Grab the Family and Go to Downtown Harrisburg Hotels for the 2012 PA Farm Show

HARRISBURG, PA--(Marketwire - Jan 4, 2012) - Cakes and sweet potatoes, fast-paced carriage racing and championship rodeo events, live animals and hatching chicks, cooking demonstrations and environmental exhibits are but a few of the reasons to plan a January family getaway to Harrisburg, PA and the Annual Pennsylvania Farm Show.

Family adventure is plentiful at this unique exposition set for January 7-14, 2012, and when booking accommodations at a comfortable choice among Hershey, PA hotels with an indoor pool and whirlpool, fun for the whole family awaits. Bridging the gap from "Farm Gate to Dinner Plate," the massive Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural expo in the United States and features nearly 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 290 commercial exhibits as well as interactive displays and events. From the massive butter sculpture which will be unveiled January 5 and remain on display throughout the event to daily shows and attractions that include rodeo events, magnificent draft horse competitions and special presentations such as the 32^nd Annual Sheep to Shawl Contest set for 3 p.m. on January 11, the schedule of events is jam-packed with something for everyone.

Guests at prominent Harrisburg, PA hotels like the Courtyard by Marriott will enjoy easy access to the Farm Show grounds and other major area attractions along with comfortable accommodations and complimentary amenities such as free high-speed wireless Internet service and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The Courtyard also offers relaxing rooms designed to be both comfortable and functional featuring plush bedding ensembles, a large desk with ergonomic chair, climate control and premium movie channels. A standout among Harrisburg, PA hotels near Hershey Park, the Courtyard provides guests with a complimentary weekday newspaper and the option of an affordable breakfast buffet and cooked-to-order entrées in the Courtyard Café so they can jump start their day, relaxed and nourished for a full day of Farm Show events and excitement. Also conveniently situated among Zoo America hotels in Hershey, PA and near other attractions such as the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts and the National Civil War Museum, guests will find plenty of things to do, whether planning an overnight stay or an extended vacation.

About the Courtyard Harrisburg Hershey Hotel
The Courtyard Harrisburg Hershey Hotel welcomes travelers with well-appointed guest rooms and hotel suites, a relaxing atmosphere and award-winning service to accentuate their travel with comfortable and affordable accommodations. Conveniently located just four miles from the airport, the hotel provides guests with complimentary on-site parking and a delightful selection of nearby restaurants. The hotel also offers a variety of business services and is situated near popular business destinations including the TecPort Business Center and corporate offices of Highmark Blue Shield, Capital Blue Cross, Tyco, Rite Aid, Phoenix Contact and Deloitte & Coventry Health Care.