CONVENTION UPDATE

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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. ​

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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!

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Contact the Pennsylvania Holstein Association at 814.234.0364, for more information.

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

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!

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