A MUST-date for your Summer diary is Saturday, July 27, when the Mid Devon Show holds its 26th Annual event.

Hosted by the National Trust in the Beautiful grounds of the Knightshayes Estate, this is truly a gem in the South West’s Calendar.

This year`s nominated charity is Farms for City Children, which offers breaks for city children in one of its three farming locations.

The nearest one is at Nethercott House, Iddesleigh, near Winkleigh.

The charity provides invaluable experiences for young people in the South West and further afield.

This year’s Mid Devon Show continues with a packed entertainment schedule in the main ring, the main attraction being the Devils Horseman.

Normally seen on the Big Screen they are bringing the magic and stunts from the movies to Devon.

There is also scurry driving, Young Farmers’ competitions, heavy horses, the grand parade, majorette demonstration, vintage tractor parade, Pony Club games and the parade of hounds.

Away from the main ring the show has one of the biggest livestock competitions in the country, with cattle, sheep, horses and pygmy goats all competing for the top prizes. The Countryside Area is packed full of exhibits and demonstrations. It will include ferret racing, birds of prey and pony displays.

There will also be the hilarious and ever-popular sheep show returning in 2019. If you have seen it, you will want to see it again, If you have not then it’s a must to visit this year.

The show also welcomes back agricultural demonstrations, which is unique to the Mid Devon Show.

Local companies will show off their latest equipment in the demonstration area and it is amazing to get up-close and see these massive bits of equipment at work.

The 2019 Food Marquee is the biggest in the history of the show with more than 50 producers from across the South West. Local gins, ciders and cheeses are always a great hit together with breads, pastries and hot food making the food hall one of the most popular parts of the show.

This year the show committee is pleased to announce that children aged 15 and under will gain FREE entry to the show.

It says it hopes this will help young families to attend and enjoy all the attractions for the kids. On that note it has loads going on for the youngsters.

Funfair rides, bouncy castles, archery, climbing wall, trampolines, bungee, face painting, paintball, donkey rides and so much more.

There is also a big classic car display, music festival, youth village, churches marquee, flower marquee, Women’s Institute, vintage tractors and Young Farmers’ Marquee.

Last and not least is shopping and the show welcomes hundreds of traders from across the South West.

You will find anything from jewellery to hot tubs or hats to brand new cars.

There really is something for everyone and all of the traders are South West-based so visitors know they are supporting local businesses.

Another lovely shopping area is the Magpie Market Marquee full of small artisan traders who create a unique market environment. Visitors will be surprised at the lovely items they can find.

Of course, there are the various food outlets serving everything anyone could possibly want to eat and supported by two local public bars.

Getting to the show is really easy with it being located within walking distance of Tiverton.

There is also a FREE bus service from the surrounding area, missing all the queues and arriving on the doorstep. This also includes the FREE park and ride service from just outside Tiverton. The show does also have two FREE car parks adjacent to the show field.

The Mid Devon Show truly is a great day out celebrating everything that the South West has to offer.