Country Fair Special Events
Information on 2010 events will be available in the spring. 2009 events are shown below:
- Thursday, May 21 - Family Day #1. Come see how far your dollar will go! "Appetizers at Devon" cookbook for $20 ($2 off), lemon sticks $1 each, $1 off smoothies at the Coffee & Drink booth, $1 off "Devon Special" (burgers/cheeseburgers and fries), $2 off wristbands for kids rides at the Midway, buy one hot dog - get one free, buy one popcorn - get one free, $2 off Tea Cart Special: tea sandwiches, iced tea, cookie (free coffee with breakfast selections), $1.00 off anything black at the Souvenir Booth!
- Saturday, May 23, 2:30 - 4:30 Children's Day. Everyone from toddlers to teens can enjoy a variety of activities in the Pavilion. The cost is $4.00 per activity. Meet under the tent behind the Pavilion (across from the Garden Café).
- Tuesday, May 26 - Family Day #2. "Appetizers at Devon" cookbook for $20 ($2 off), $2 bag of new novelty candy at the Candy Booth, $1 specialty coffee drinks at the Coffee & Drink Booth, $1 off "Devon Special" (burgers/cheeseburgers and fries), $2 off wristbands for kids rides at the Midway, Hot dogs, soft drink and chips for $3.50, two soft drinks for $3 at the Soft Drinks & Ice Cream Booth, $2 off Tea Cart Special: tea sandwiches, iced tea, cookie (free coffee with breakfast selections), $1.00 off anything black at the Souvenir Booth!
- Tuesday, May 26, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ongoing) Back Barn Tour. Go "behind-the-scenes" and visit some of the most interesting areas of the Show. Look through a barn, or tour an equine ambulance, all the while learning about Devon and its history. Meet for this walking tour under the tent behind the Pavilion (across from the Garden Café). Free
- Wednesday, May 27, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Ladies Day Hat Contest. Please join us for the annual Ladies' Day at Devon Hat Contest! Trot out your best hat and become a part of the Devon Tradition! This year's categories are: best botanical, most creative and most glamorous from "hat to toe." The winners in each category will enjoy a Cartier champagne reception high atop the grandstands with judges Carson Kressley, Caroline O'Halloran of Main Line Suburban Life and a representative from Polo Ralph Lauren. Registration begins at 1 at a kiosk near the front gate. Don't be late!
- Sunday, May 31 - Don't miss this last day of the Country Fair. All flowers and plants used to decorate the Showgrounds will be sold at special discount rates. This great sale begins at 11 a.m. Free Admission. (No equestrian events.)
- SEPTA Riders. SEPTA has teamed up with the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair to provide added benefits to commuters. Show your Transpass, Trailpass or Fare Receipt at the ticket booth and receive $1.00 off of the general admission ticket.
