The Devon Horse Show

The Devon Horse Show

May 26th - June 5th

Horse Show & Country Fair Hours

Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m.
The Country Fair area opens around 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping.
The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.
On the final Sunday, the Hunter Derby class will begin at 10 a.m. and end at about 12 noon.

Special Events:

• Thursday, May 26 - Family Day #1, Sponsored by Hartstrings.  Children 12 and under will be admitted to the grounds at no charge.  Free children's raffle with drawings throughout the day!  Specials at the fair and midway!
• Saturday, May 28, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Children's Day. Free General Admission for the first 700 children (12 and under) courtesy of The Cambridge School! Everyone from toddlers to teens can enjoy a variety of activities in the Pavilion. The cost is $4.00 per activity. Meet at the back of the Picnic Grove next to the Pavilion (across from the Garden Café). 

• Sunday, May 29, 1:00. Devon Doggie Parade - Free General Admission tickets to the first 300 children (12 and under) courtesy of Braxtons! Show off your pup in two categories; Pup/Human Companion Look Alike, and Devon Doggie Fashionista. Three prizes in each category. First place winners will be invited to parade in the Dixon Oval on Grand Prix evening! Dogs must be on leashes at all times. Download the application, fill it out, and pre-register at Wagsworth Manor on Wednesday, May 18th between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. or at Braxtons on Saturday, May 21st between 12 and 2 p.m. 
• Tuesday, May 31 - Family Day #2. Specials at the fair and midway! 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ongoing) Guided Back Barn Tours. Go "behind-the-scenes" and visit some of the most interesting areas of the Show. Look through a barn, or tour an equine ambulance, all the while learning about Devon and its history. Meet for this walking tour at the back of the Picnic Grove (across from the Garden Café). Free
• Wednesday, June 1, 10:00am -4:00 p.m.  Ladies Day at Devon.  Devon Hat Contest (10 -11:30 a.m.) sponsored by Cartier. This year's categories are: "Mad Hatter", for those who like to get a little wild and wacky in their choice of headwear. "Magnificent Milliners", reserved for those in the trade, and "Most Lilly"...need we say more. The event begins with registration at the Pavilion at 10 a.m, followed by a stroll along the promenade route passing the judges: Carson Kressley, Your OWN Show and long-time competitor; Lillian Vasquez,The Nate Berkus Show; Carmelita Martell, Carmelita Couture; John Wind, Maximal Art ; Caroline O'Halloran; Brenda Waites Boling, Milliner Shops at the Plaza; Ginder Frisia Darcy of ViaMainLine.com; and Lisa DiCaprio and Darci Henry of Kiss and Makeup. For more information, please email jenmcgowan229@gmail.com.
  From 2:00 - 4:00 pm, the first 100 "Lilly's" will be entertained by a Fashion Show in the Pavilion, sponsored by Lilly Pulitzer!"
• Sunday, June 5 - Last Day of Country Fair! All flowers and plants used to decorate the Show grounds will be sold at special discount rates in the Dixon Oval. The sale begins at 12:30 p.m. - don't be late for the best selection.