dedication, courage, perseverance and sacrifice. It’s truly an honor for our entire team to support those who have given so much to our country,” said Linda Johnston, Chief Culture Officer, The Birner Group – Renewal by Andersen of Central PA.
WHO: PA Dairymen’s Association and Renewal by Andersen of Central PA (RbA)
WHAT: FREE Milkshakes for Active-Duty Military/Veterans on Military Appreciation Day, PA Farm Show
WHEN: Thursday, January 15th, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: PA Dairymen’s Milkshake Booths, PA Farm Show, 2300 Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA
Farm Show attendees who are veterans or active military can choose one FREE milkshake in the NEW signature America250PA Milkshake Flight featuring strawberry, vanilla and NEW blue raspberry or enjoy a traditional fan-favorite chocolate or a mix.
Renewal by Andersen will also be volunteering at PA Dairymen’s Milkshake, Grilled Cheese & Cheese Cube Food Booths on January 15. Renewal is also supporting the 2026 Fill A Glass with Hope® Fresh Milk Campaign for Feeding PA food banks by collecting donations at their PA Farm Show Booth.
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 41 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.