Attendees of 106th Pennsylvania Farm Show may celebrate the centennial of the Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers and enjoy local potato products, including in the PA Preferred Food Court and at the Farmer's Market in the Main Expo Hall. The Farm Show will take place from Saturday, Jan. 8, to Saturday, Jan. 15, at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 N. Cameron St., Harrisburg. The PA Preferred Food Court in the GIANT Expo Hall will also be open from noon to 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7.

"The Co-Operative is excited to be back in person at this year's show with our Pennsylvania Farm Show traditions such as the state's favorite potato doughnuts, fresh cut french fries, and delicious baked potatoes," said Nathan Tallman, executive director of the Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers Inc. "For the first time, we are offering sour cream, cheddar cheese, and bacon as toppings for the famed baked potatoes. We have also added potato pierogies boiled in butter and onions to the lineup of potato favorites in the PA Preferred Food Court."

The Co-Operative will again be featured in the Pennsylvania Farm Show Farmer's Market as part of the Pennsylvania Farm Show. The market highlights a variety of agricultural products for visitors to sample. The market stands, located in the Main Expo Hall of the complex, will be open beginning Jan. 8 and will operate throughout the entire show.

"Visitors will have the opportunity to meet and talk with our local potato growers at the stand, as well as the younger visitors can participate in a hands-on potato activity and see in person a real potato plant growing," added Tallman.

The potato doughnuts, french fries, and baked potatoes can be enjoyed by stopping at the PA Preferred Food Court and the Food Annex in the Main Expo Hall, while the potato pierogies will only be available at the PA Preferred Food Court.

Visitors can also learn different ways to prepare potatoes at the Culinary Connection Stage in the Main Expo Hall during Tater Tuesday on Jan. 11. After each cooking demonstration, visitors will be able to taste samples and pick up a free PA Preferred cookbook, which includes recipes to be featured throughout the Farm Show week.