{"id":135610,"date":"2024-10-01T19:21:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135610"},"modified":"2024-10-01T19:21:39","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T23:21:39","slug":"special-offers-and-events-will-delight-visitors-to-the-2024-pennsylvania-christmas-gift-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135610","title":{"rendered":"SPECIAL OFFERS AND EVENTS WILL DELIGHT VISITORS  TO THE 2024 PENNSYLVANIA CHRISTMAS + GIFT SHOW"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>One of the country\u2019s largest Christmas shows\u00a0returns to\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg\u00a0from\u00a0December 4-8\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (SEPTEMBER 30, 2024): The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pachristmasshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.pachristmasshow.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727909786361000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3s1CTnrfU5GTGRp1pob_tp\">Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show<\/a>\u00a0is returning to the PA Farm Show Complex &amp; Expo Center in Harrisburg from\u00a0Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8, with more special events, admission discounts, entertainment and interactive features than ever before in its 41-year history.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">At over six acres in size, the five-day show features more than 550 specialty vendors offering a wide array of gifts, decor, apparel and jewelry, seasonal items, gourmet food and more, all on one floor. Extensive holiday displays, themed nights and special events help make the show an annual holiday tradition and must-attend event for the 30,000 shoppers who visit the show, one of the largest holiday shows in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This year, the\u00a0PA Christmas + Gift Show\u00a0has these\u00a0special admission offers\u00a0and events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Girls Night Out on Friday, Dec. 6 (4 pm-7 pm): Gal pals can shop and party, and enjoy discounted admission ($5), discounted signature cocktails, DIY workshops, music, games and great door prizes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NEW: Country Christmas Night on Saturday, Dec. 7 (4 pm-7 pm): Discounted admission ($5) and boot-scootin\u2019 country line dancing for all ages and levels (conducted by Dancin\u2019 with Brittanie), plus country-themed prizes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NEW: Friends &amp; Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 8 (1 pm-5 pm): Friends and families get 2-for-the-price-of-one tickets after 1 pm, and the kids will love the free face painting, stories with Santa at 1:30 pm, meet and greets with Anna and Elsa (Frozen), live entertainment and more<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">These\u00a0special guests, events and features\u00a0will enhance the holiday merriment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Karolyn Grimes, the actress and author known for her role as Zuzu Bailey in the classic 1946 holiday film It\u2019s A Wonderful Life, returns to the show to meet visitors and showcase her cookbook, Christmas bells and ornaments<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NEW: Ho Ho Handmade by Hammer &amp; Stain Shrewsbury: Visitors can make their own wooden home decor and gifts in fun, sociable DIY workshops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NEW: Visitors can share laughs and take photos with the Grumpy Old Green Guy on Weds., Dec. 4 and Sat., Dec. 7 from 9 am to 12 pm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NEW: Mini Maker\u2019s Market area showcasing unique and locally-made, handcrafted gifts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">NEW: Pop-Up Caroling of classic carols and holiday favorites sung by Central PA Womyn\u2019s Chorus Friday, Dec. 6 (4-7 pm) and Sat., Dec. 7 (9-11 am)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Deck the Paws on Saturday, Dec. 7 (10 am): Popular doggie fashion show featuring adorable, adoptable dogs from Canine Rescue of Central PA, strutting in their finest howl-iday gear<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\">Merry Money drawings for $100 gift cards to use at any show vendor, between 11 am and 2 pm on Wednesday, Dec. 4, Thursday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 7, and between 4 pm and 7 pm on Friday, Dec. 6 during Girls Night Out<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Visitors can again enjoy such\u00a0show favorites\u00a0as\u00a0Santaland\u00a0to get\u00a0free\u00a0photos with Santa, marvel at the\u00a0Christmas Lego Village\u00a0and 165-foot\u00a0Model Train Display, and vote for their favorite decorated tree in\u00a0Christmas Tree Lane.\u00a0The\u00a0Entertainment Stage\u00a0offers a place to sit and take in festive dance performances, heavenly vocals and more.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Special conveniences for shoppers\u00a0at the show will again include the option to\u00a0ship their gifts directly from the US Post Office located within the show; Shop and Drop coats and packages check; two Shopper Relaxation Lounges plus additional seating throughout the show; and signature holiday cocktails and Christmas Dinner banquet buffet.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">DATES:\u00a0Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">HOURS: 9 am to 7 pm from Wednesday, Dec. 4\u00a0 through Saturday, Dec. 7, and from 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday, Dec. 8<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">LOCATION: PA Farm Show Complex &amp; Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110 (Use Parking Gate J to access the Cameron Street entrance)<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">ADMISSION: Tickets can be purchased in advance\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pachristmasshow.mpetickets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/pachristmasshow.mpetickets.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727909786361000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1tUrFKARzAeYnitgNLhFsM\">online<\/a>\u00a0or at the box office: $10 for adults (age 12+), $8 for seniors (age 62+), and free for children age 11 and under. Individual tickets for groups of 20 or more are $8 each. Admission for $5 per person after 4 pm is only available at the box office. Second-day tickets can be purchased for $5 at the box office before exiting.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For floor plan, hotels, parking and more, go to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/pachristmasshow.com\/information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/pachristmasshow.com\/information&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727909786361000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0HK_7yE2PhV7Y7uKHsdYDG\">pachristmasshow.com\/<wbr \/>information<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Learn more and follow the\u00a02024\u00a0Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.pachristmasshow.com\/show-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.pachristmasshow.com\/show-features&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727909786361000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wFkIAZPJKEyrNkyuzfxJc\">www.pachristmasshow.com<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pachristmasshow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pachristmasshow&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727909786361000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0g8JHqxlDXv2jC4-mEzDtG\">facebook.com\/pachristmasshow<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pachristmasshow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pachristmasshow&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727909786361000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3_qkPe9mtehxTHrZs56SUR\">instagram.com\/pachristmasshow<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">PRODUCED BY MARKETPLACE EVENTS<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Marketplace Events creates vibrant expositions connecting enthusiasts with experts, products and services in dynamic face-to-face environments.\u202f The company produces more than 100 business-to-consumer and trade shows in North America, including almost 70 home and garden shows, 18 sport and outdoor shows, 16 holiday shows and 10 regional trade shows. The 100+ combined events, in 54 markets, currently attract 30,000 exhibitors, 2.5 million attendees and another 5 million unique web visitors annually. The company\u00a0 produces some of the most successful and longest-running shows in North America, including market-leading shows in Seattle, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Vancouver, Calgary and Montreal\u2014some of which have thrived in their markets for more than 75 years. For a full list of upcoming events visit<a href=\"http:\/\/www.marketplaceevents.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.marketplaceevents.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1727909786361000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3JZo_Z5WcNjChEAn7Gdd2a\">\u00a0www.marketplaceevents.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the country\u2019s largest Christmas shows\u00a0returns to\u00a0 PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg\u00a0from\u00a0December 4-8\u00a0 HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (SEPTEMBER 30, 2024): The\u00a0Pennsylvania Christmas + Gift Show\u00a0is returning to the PA Farm &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=135610\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">SPECIAL OFFERS AND EVENTS WILL DELIGHT VISITORS  TO THE 2024 PENNSYLVANIA CHRISTMAS + GIFT SHOW<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":135611,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[482],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-135610","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-release-2"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/CHISTMAS-SHOP.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135610"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=135610"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/135610\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/135611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=135610"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=135610"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=135610"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}