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Capital Campaign 
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair relies on your generous support to maintain and improve the historic show grounds. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation. For more information about the capital campaign, or to make a donation, please click here. ______________________________ | |
Spring Events to Benefit Devon
March 21, 6-9 P.M.
Can't wait another two months for a shot of Devon? Join the Devon Ladies' Day committee as they celebrate the arrival of Spring at the Ardmore Farmer's Market's "Spring Social". The market is offering cocktails and hors d'oeuvres on March 21 from 6-9pm as a thank-you to customers, new and old, for their support.
This year's Devon Derby raffle car, a 2012 Volkswagon Jetta, and the Operation Goldmine prize, a gold and diamond bracelet, will be on display with chances available for purchase.
The Ardmore Farmer's Market is located at the eastern end of Suburban Square Mall and features wonderful vendors such as pucciManuli, Di Bruno Bros., Cupcakes Gourmet, Stolzfus Meats and Produce and more.
March 29, 7:30 - 9:30
If the warmer weather has you thinking about a new Spring look, or perhaps something to wear to the Black Tie & Boots Ball, stop by Per Lei's Media boutique for an exclusive opportunity to styled by the proprietor Candice Caprice and E! News contributor Nicole Young. 20% of the evening's proceeds will benefit the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Foundation.
Black Tie & Boots Ball Returns to Bryn Clovis, May 5.
Please join us for this festive evening under the stars at fabled Bryn Clovis. Click here to have an invitation mailed to you or on the image below for a printable version.
Presenting Sponsor:
Photo Credits:
Brenda Carpenter
Meg Wiederseim
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Devon Continues Tradition of Annual Improvements
Halie Greening, Contributing Writer
"We qualify the very best in the country, you see the very best here, it means a lot to be here and to win here, and it has an atmosphere like no other show in the country," Show Manager Peter Doubleday enthused when discussing the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair's ranking as the fourth best show in North America as rated by North American Riders Group. When speaking with Doubleday, you can hear the sense of pride and accomplishment in his voice. That sense of pride is well warranted given the great many things Devon has offered to the horse show world and the many things they continue to improve on to make it the absolute best show possible.
In Devon's ongoing effort to, "blend the old with the new," they have most certainly taken it upon themselves to go above and beyond, and make the pursuit of excellence one of their top priorities. The footing is a major factor in bringing in and retaining riders. With the installation of the All-Weather Euro Footing in the Dixon Oval in 2010, the Gold Ring in 2011 and now the schooling area for 2012, Devon will have fulfilled its commitment to provide the state-of-the-art footing for all of its riding surfaces. With exceedingly high standards Devon sets, there is little doubt renowned riders will have the Devon Horse Show at the top of their schedule this year. They can surely expect to be impressed with all the improvements that have been made with an eye toward accommodating them, and the exceptional talent they bring with them.
The management team has certainly set no limits to the excellence that can be attained. As Devon looks to obtain greater funding through sponsorship and a capital campaign, it has big hopes for the future as it continues to carry on the tradition of one of the nation's great horse shows. It has captivated its audience and reeled in vast numbers of the world's best riders for over a century, and by no means plans on ever settling for anything less. The standards will continue to rise, and the tradition of excellence, and the blueprint for success will remain a key factor of the North American Rider's Group fourth ranked horse show. With the support of everyone behind this amazing show there are high hopes for the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair to keep climbing in the ranks.
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Ticket Office Opens April 9, All Performance (Season Tickets) Available On-Line NOW!
If the All Performance ticket orders are any indication, it's going to be a very big year at Devon! Since the announcement that Devon will be hosting one of four U.S. Show Jumping Team Observation Events, interest in the season ticket-like packages has been huge. Ordering an All Performance Package offers the first opportunity to garner coveted tickets to the Grand Prix of Devon, one of the two observation events that are part of the qualifying process for the 2012 US Olympic Team. The other event is the Open Jumper Stake which will take place on Saturday, June 2.
 The Advanced Ticket Sales office will open on April 9 at 10 a.m. In keeping with Devon tradition, a large crowd of Devon stalwarts will be on hand to be the first to purchase tickets to the day or evening sessions of their choice, including the Grand Prix. Many of the same people return year after year, and it has become something of a social event in itself! Ticket Office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Internet and phone sales for general ticket purchasing will open up on Wednesday, April 11. You may then purchase tickets for any individual day or evening session, except for the Grand Prix, on-line. Grand Prix tickets will only be sold on-line and over the phone as part of an All Performance Package or Pick 3 Grand Prix Plus Package. Individual Grand Prix tickets may be purchased in person or by mail.
Orders received by mail will be dated and filled in the order they were received.
Our recommendation for purchasing Grand Prix tickets; put that order in the mail today or run, don't walk, to the ticket office. Better yet, order an All Performance Package today and choose your own seats!
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Calling All Volunteers!
 The time has come! All existing Devon Country Fair volunteers will be getting an email in the next few days letting you know that Shifboard, Devon's volunteer scheduling system is up and running for 2012. Once you receive the email, you will be able to login and choose the committees and shifts you would like to volunteer for.
Nobody has volunteers that are more dedicated than Devon! All Country Fair volunteers are invited to celebrate and reconnect at the Volunteer Appreciation Party to be held in the Hospitality Room on the Grounds, Sunday, May 6 from 4-6 p.m.
Come and enjoy some food and drink, pick up your volunteer badges and parking, and celebrate Devon 2012! Can't make it? Not to worry, after May 6, volunteer badges and parking will be mailed.
If you're a new volunteer or have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our volunteer coordinators, they're happy to help you! Email them at volunteer@devonhorseshow.org.
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