May 02, 2025
NANCY ROKOS/BUCKS COUNTY COURIER TIMES via USA TODAY NETWORK
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, the oldest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the U.S., runs May 21-June 1 featuring competitions, the Budweiser Clydesdales, rides and shopping. This file photo from the 2022 event shows an equestrian competitor.
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the United States, is set to return to Devon, Chester County, from May 21 through June 1.
What began as a small one-day show in 1896 has grown significantly through the years. In 1919, the Country Fair was create alongside the equestrian events as a philanthropic arm benefiting Bryn Mawr Hospital. That charitable effort continues today and more than 2,000 volunteers participate.
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The schedule of equestrian competitions at the Devon Horse Show span 12-days. The show's gates typically are open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Equestrian spectacles include the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship form May 24-25 and the Carriage Marathon on May 25.
The Country Fair features a Midway with rides, including a Ferris wheel, games; shopping for goods from art to apparel; and an array of food and treats, including traditional tea sandwiches and Devon fudge.
The renowned Budweiser Clydesdales will appear at Devon the evenings of Thursday, May 29, and Saturday, May 31. For nearly a century, these massive horses have been among the most recognizable corporate mascots. Most were born and raised at Warm Springs Ranch in Missouri. Their appearance at Devon is one stop on their 300-day tour.
Special themed days like Family Day and Ladies Day are also part of the schedule. The show is a rain or shine event, with ticket prices ranging from $25-$1,600.
May 21 to June 1
8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Equestrian Tickets: Prices vary
23 Dorset Road
Devon, PA 19333
