Whether you’re an equestrian or a member of the public, there is a lot happening at the seventh Annual Devon Fall Classic, presented by Bryn Mawr Hospital Sept. 12-15 on Route 30 in Devon, Pa.
A benefit for the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation, the event wasn’t held last year but is back this time with plenty to offer riders from the zone, which includes New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Competition, which runs through the evenings, starts at 8 a.m. daily except Sept. 14, which begins at 7:30 a.m. That evening is the high point for riders, with the featured $25,000 Devon Fall Classic at a maximum height of 1.45 meters.
A fair offers carnival rides, more than 35 retail vendors, crafts, live music, food and drink, and a variety of entertaining events. They include:
● Yappy Hour: an opportunity to drink and dine with your dog in the picnic grove Sept. 13 from 5–7 p.m., featuring local beer, wine and spirits from Tattered Flag Brewery & Still Works, White Horse Winery and Thistle Finch Distillery. Bar Spoon Beverage Co.will also offer special tastings of their craft mixers.
● Live entertainment that day includes classic rock with party band Knock One Back. The ticket includes free admission and special seating in the picnic grove.
● The next day, amateur chefs are invited to enter a Classic Chili Contest. More live entertainment will be presented in the picnic grove.
● Sunday brunch is available on the final day.
Special event tickets can be purchased online at http://www.devonhorseshow.net/fall-classic/. Admission tickets start at $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and those ages 6-18. Children 5 and under are free all week, and admission is free for all on Sunday. Pre-order tickets on the website, via email at tickets@devonhorseshow.org, or by phone at (610) 688-2554. Visit the website for the full schedule of events.