THIS year’s Devon County Show proved to be one of the very best with three days of sunshine and an action packed programme of things to see and do.

Andrew Symons Agricultural Engineers staff at the show
Andrew Symons Agricultural Engineers staff at the show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Emma Stoyle did a roaring trade for Quicke's Cheese
Emma Stoyle did a roaring trade for Quicke's cheeses (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Chris and Kylie Beardon of Sam's Cider at Winkleigh at the show
Chris and Kylie Beardon of Sam's Cider at Winkleigh at the show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There was something for the whole family, a real countryside meets town feel.

A busy avenue at the show
A busy avenue at the Devon County Show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Devon Air Ambulance's stand was popular at the show
Devon Air Ambulance's stand was popular at the show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Wayne Mudge of Winkleigh's 1971 Massey Ferguson 135 diesel tractor
Wayne Mudge of Winkleigh's 1971 Massey Ferguson 135 diesel tractor (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh being shown the prizewinning cheeses in the food tent
Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh being shown the prizewinning cheeses in the food tent (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

The organisers, Devon County Agricultural Association, hope that there will be a record attendance and are awaiting advance ticket sale details before the final total can be announced.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, enjoyed touring the Devon County Show with the DCAA Chief Executive and Show Manager, Lisa Moore. AQ 1324
Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, enjoyed touring the Devon County Show with the DCAA Chief Executive and Show Manager, Lisa Moore. AQ 1324 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Under instruction from Stefan Harris of Kingsteignton-based RD Johns, the Duchess of Edinburgh and show president John Lee proved to be more than able when it came to scone making
Under instruction from Stefan Harris of Kingsteignton-based RD Johns, the Duchess of Edinburgh and show president John Lee proved to be more than able when it came to scone making (MDA/StevePope)

The Association is adept at organising an exceptional event, hundreds of volunteers supporting the event to ensure it runs smoothly.

Cutting corners - the speed and thrills of scurry time trials in the main arena
Cutting corners - the speed and thrills of scurry time trials in the main arena (MDA/StevePope)
Devon County Show. Actor Martin Clunes opens the heavy horse feature at the show
Devon County Show. Actor Martin Clunes opens the heavy horse feature at the show (MDA/StevePope)
Washing a cow and whitening its legs with talcum powder before judging at the Devon County Show. AQ 1118
Washing a cow and whitening its legs with talcum powder before judging at the Devon County Show. AQ 1118 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

This year there was the added attraction of a royal visit in the form of HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh as well as celebrity guests including Martin Clunes and many others.