HARRISBURG, PA — A remarkable achievement has been made by a 14-year-old singer from Schuylkill County, who will perform the National Anthem at the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show. Carly Green of Tamaqua emerged victorious in the statewide “Oh, Say Can You Sing?” contest, winning fan voting and securing her spot at the event’s Opening Ceremony.
Green received the most social media votes among finalists, as confirmed by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. She will take the stage on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. during the 110th Pennsylvania Farm Show. This year, the contest attracted significant interest, with 85 qualified entries, more than double the previous year’s submissions. A panel of judges narrowed the entries down to 25 finalists, whose performances were shared online for public voting.
“The Farm Show begins with voices that remind us of who we are and what we’re growing toward,” Redding stated, emphasizing that the winners represent the diverse communities sustaining Pennsylvania agriculture. In total, 11 winners from seven counties will perform the National Anthem live throughout the show, which runs from January 10 to January 17.
Daily Performances and Special Events
Anthem performances will take place daily at 8 a.m. in the GIANT Expo Hall at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. The performances will be broadcast throughout the complex and streamed live on the Farm Show’s Facebook page. The full schedule of performers includes:
– Zoe Smith of Camp Hill, Dauphin County, at the PA Preferred Reception on January 9
– Madalyn Nowell of Greencastle, Franklin County, on January 10
– Bella, Ava, and Rosie Sracic of Gettysburg, Adams County, on January 11
– The Central Dauphin High School Choir of Harrisburg on January 12
– Kim Bitzer of Phoenixville, Chester County, and Marabeth Duggan of Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, on January 13
– Maria Siegrist of New Providence, Lancaster County, on January 14
– Kiersten Englebert of Biglerville, Adams County, and Dal Blocker of Harrisburg on January 15
– The Susquehanna Township Middle School Choir of Harrisburg on January 16
– Taylor Dang of Wellsville, York County, on January 17
Celebrating Pennsylvania Agriculture
The theme for the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show is “Growing a Nation.” Attendees can expect hallmark attractions such as the iconic 1,000-pound butter sculpture, the Farm Show Food Court, and various competitions, including sheep herding and lumberjacking. The event will highlight the importance of Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry, which contributes $132.5 billion to the state’s economy.
Organizers anticipate more than one million square feet of exhibits and hands-on agricultural education, showcasing the individuals behind this vital industry. As the Farm Show opens the year with tradition, spectacle, and song, it promises to celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of the state.
