CROWDS of people descended on Knightshayes Court near Tiverton for the 32nd Mid Devon Show on Saturday, July 26.

Vicky Smith from Widdington Farm, Witheridge was among the cattle prizewinners at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7572
Vicky Smith from Widdington Farm, Witheridge was among the cattle prizewinners. AQ 7572 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Milly Bradley of Witheridge's highland cow won champion and first prize in two classes
One of Milly Bradley from Witheridge's highland cattle won champion and first prize in two classes (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

There was a wide variety of attractions, stalls, live music and local food and drink to enjoy.

St Boniface Farm Vets were out in force
St Boniface Farm Vets were out in force (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
The Bishop of Crediton, the Venerable Moira Astin, met Amy Hamlett and her son, William (6) from Fire Beacon Farm, Tiverton, with their prize-winning Dexter cow Laurel and her calf of five months, named Happy Cheese. AQ 7531
The Bishop of Crediton, the Venerable Moira Astin, met Amy Hamlett and her son, William (6) from Fire Beacon Farm, Tiverton, and their prize-winning Dexter cow Laurel and her calf of five months, named Happy Cheese. AQ 7531 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Alongside livestock competitions featuring cattle, sheep, pygmy goats and heavy horses, there were classic vehicles, equestrian performances, motorcycle stunt displays, ferret racing, dog shows, giant tortoises and more to see.

Quicke's cheeses of Newton St Cyres' stand proved popular
Quicke's cheeses of Newton St Cyres' stand was popular in the food marquee (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Paul Hart and Gary Rice ran the Ashgrove Kitchens stand at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7606
Paul Hart and Gary Rice ran the Ashgrove Kitchens stand. AQ 7606 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton-area food and drink producers were out in force including Quicke’s and Exe Valley Farm Shop, alongside local brands Ashgrove Kitchens, agricultural engineers Andrew Symons Ltd and Mole Avon Country Stores.

Roger Huxter from Sandford took along some of his Dorset Horns and Poll Dorsets from his South Ham Flock, pictured with shearling ewe Hermione. AQ 7546
Roger Huxter from Sandford took along some of his Dorset Horns and Poll Dorsets from his South Ham Flock, pictured with shearling ewe Hermione. AQ 7546 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
People enjoyed having a go with a bow and arrow with Kyrton Archers
People enjoyed having a go with a bow and arrow with Kyrton Archers (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

Show Organiser Colin Nation said the show went “really well”.

Andrew and Scott Symons of Andrew Symons agricultural engineers were at the show
Andrew and Scott Symons of Andrew Symons agricultural engineers were at the show (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)
Edworthy Media ran a card game and a raffle as well as talked to people about the services offered on their stand at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7613
Edworthy Media ran a card game and a raffle and talked to people about the services offered on their stand at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7613 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“The weather was on our side. Visitor numbers were very good, which we're pleased about. Everyone was walking around with a smile on their face.

Pete Bangs, left and Penelope Blackwell, from CHAT, the Christian Housing Action Team are pictured with Charlie the CHAT bear at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7623
Pete Bangs, left, and Penelope Blackwell from CHAT, the Christian Housing Action Team, pictured with Charlie the CHAT bear. AQ 7623 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Chloe Marie Aston with her piano tricycle
Chloe Marie Aston with her piano tricycle (Will Goddard, Crediton Courier)

“I'd like to thank all the volunteers that make this happen, they're all from the local community. I'd also like to thank our sponsors and the National Trust and all the landowners that help us put on the event.”

The spectacular OG Performance Horses wowed audiences with performances at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7648
The spectacular OG Performance Horses wowed audiences with performances at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7648 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Mole Avon Country Stores had a well-visited stand alongside the main ring at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7567
Mole Avon Country Stores had a well-visited stand alongside the main ring at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7567 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The president of the show this year was Richard Taylor. The main sponsor was Winkworth estate agency and this year’s chosen charity was the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI).

Ken Bracher of Ken Brancher Stained Glass from Chulmleigh had a stand exhibiting his examples of stained glass work. AQ 7598
Ken Bracher of Ken Brancher Stained Glass from Chulmleigh had a stand exhibiting his examples of stained glass work. AQ 7598 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Crediton Milling Company staff pictured on their stand before it got incredibly busy. AQ 7516
Crediton Milling Company staff pictured on their stand before it got incredibly busy. AQ 7516 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Mid Devon Show is organised by The Mid Devon Town and Country Show Society. The one-day event has been held annually since 1993, except for 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Wet weather left organisers with a £30,000 loss in 2023.

Mid Devon District Council recycling department promoted recycling at the Show. AQ 7584
Mid Devon District Council’s recycling department promoted recycling at the show. AQ 7584 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Cameron Mills, right, of Cameron Mills Group, talked about services offered by the business and some young people played music on the Mid Devon Show music stage. AQ 7634
Cameron Mills, right, of Cameron Mills Group, talked about services offered by the business and some young people played music on the Mid Devon Show music stage. AQ 7634 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Two of the giant tortoises on display at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7589
Two of the giant tortoises on display at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7589 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
A busy avenue of people at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7666
A busy avenue of people at the Mid Devon Show. AQ 7666 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)