CONVENTION UPDATE
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An in-person National Holstein Convention for adults and juniors is set to happen in Lancaster, PA on June 20-24, 2021. Details are being finalized to ensure a safe event that will follow proper local, state and federal guidelines. Hotel reservations can be made at the Marriott Lancaster at Penn Square by calling 1-866-503-3786 (mention Holstein Convention for group rate) or online. Full event schedule and registration information will be available in early April. We look forward to welcoming Holstein enthusiasts to Pennsylvania!
WELCOME
Leading the Holstein Vision
June 20, 2021 - June 24, 2021
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is still Leading the Holstein Vision in 2021. We are excited to welcome fellow Holstein enthusiasts to Lancaster for the 2021 National Holstein Convention hosted by the Pennsylvania Holstein Association. The 2021 dates are set for June 20-24. We have an updated, tentative schedule available so that attendees can begin making travel arrangements.
The Pennsylvania Holstein Association and Holstein USA will be following state and federal COVID-19 guidelines in order to host a safe convention. As per the current Marriott Hotel policy, masks must be worn at all times while on the property.
While visiting Pennsylvania, you'll be invited to visit world-renowned farms and cattle. Our nation's history is rooted here in the Keystone State and we're offering tours that step back in time to witness Amish culture and visit the battlegrounds in Gettysburg. If you're up for a sweet adventure, check out the tour to Hersheypark. We look forward to welcoming adult and junior Holstein enthusiasts to Pennsylvania in June!
Contact the Pennsylvania Holstein Association at 814.234.0364, for more information.
As of June 2, ticket sales are now closed.
SCHEDULE
June 21
Monday
Convention Registration
Dairy Bar
Golf Outing
Tour Options
Distinguished Young Breeder Tour
History in Black & White: Gettysburg Battlefield and Museum
DJM Interviews
NHWSO Interviews
Speech Contestant/Judges' Orientation
Junior, Intermediate and Senior Speech Contest
Junior Luncheon
Dairy Knowledge Exam
Dairy Bowl Coaches' Meeting
Junior Welcome Mixer: Misty-Z Holsteins with Dairy Judging
June 22
Tuesday
Convention Registration
Dairy Bar
Trade Show
Tour Options
History in Black & White: Gettysburg Battlefield and Museum
Sight & Sound Theatre Visit
Dinner in Paradise
Dairy Bowl Contest and Finals
Junior Luncheon
Family Fun Night: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and Strasburg Railroad
June 23
Wednesday
Convention Registration
Dairy Bar
Trade Show
Junior Forum
Tour Options
The Pennsylvania Breeders Tour
Cows to Cones Tour
Amish to "English" Tour
Dairy Jeopardy Contest
Junior Workshop
Cattle Preview and Dinner
Junior Awards Banquet
June 24
Thursday
Convention Registration
Dairy Bar
Annual Meeting
Trade Show
Tour Options
Sight & Sound Theatre Visit
Herd Fun in the Sweetest Place on Earth: Hersheypark Tour
Longwood Gardens
General Luncheon
Pre-Sale Meal
National Convention Sale
CONVENTION TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Keep scrolling to learn more about some tour highlights. Click the links below for complete descriptions of each tour!
Elite Breeder Tours
Two different tours offered on Monday and Wednesday will feature Pennsylvania's elite Holstein breeders. Click the buttons below to learn more about the herds that you'll be visiting.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens is a botanical garden on more than 1,000 acres where garden design, horticulture, education and arts interplay. It features gardens, woodlands, and meadows on the DuPont Estate in Kennett Square. Lunch is on your own at one of the restaurants within Longwood. You will receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone during a stop at the Down on the Farm Creamery, an Amish owned ice cream shop featuring homemade ice cream.
Hersheypark
Herd Fun in the Sweetest Place on Earth
Participants spend the day at Hersheypark where there are over 70 attractions, including 14 coasters, a water park and access to ZooAmerica. You will also get to see how Hershey’s chocolate is made at Chocolate World. Your park pass includes a lunch buffet at our private pavilion between 1 - 3 p.m. The buffet features three entrees, sides and drinks. Buses begin to leave the park at 5:00 pm with the last bus departing at 8:30 p.m.
Sight & Sound
Start your day with breakfast at the Hershey Farm Inn. Then gather for a stage production where the Bible comes to life with epic stories on a panoramic 300-foot stage. The story of “Queen Esther” is one of the most riveting stories of the Old Testament. The show in the 2,000 seat auditorium features magnificent sets, special effects and live animals.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
On Tuesday evening, enjoy a ride on the historic Strasburg Railroad through the Amish countryside to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm for games, food and lots of fun!
SPONSORS
As the convention nears, we would like to feature and say THANK YOU to our sponsors for their support. None of this would be possible without you!
