{"id":69674,"date":"2026-05-08T14:49:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/?p=69674"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T13:49:06","slug":"were-returning-devon-county-show-another-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/were-returning-devon-county-show-another-year\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re returning to the Devon County Show\u00a0for another year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Devon County Show is one of the county\u2019s flagship events, welcoming thousands of visitors each year, and\u00a0an opportunity\u00a0for us to\u00a0showcase\u00a0the breadth of services we deliver\u00a0across Devon\u00a0and the partnerships we are proud to be part of.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking place from\u00a0Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 May,<strong> <\/strong>our stand will once again bring together\u00a0services\u00a0and partner organisations, offering activities,\u00a0advice\u00a0and information for people of all ages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;This year, we will be joined by&#8230;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fostering Devon and Adopt\u00a0South West\u00a0\u2013\u00a0sharing information about\u00a0how\u00a0to become foster carers or adopters, and the vital role carers play in children\u2019s lives\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Devon Bus Enhanced Partnership (Transport Coordination Service)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Will\u00a0be promoting the arrival of Zero Emission Buses in Devon this year and encouraging people to use\u00a0bus services and public transport across Devon\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recycle Devon and Waste Management\u00a0\u2013 promoting recycling, waste\u00a0reduction\u00a0and reuse\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sch<\/strong>ools Library Service\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0encouraging &#8216;Reading for pleasure&#8217; with a free book for each young person visiting their stand on the day.\u202fVisitors can share a story with\u00a0Elmer\u00a0activity, bookmark competition with prizes to be won, plus booklists to take away.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Devon Resilience Innovation Project\u00a0and the Devon Climate Emergency team\u00a0\u2013\u00a0bringing together climate resilience and flood resilience,\u00a0they\u2019ll\u00a0be exploring what a flood resilient Devon looks like. Discover simple, practical steps you can take at home to\u00a0slow\u00a0the flow of rainwater, reduce flood risk, cut carbon emissions, and support nature and biodiversity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>South Western\u00a0Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service\u00a0\u2013 providing information on\u00a0fire prevention, road safety, how to perform CPR and\u00a0defibrillator\u00a0training\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Public Health, Trading Standards and Communities\u00a0\u2013 offering advice on\u00a05 ways to\u00a0health and wellbeing, consumer protection\u00a0advice\u00a0and community support\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment and Skills\u00a0\u2013 promoting training opportunities, skills\u00a0development\u00a0and employment support across Devon\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re\u00a0also pleased to have\u00a0Camper Coffee\u00a0joining us this year, providing refreshments throughout the show.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0also once more have\u00a0South West\u00a0Water\u00a0with their free water refill point, so\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0forget your reusable bottles!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our stand will give showgoers the opportunity to learn more about our services, ask questions, take part in interactive&nbsp;activities&nbsp;and find out how Devon County Council and our partners work together to support residents,&nbsp;businesses&nbsp;and communities across the county.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u202fThroughout the show, you can enjoy live music performed by children and young people from across Devon on the bandstand (Avenue K), presented by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.musiceducationhub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Devon Music Education Hub<\/a>. The Hub is led by\u202fDevon Education Services, part of\u202fDevon County Council.\u202f\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can experience a rich variety of live music on all three days of the show by visiting the bandstand on Avenue K, with music performed by children and young people from local schools and Devon Music Education Hub-supported activities across, Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also at the show,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.farmwisedevon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Farmwise<\/a>\u202fwill be back in their usual&nbsp;spot&nbsp;with lots for children to see and do&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;from cooking workshops, butter making and planting seeds,&nbsp;to new interactive&nbsp;activities about&nbsp;bees and forestry, alongside farm animals and impressive machinery.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon Food Partnership will also&nbsp;be located in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Farmwise&nbsp;area. Visitors can expect \u2018The Bread Test\u2019,&nbsp;\u2018What\u2019s in the Bag?\u2019 and colouring \u2018The Devon Rainbow\u2019! 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