"Devon County Show"
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www.newsnow.co.ukHere are the latest highlights for the Devon County Show 2026.
- When and where: The Devon County Show runs May 21–23, 2026 at the Westpoint Arena near Exeter, Devon. The dates and venue are confirmed by multiple local outlets and event calendars.[2][3]
- Headline attractions: The event features a strong lineup in the main arena, including show jumping and livestock displays, plus a celebrated equestrian theatre with Ben Atkinson and his Action Horses.[4][10]
- Royal visit: HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh attended the show’s opening, marking a notable moment for Devon’s farming community.[1]
- Livestock and exhibits: A broad range of livestock classes are scheduled, with new entries planned (Bleu du Maine sheep, Belted Galloway cattle, Dexter Young Handlers) and a National Show element for Devon Cattle Breeders Society confirmed for 2026.[1][2]
- Family and food: The show includes a Family Fun Zone, a large food and drink pavilion (including demonstrations from chefs like Michael Caines), and various attractions such as vintage tractor parades and garden displays.[5][4][1]
If you want, I can pull together a compact day-by-day schedule ( timings for main ring events, show classes, or Chef demonstrations ) or map out how to get there from Paris / Île-de-France. Just say what you’d like to see.
Sources:
- Gates open and Duchess of Edinburgh visit at Devon County Show 2026.[1]
- Devon Cattle Breeders Society to return in 2026; dates and venue.[2]
- Devon County Show 2026 overview and schedule info.[3]
- ITV West Country: All you need to know (activities, food, and highlights).[4]
- Equestrian theatre and headline acts.[10]