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Agricultural shows
on Dartmoor
Dartmoor hosts numerous traditional countryside shows over the summer season, where
locals and visitors can gather and celebrate the local community.
County shows are an outdoor summer tradition across the United Kingdom where the agricultural
community comes together to showcase their talents and produce.
By visiting the shows in our region, you can expect to see prize judging, local produce, family
friendly activities, arts & crafts, animal showings and much more. Most shows have trade stands and
shopping available for everyone to enjoy.
Devon County Show
16 - 18 May
Westpoint, Exeter
An annual and always highly anticipated show returns
to Westpoint Arena to kick off the show season. A
fantastic day out for all ages, it showcases the best
livestock, machinery, produce, music, and food that
Devon as a county has to offer.
Okehampton Show
Prize judging at Okehampton Show
8 August
Stoney Park Showground, Okehampton
A traditional and longstanding agricultural show which
hosts a wide range of local food and drink, retailers,
entertainment and of course, prize winning animals.
Chagford Show
15 August
Dogmarsh Field, Mill End, Chagford
This agricultural and horticultural show has been
running for over 120 years. Featuring a horticultural
marquee, livestock showing, local retailers, food and
drink, entertainment and more, the Chagford Show is
always a great family day out.
Tricks on display at Lustleigh Village Show
Meldon Wildlife Festival
20 August
Meldon Reservoir, near Okehampton
A free day out that’s great for all the family. Run by
Dartmoor National Park and local partners, visitors can
get stuck in to stream dipping, minibeast hunting and
more.
Meldon Wildlife Festival
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