You can find the Registration Form can be found here: 2025 Convention Registration Form

Payment can be made by check to "2025 National Convention" or through Zelle. 

A hotel block has been made with group rates at the following locations: 

Fairfield Inn & Suites : 100 Springfield Dr. Lebanon, PA 17042 (across from the Expo Center)

 Group Name "National Brown Swiss Convention" Group Code "NBSNBSA" $159 + tax/ night

 The block will be open till May 23rd. 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites: 2205 E Cumberland St., Lebanon, PA 17046

Group Code "BSW" $139 + tax/ night

The block will be open till May 31st. 

Hampton Inn & Suites: 1601 E Cumberland St,. Lebanon, PA 17042

Group Code "NBSC2025" $179 + tax/ night

The block will be open till May 31st. 

1. Moos + Brews

This tour will take guest to 2 dairies and Yuenglin Brewery. First stop is Northkill Creek Farm, run by the Balthaser family - Randy, Traci, Mark, wife Madison, and Hannah - milks 85 registered Brown Swiss and Holsteins twice daily in a tie-stall barn. In the last 10 years, the family has focused on high type and show quality animals. 

The Daubert family will welcome us at Wind Mill Farm for stop number two. They have been one of the largest Brown Swiss herds in the country and were the 2018 Active Master Breeder Award winners. There are over 25 proven bulls with the Wind Mill prefix as well as production award winners. 

On stop number three you will get to experience America's oldest brewery, Yuengling! Founded in 1829 by David G. Yuengling as the Eagle Brewery, the brewery has remained family owned for over 6 generations. Located in the former coal mining town of histori Pottstown, PA, the Yuengling Family perservered despite a fire and prohibition by adapting with Near Beer, a dairy constructed in 1920 directly opposite of the brewery. Which lead to the reation of Yuengling Ice Cream. 

*Closed toed shoes required

2. Gettysburg Battlefield 

This is your chance to immerse yourself in the history of the Battle of Gettysburg. Often referred to a the turning point of the Civil War as General Lee's army was halted in the area we now know as the Gettysburg National Park this battle was fought July 1-3 in 1863. On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address to honor the men who fought in this battle. During this tour you will not only have a chance to visit the Gettysburg Battlefield Museum but you will take a guided bus tour through the battlefield. 

3. Youth

When we visit Indian Echo Caverns you will be able to tour one of the many limestone caves found in the Mid-Atlantic region. These caverns are created after millions of years as water dissolving the limestone of which they are made. These caverns stay a cool 52 degrees; be sure to bring your jacket! The next stop will take you to Hershey's Chocolate World! While there you can take the factory tour to not only see but smell how Hershey's Milk Chocolate is made!

The youth tour will visit 2 of the areas local experiences! 

When we visit Indian Echo Caverns you will be able to tour one of the many limestone caves found in the Mid-Atlantic region. These caverns are created after millions of years as water dissolving the limestone of which they are made. These caverns stay a cool 52 degrees; be sure to bring your jacket! The next stop will take you to Hershey's Chocolate World! While there you can take the factory tour to not only see but smell how Hershey's Milk Chocolate is made!

Throughout the convention the youth will have a chance to participate in many activities. We will kick off convention with a Dairy themed Amazing Race. Thursday morning will be a Dairy Game Day including Jeopardy and Dairy Bowl!

A poster board contest will be held. Find out the details here: 2025 Convention Poster Board Contest

The Convention Committee has been hard at work putting together a great National Convention, but we can't do it without your help!

Click here to look at the 2025 sponsorship letter and find out how you can be a Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor; be sure to take a look at the "Share the Passion" Package! 

Please reach out to Emily Heffner, Finance Chair, with any questions!

Items for the National Youth Fun Auction can be sent to:

Laura Heilinger,

225 Heffelfinger Rd.

Lebanon, PA 17046 

Is your state association discussing their donation? Consider joining the Fun Auction State Association Challenge! New for this year, all state associations can participate in this challenge for bragging rights and recognition for one of the following categories: 1. Most Creative 2. Best Theme Based 3. Ambassadors Choice

Details can be found here: 2025 Convention Fun Auction Challenge