Country Fair Special Events

First Night at Devon

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

This is the premier kick-off event for the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. This festive evening features an open bar and gourmet fare and annually draws an intimate gathering of 200 guests complete with the company of exhibiting artists and like-minded friends of art, horsemanship, and philanthropy. Guests of First Night at Devon are among the first to preview and purchase original art from locally and nationally recognized artists.

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Ladies Day 2023

The Ladies Day event has been a tradition at Devon that dates back to the early 1900’s and took place on the same day as the Ladies Sidesaddle competition. Traditionally, Ladies Day welcomes our guests to participate in a sophisticated hat contest and luncheon. Join us for this annual event on May 31, 2023.

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Ladies Day Prizes

Please join us for our traditional Ladies Day Hat Contest and Luncheon!
Grab your fancy heels, a gorgeous frock and, most importantly, a fabulous hat and join the frivolity as the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair proudly presents this year’s theme of Devon in Bloom!

Registration: 9:30am
Hat Contest and Reception: 10:00am-12:00pm in the Devon Pavilion & Grove
Luncheon: 12:00pm-2:00pm in the Devon Club
If purchasing more than one ticket, please add your guest’s name in the notes!

This year’s exciting Hat Competition Categories:
• Best in Show
• Best Head to Toe
• Best Group
• Most Fascinating
• Best Blooming ‘Devon’ theme

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Itty Bitty Tea Party

Sunday, May 28, 2023

Three seatings in 2023!

Join us for a classic Children’s afternoon Tea Party in the Devon Club on the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Grounds! Children will experience an afternoon of fun as they sip on refreshments, enjoy tea party treats and participate in a special craft.

Children Only: Ages 12 & under
Attire: Tea Party Special

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Family Days

Thursday, May 25, 2023 and
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

2023 DCF FAMILY DAY SPECIALS

CANDY:

  • Lemon Sticks Two for $5/ Reg. $3.50 each
  • $1 off 1 pound of fudge

ICE CREAM/SODAS:

  • BOGO popcorn
  • $1 off ice cream sandwiches

1896 GRILL(HAMBURGERS):

  • Devon special + sandwich + hot dog for $20
  • 3 sandwiches for $20
  • Any whole pizza $20

SIPS & BITS: Tomato Pie Box for $15.00/ Reg. $20.00

TEA CART: Free coffee or hot tea with the purchase of a bakery item

MIDWAY: will offer discounted ride wristbands

Tuesday Only:
Free afternoon guided back-barn tours from 3-6 p.m. (meet in Pavilion Area)

Brenda Carpenter Photography

Children’s Day

Sunday, June 4, 2023

Children’s Day festivities include hat decorating and other crafts before Itty Bitty Hat Parade. The Itty Bitty Parade will begin at 12:15 p.m.

Brenda Carpenter Photography

Plant Sale

Sunday, June 4, 2023 approximately 3:00pm

The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is pleased to announce the following special events will all return in 2023!

  • Itty Bitty Tea Party
  • Family Days
  • Children’s Day featuring the Itty Bitty Hat Parade
  • Plant Sale