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The Pennsylvania Auto Show is an annual
auto show An auto show, also known as a motor show or car show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is attended by automotive industry representatives, dealers, auto journalists a ...
held in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Harrisburg is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 50,135 as of the 2021 census, Harrisburg is the 9th largest city and 15th largest municipality in Pe ...
at the
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, formerly known as State Farm Show Arena, is a large exhibition center and indoor arena in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is primarily used for concerts, agricultural exhibitions, the Pennsylvania Far ...
.


Show info

The show is operated by ''
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'' and is sponsored annually by the Harrisburg Automotive Trade Association and ''
The Patriot-News ''The Patriot-News'' is the largest newspaper serving the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, metropolitan area. In 2005, the newspaper was ranked in the top 100 in daily and Sunday circulation in the United States. It has been owned by Advance Publicati ...
'', the region's largest daily newspaper.2010 Pennsylvania Auto Show
accessed February 8, 2010.
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displays a variety of classic and original cars from its museum located in nearby
Hershey, Pennsylvania Hershey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to The Hershey Company, which was founded by candy magnate Milton S. Hershey. The community is lo ...
. Other private automobile collections are on display as well
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and
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/ campers. In 2010 the all-new certified pre-owned showcase was added to the show.Pa. Auto Show - New this year will be a used-car showcase
''York Daily Record'', January 25, 2010. Accessed February 8, 2010.


See also

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List of auto shows and motor shows by continent An auto show (also: motor show or car show) is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. The five most prestigious auto shows, sometimes called the "Big Five", are generally considered t ...


References


External links


Official site
Culture of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Auto shows in the United States Tourist attractions in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania {{HarrisburgPA-stub