Pennsylvania Opens 2027 Farm Show Anthem Contest
Residents of all ages can submit a national anthem video by November 22, 2026, with public voting deciding the performers.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Organic Food
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Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding has opened entries for the 2027 Farm Show national anthem contest, "Oh, Say, Can You Sing?", which selects individuals and groups to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. Pennsylvania residents of all ages may enter individually or as part of a group, and entries are due by November 22, 2026.
Why it matters
The contest gives Pennsylvania residents a direct way to take part in the state's largest agricultural showcase, which draws attention to farming communities across the commonwealth. Public voting determines the winners, so community participation shapes who performs at the event.
The contest is a public, community-driven competition in which finalist videos are posted to the Pennsylvania Farm Show's Facebook page from November 25 through December 2, 2026, and voting is conducted through Facebook reactions, including likes, loves and wows. Winners are notified by email with their assigned performance dates.
The players
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
The state agency that oversees Pennsylvania's agricultural programs and sponsors the Pennsylvania Farm Show, which promotes food and farming across the commonwealth.
Russell Redding
Pennsylvania's Agriculture Secretary, who opened entries for the 2027 Farm Show national anthem contest.
The details
Entrants must record an unaccompanied performance of the national anthem specifically for this contest and email a YouTube link to agcontests@pa.gov by 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2026. Finalists' videos are then posted on the Farm Show's Facebook page, and the public votes using Facebook reactions until voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 2, 2026. The Farm Show will announce 12 winners on Facebook.
Timeline
- November 22, 2026: Deadline to submit contest video entries.
- November 25 through December 2, 2026: Finalist videos posted and public voting open.
- December 2, 2026: Public voting closes at 11:59 p.m.
- January 9-16, 2027: 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg.
Health Landscape
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is an annual event that connects residents to the state's farming and food-production sector, a focus that aligns with broader interest in where food comes from. The contest itself is a local cultural activity rather than a health intervention, so its significance lies in community engagement with Pennsylvania agriculture.
The contest is a community activity and does not bear directly on health decisions. Residents interested in the Farm Show can follow the contest schedule and participate through the public vote.
The takeaway
The 2027 Farm Show national anthem contest offers Pennsylvania residents of all ages a chance to perform publicly, with entries due by November 22, 2026. Public voting closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 2, 2026, so interested residents should plan their submissions and votes accordingly.
What happens next
Finalist videos will be posted on the Pennsylvania Farm Show's Facebook page from November 25 through December 2, 2026, and winners will be announced on Facebook before the January 9-16, 2027 Farm Show.
Further reading
For more on where this kind of farm-based tradition fits into the broader food conversation, explore Organic Food coverage.
More information
Submit entries to the Contest submission email for entries by November 22, 2026.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Skooknews.
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