First Night at Devon
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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.
The Dog Show at the Horse Show
Thursday May 22, 2025 at 7:15PM
Presented by What a Good Dog
The return of the show will feature:
Selfie Station: Inside the Dixon Oval for all participants
Simon Says: A fun and funny group game for people and pets
Novelty Division: Prizes for the curliest tail, slowest, fastest, waggiest, and much more.
Costume Parade: Dress to impress! Costumes can be Devon themed or not
Registration: visit whatagooddoginc.com, PRIOR TO THE SHOW
Entry Fee: $5.00 to be collected onsite before entering the ring
Carriage Pleasure Drive
Sunday May 25, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the continuation of the Carriage Pleasure Drive! Exhibiting the spirit of Devon perseverance, area driving clubs have graciously decided to continue their traditional Pleasure Drive on Sunday, May 25. The Carriage Picnic starts at 11am at St. David’s Church. Carriage Judging starts at noon at St. David’s Church. Shortly after, the carriages will wind their way back through our local neighborhoods towards the Devon Show grounds arriving about 1 PM. Join us in cheering on the carriage drivers as they travel through the streets of Devon!
Arena Eventing
Sunday May 25, 2025
In 2017, Arena Eventing was added to the Devon Horse Show as a special event on the show’s first Sunday night. The competition will take place over an enclosed show jumping course spanning both the Dixon Oval and the Wheeler Ring. This thrilling event will require both precision and stamina as horse and rider teams traverse a 30-jump course designed by Olympic gold medalist, former coach of the US Olympic Eventing team, and renowned international course designer, Captain Mark Phillips.
First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry
TBD
This purely volunteer cavalry troop was the first organized in defense of the colonies. Today the Troop is certainly the oldest mounted military unit and quite possibly the oldest military unit of any kind that has been in continuous service to the Republic. The times that called it into being, and the character of the original members who fought through the seven years of the American Revolution, together forged concepts of service and a body of tradition that have given it a continuity of purpose since 1774. Performance on TBD.
Tribute to Heroes – Memorial Day
Monday May 26, 2025
Each Memorial Day, Devon continues its’ tradition of honoring our community heroes with a special recognition ceremony in the Dixon Oval, featuring local military and emergency responders. It is with great reverence that we look forward to honoring all our first responders and their dedication to help the people of our community. For more information, please contact Evan Brazunas via email at evan@devonhorseshow.com or by calling (610) 964-0550 x234.
The Orpheus Club
Monday May 26, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Founded in 1872, the Orpheus Club of Philadelphia is the oldest mens’ singing group in America. For nearly a century and a half, the Club has been a prominent fixture in the social and cultural life of the city of Philadelphia. The singing membership consists of 80 members. Some are in their 20s, while others continue to be active members into their 80s and beyond. Proud of its history, the Orpheus Club continues to thrive and looks eagerly ahead to a bright future. Performance will be on Monday, May 26 and Thursday, May 29. Preceding the evening program.
Valley Forge Military Academy Honor Guard
Thursday May 29, 2025
Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC) is a leadership institution focused on developing the whole person. The Academy is a college preparatory school for boys, offering middle school and high school. The College is a two-year institution for men and women and has been designated the Military College of Pennsylvania.™ The VFMAC Color Guard will present the colors prior to the 7:00 p.m. event on Sunday, May 29.
The Philadelphia Police Mounted Unit
Friday May 30, 2025
The Philadelphia Police Mounted Unit is steep in history and tradition and has been an effective unit in many facets of police work within the City of Philadelphia. Performance on Friday, May 30.