Visitors to the Devon County Show 2026 will benefit from a dedicated calm and sensory space this year, as The Chill Tent joins the event as its Official Inclusion Partner. Delivered by North Devon-based organisation SEND the Help CIC, The Chill Tent provides a thoughtfully designed, non-clinical environment for individuals who may experience overwhelm in busy event settings.
The space offers a calm retreat for children, young people and adults, supporting a more inclusive and accessible experience for all attendees. Set within a 5m canvas bell tent, the space features soft...
Devon County Show is thrilled to announce its headline act for 2026 - Ben Atkinson and his world‑famous Action Horses. Ben and his team have developed a worldwide reptation for magnificent stunt riding, classical dressage, and emotionally charged liberty work. Their appearance promises to be a standout moment at this year’s Show.
For more than three decades, the Atkinson family has trained elite horses and riders for film, television, and major live events, earning a reputation for precision, artistry, and heart‑stopping performance. Their horses have featured across global...
The organisers of Devon County Show are delighted to announce that Kirstie Allsopp will visit the Show on the morning of Saturday 18th May.
Well known for her passion for crafting, it will come as no surprise that Kirstie’s focus during her visit will be the crafts and flowers Pavilion - a football pitch sized marquee blooming with floral arts, baking competition entries, garden installations and craft exhibitors galore.
This year, the pavilion will welcome a debut appearance from the South West Quilters, alongside a pottery workshop where visitors can try their hand at...
It all starts with a 100m tape, paper plan, old roadside boards cut up into 8” squares, bags of 6” nails, a hammer, marker pen, two energetic men and the passion and determination of the many volunteers who are involved with putting on the Devon County Show.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen has begun to oversee the marking out the site for the Devon County Show, held on May 22-24, at the Westpoint showground near Exeter.
From humble beginnings, a tented town ready to accommodate more than 30,000 exhibitors and visitors every day will rise up from the grass into a traditional...
Dozens of youngsters have been enjoying the sights and sounds of Devon County Show thanks to Exeter law firm, Ashfords LLP.
Ashfords is providing transport to ferry pupils from their schools to Westpoint Arena during the three-day event.
The Exeter schools being assisted with their travel plans are Wynstream in Burnthouse Lane, Exwick Heights in Exwick Lane and Barley Lane in Barley Lane.
Ashfords Partner, Elizabeth Gibson, said: ”We have been keen supporters of the show over many years but decided we wanted to do something different this time around.
The Devon County Show on May 16-18 at Westpoint, Exeter, is a fabulous celebration of our great British countryside and a brilliant day out to boot.
There’s magnificent livestock, wonderful food and drink, inspiring flower and garden displays, marvellous crafts, a huge country life area, and lots of traditional entertainmentand avenues of trade stands offering a wealth of goods.
Diggerland JCB Stunt Team will be strutting their stuff in the Mole Valley Farmers Main Arena performing amazing routines, including ‘hand stands’.
