Devon County Show
Latest News & Updates
Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is taking part in a special celebration to mark HRH The Prince of Wales’ contribution to the countryside, environment and rural communities to be held at the Royal Cornwall Show this week.
- 14th May 2018
The showground at Westpoint, Exeter is a hive of activity as final preparations are made in time for the 123rd Devon County Show on May 17, 18 and 19....
- 10th May 2018
Wynstream Primary School, in Wonford, Exeter has won this year’s Prince of Wales Award, for its literally ground-breaking work in enabling primary school children to grow, harvest, celebrate and understand vegetables and fruit.
This year’s President of the Devon County Show – Edward Darke – is exploring the Show, held on May 17, 18 and 19 at Westpoint showground, Exeter, for the first time in decades despite being involved for over 50 years.
- 26th April 2018
David Parish, Honorary Show Director of the Devon County Show, has announced that he will retire following this year’s event on May 17, 18 and 19 at Westpoint showground, Exeter, after 20 years in the role.
The 123rd Devon County Show was unveiled on Friday, April 20 amid talk about the impact of the late spring on Devon farmers and giant inflatable sea creatures....
This year’s Devon Farm Business Awards have attracted a record number of nominations, in a powerful signal that farmers in the county are beginning to see their real value in raising standards and celebrating excellence as the industry faces up to the challenges of Brexit.
Mary Quicke MBE, Chairman of the Council of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), announced today (Monday, April 16) that the Board of Management has approved the appointment of Sam Mackenzie-Green as their new Devon County Show Manager.
The Devon County Show is planning a special day out for three local couples on Show Friday (May 18) who were married on May 19, in celebration of the Royal wedding.
- 2nd April 2018
The Devon County Show has launched a new education section on its popular website....
- 28th March 2018
Devon Farm Business Awards offer farmers in need a helping hand
Money raised by the 2018 Devon Farm Business Awards will be spent by farming charity the Addington Fund to help farmers in need in Devon....
- 22nd March 2018
Preparations for the 123rd Devon County Show, which will be held on May 17-19 at the Westpoint showground, Exeter, are well underway and reveal an exceptionally busy line-up of farming, food, rural life and entertainment.
- 6th March 2018
Devon’s agricultural industry is being reminded that they have until March 16 to nominate local farmers for this year’s Devon Farm Business Awards, staged by the Addington Fund, Devon County Agricultural Association and Stephens Scown Solicitors.
- 12th February 2018
A group of Exeter College students is giving Devon County Show’s stand the ‘wow factor’ at the Craft for Crafters Show, which runs from Thursday to Saturday (Feb 15 to 17) at Westpoint, Exeter.
- 12th February 2018
It may be only the middle of February, but the thoughts of very many livestock farmers in Devon will already be turning towards spring and summer, as entries open for the livestock classes at the Devon County Show (May 17-19).
- 6th February 2018
The search is on for excellence in Devon agriculture as the fifth Devon Farm Business Awards were launched this week (Monday, February 5, 2018)....
- 29th January 2018
Statement from Mrs Mary Quicke MBE, Chairman of the Devon County Agricultural Association:
It is with a mixture of sadness and gratitude that the Devon County Agricultural Association announced today (Friday, January 26) Ollie Allen’s decision to retire as Secretary of the Devon County Show, effective on August 31, 2018.
- 22nd January 2018
Edward Darke, who has been stewarding and showing livestock at the Devon County Show for over 50 years, has been elected President of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) which organises the Show.
- 16th January 2018
The two most prestigious awards in the world of British cattle breeding will be contested at the Devon County Show this summer (May 17-19).
- 12th January 2018
The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is proud to announce the launch of its Long Service Awards which recognise those who spend their working lives in rural Devon - Employers are invited to nominate any employee or contractor who has completed at least 30 years’ service in agriculture, horticulture or forestry in the county.
The Prince of Wales Award, organised by the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), is now open for entries -The £1,000 Award celebrates community projects and small farm business diversification projects in Devon which are seeking to educate and involve young people in sustainable initiatives.
- 2nd November 2017
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex will visit Agrifest South West at Westpoint, Exeter on Wednesday, November 8.
- 27th October 2017
More than 30,000 handcrafted red poppies made to mark the centenary of the First World War at the Devon County Show will go on display at Exeter Cathedral -The exhibition opens on Monday (October 30) and runs until Tuesday, November 14.
The Devon County Show is to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Services, it was announced by Buckingham Palace today (June 2).