Platinum Sponsors
Select Sires Inc. & Premier Select Sires
New Holland Agriculture
Zoetis
American National
PA Dept. of Economic Development
Gold and Silver Sponsors
Allflex
GOLD SPONSOR
Cargill
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Growmark FS
GOLD SPONSOR
Land O' Lakes
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Purina Feeds
GOLD SPONSOR
Adams County Holstein Association
SILVER SPONSOR
ADM
SILVER SPONSOR
Advanced Agri-Solutions
SILVER SPONSOR
Beiler Campbell Realty
SILVER SPONSOR
Farmshine
SILVER SPONSOR
Fisher & Thompson GEA
SILVER SPONSOR
Holstein USA
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Hubner Seed
SILVER SPONSOR
Renaissance Nutrition
SILVER SPONSOR
Semex
SILVER SPONSOR
Trans-Ova Genetics
SILVER SPONSOR
Bronze Sponsors
Bedford County Holstein Association
Berks County Holstein Association
Cedar Crest Equipment
CowManager
CRI/Genex
Dairy Agenda Today
Dauphin County Holstein Association
Holstein International
Elanco Animal Health
AgChoice and MidAtlantic Farm Credit
Joel Krall Furnace-Hill Holsteins
Kings AgriSeed/King Fisher
Lancaster County Holstein Association
Lancaster Farming
MM Weaver
Papillon Agricultural Company
Pioneer Seed/Corteva
Richard Mellinger
Southwest PA Holstein Convention District
Weaverline
Member Bronze Sponsors
Kenneth & Jane Benner
Keith & Debbie Decker
Dr. Barry & Diane England
Brook-Corner Holsteins
Randy & Pat Kitchen & Family
James & Irene Osborne
Dale Rice
Kenneth Umble
Copper Sponsors
aAa Animal Analysis
ABS
Albrights Mill
Allied Milk Producers
Alltech
AMS Galaxy USA
Arm & Hammer Animal and Food Nutrition
Agri-TRAC Inc.
Blair County Holstein Association
Boehringer Ingelheim
CalfTel
Chemgro
Chester County Holstein Association
Clarion Venango Holstein Association
Crawford County Junior Holstein Assoc.
Dairy Management Inc.
Dairy Pricing Association
E&F Ag
EMM Sales & Service Inc.
Farmer Boy Ag.
First Citizens Community Bank
Franklin Builders LLC
Fulton Bank
Hoober's Equipment / Case IH
Hostetter Grain
Indexx Laboratories
J&J Silo Company
JBZ Dairy Advantage
Landis Marketing
Lebanon County Holstein Association
Lira Gold - Daniel Baum Company
Mark Hershey Farms, Inc.
Meyer Manufacturing Corp
Millerstown Vet Associates
PA Dairyman's Association
Phibro Animal Health
Rovendale Ag & Barn
Redmond Minerals Inc
Rue Hel Farm
Seed Consultants
Shady Lane Curtains LLC
Show-Ease, Inc
Somerset Trust
Milk Specialties Global (Vitachol)
Way-Har Farm
WeCover Structures
White Horse Construction
Witmer Feeds
York County Holstein Association
ZimHaven Farm
Zooks Molasses Company
Donors
Ag-Vet Associates | Agri-Basics | Agri-Applicators | Animart | Bare Wealth Advisors | Bratton Insurance | Beaver Lawrence Holstein Association | Cambria County Holstein Association | Cattle Connection | Center for Dairy Excellence | Columbia Luzerne Holstein Association | Cowsmopolitan | Daniel & Korie Wood | Daniel Brant Pedigrees and Marketing | DeLullo Trucking Corp. | DFA | Harrell Custom Services Inc. | Hoover Wood Shavings LLC | Hostetter & Hostetter CPA | Huntingdon County Holstein Association | ImmuCell (First Defense) | Jefferson County Holstein Association | Juniata County Holstein Association | King Construction | Maryland Virginia Coop | Morrissey Insurance | Northampton County Holstein Association | NuFeeds | PA Beef Council | Pelton Trucking | Perry County Holstein Association | Petershiem Mattress | Snyder County Holstein Association | Sturdy Built Manufacturing LLC | Strickler Insurance | Somerset County Holstein Association | Tractor Supply | Udder Comfort | Udder Tech | Univest Financial | Westcox Dairy Bar | Wyoming Lackawanna Holstein Association
Pursue Your Happiness
Visit Pennsylvania
As you entered our favorite state, you might have seen our welcome signs that said “Pennsylvania, pursue your happiness.” Well we may be biased, but it’s easy to smile, laugh and adventure all throughout our state. Below are your fun-having resources if you want to extend your trip of a life time.
