Established in 1872, the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is one of Devon’s oldest and most established institutions. As such, the majority of its membership represents an ageing demographic.
But all that is primed for change with the introduction of a new Young Members programme, jam packed with benefits geared towards the 16-30 age group.
Show Manager, Sam Mackenzie-Green has tasked a dedicated team with creating a Membership package that will entice a whole new generation to get involved with both the Association and its annual flagship event, the Devon...
People will be able to hone their grilling skills for free this week when the National BBQ Roadshow comes to the Devon County Show.
The three-day event takes place at Westpoint Showground, Clyst St Mary Exeter from Thursday through to Saturday.
As well as featuring numerous food stalls and live music, visitors will be able to see Brian “The Grillmaster” George sharing his 25 years’ experience BBQing.
Mr George will be giving demos on how to make everything from mouth-watering burgers to sizzling skewers, as well as giving top tips on how to make the most out of...
Drivers planning to use the M5 near Exeter are advised to plan their journeys ahead of this week’s three-day Devon County Show at the Westpoint Arena.
The show, to be held on Thursday, 30 June, Friday, 1st July and Saturday, 2nd July, averages an attendance of up to 100,000 people over the three days at the Clyst St Mary venue near Exeter, with increased traffic anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter.
Congestion has previously occurred during the morning influx to the show, particularly...
AFTER a difficult two years, the future of the Devon County Show is on a strong footing, thanks in part to the commitment of Mole Valley Farmers. The farming and rural supply and retail business, which has its headquarters in Devon, has signed a new three-year arrangement which sees it continue as headline sponsor of the show.
Regular visitors will already be aware that Mole Valley Farmers are no strangers to the Devon County Show. The business has been involved with the show for many years and has been headline sponsor since 2014. With retail stores across the South West and...
The Devon County Agricultural Association is delighted to announce that the 2022 Devon County Show will take place on Thursday 30th June, Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July.
The event traditionally runs during the third week of May, but along with other shows was cancelled in 2020.
In 2021, the Show was delayed to July and was one of the few three-day agricultural shows to go ahead.
As a Covid Safe outdoor event, the organisers were delighted at the confidence of the general public and welcomed over 60,000 visitors across the three days.
Drivers planning to use the M5 near Exeter are advised to plan their journeys ahead of this weekend’s three-day Devon County Show at the Westpoint Showground.
The show, to be held on 2/3/4 July, is expected to attract up to 80,000 people over the three days at the Clyst St Mary venue near Exeter, with increased traffic anticipated on the M5 north and south of junctions 29 and 30, the A30 east and west of Exeter and the A38 south of Exeter.
Congestion has previously occurred during the morning influx to the show, particularly the M5 northbound between junctions 31 and 30...
Devon Air Ambulance will be at Devon County Show this July where the charity will seek to raise £10,000 for the service over the show’s three-day duration.
Off-duty members of Devon Air Ambulance crew will be attending this year’s Devon County Show along with one of their Critical Care Cars this weekend. Over the 3 days, the charity will aim to raise £10,000 to support the service throughout what is on trackto be one of their busiest summers yet.
The show embodies much of what is most loved about Devon and represents many of the communities Devon’s air ambulance service...
Devon County Council and partners will once again be sharing a stand, socially-distanced this time, at this year’s Devon County Show from Friday 2 July – Sunday 4 July.
Visitors to the stand will be able to explore exhibits in a COVID-safe space, spanning a range of themes including the environment, Devon’s climate emergency and business support in Devon.
With eye-opening activities, competitions and expert business advice on offer, as well as free, mini Devon cream teas offered by the Made in Devon display, the stand promises to entertain and inform in equal measure....
The Devon County Show have announced unprecedented demand for their Advance Show Tickets, with sales up 600% year on year, as people rush to secure their attendance at this year’s Show after a 26 month absence.
The Show this year on 2, 3 and 4 July will be the 125th in the Show’s history and will be the first County Show to make an appearance on the circuit in 22 months.
‘People are champing at the bit to go to an event’ says Sam Mackenzie Green, Devon County Show Manager. ‘This has been entirely reflected in our advance ticket sales which are by far and away the best we...
The Devon County Agricultural Association is delighted to announce that the 125th Devon County Show will take place on Friday 2nd Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th July 2021.
The County Show, that was cancelled in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will move from its usual mid-May dates for next year only. Mary Quicke, DCAA Chairman said ‘we are absolutely committed to holding our Devon County Show in 2021. We believe that, by moving the Show to early July, it will give more time for the restrictions to have eased, the roll out of a vaccine to take place and life to be getting back to...
