Teen Singer Carly Green to Open 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show
A 14-year-old singer, Carly Green from Schuylkill County, will perform the National Anthem at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show on January 10, 2026. Green secured her spot after winning fan voting in the statewide “Oh, Say Can You Sing?” contest, as announced by state agriculture officials.
The contest attracted significant participation this year, with 85 qualified entries, more than double the number from the previous year. According to Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, a panel of judges selected 25 finalists, who then competed for public votes via social media. “Each year, the Farm Show begins with voices that remind us of who we are and what we’re growing toward,” Redding stated, emphasizing the connection between the winners and the communities supporting Pennsylvania agriculture.
Daily Performances Highlight Local Talent
In total, 11 winners from seven counties will sing the National Anthem during the event, which runs from January 10 to 17, 2026. Carly Green will take the stage at the opening ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. on January 10. Daily performances will occur at 8 a.m. in the GIANT Expo Hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, with the anthem broadcast throughout the venue and streamed live on the Farm Show’s Facebook page.
The complete list of performers includes:
– Zoe Smith of Camp Hill, Dauphin County, at the PA Preferred Reception on January 9
– Madalyn Nowell of Greencastle, Franklin County, on January 10
– Bella, Ava, and Rosie Sracic of Gettysburg, Adams County, on January 11
– The Central Dauphin High School Choir of Harrisburg on January 12
– Kim Bitzer of Phoenixville, Chester County, and Marabeth Duggan of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, on January 13
– Maria Siegrist of New Providence, Lancaster County, on January 14
– Kiersten Englebert of Biglerville, Adams County, and Dal Blocker of Harrisburg on January 15
– The Susquehanna Township Middle School Choir of Harrisburg on January 16
– Taylor Dang of Wellsville, York County, on January 17
Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Heritage
The theme for the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show is “Growing a Nation.” The event will feature traditional attractions, including a 1,000-pound butter sculpture, the Farm Show Food Court, Sheep-to-Shawl competitions, sheep herding, lumberjacking, and cow milking. Organizers anticipate that over one million square feet of exhibits will provide hands-on agricultural education while highlighting the significance of Pennsylvania’s $132.5 billion agriculture industry.
The Farm Show is expected to open the year with a blend of tradition, spectacle, and song, showcasing the people behind Pennsylvania’s vibrant agricultural sector. For updates about the event and related happenings in Chester County and surrounding areas, follow MyChesCo on Google News and MSN.
