It’s a tradition after the first of the year ... The Pennsylvania Farm Show. The eight-day show features the best of Pennsylvania’s agriculture with returning favorites like the butter sculpture. But there’s always something new, as well.

The 97th Pennsylvania Farm Show kicks off this week at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg. The event runs from Jan. 5 to 12. The theme this year is “Made in PA. It makes a difference,” and features 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors.

“Pennsylvania’s more than 62,000 farm families and thousands of agribusinesses provide an affordable food supply, keep money in local communities and create jobs,” said Agriculture Secretary George Greig. “The Farm Show is a celebration of their contributions, from the competitive exhibits and demonstrations to the famous food court.”