THE Devon County Show, billed as “Devon’s BIG day out!”, is a packed three-day celebration of all that’s great about the local countryside.

It will take place at Westpoint, near Exeter, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 19, 20 and 21.

There will be delicious local food, prize-winning animals, a fantastic array of crafts and plants and six Show rings packed with activity and entertainment.

Among the highlights of the 121st Show will be the fast and furious Shetland Pony Grand National and the thrilling Bolddog Lings motocross stunt team.

New this year is the Devon Eye, a giant Ferris wheel where visitors will get an aerial view of the showground.

There will also be plenty of opportunities for visitors to “have-a-go” – from driving a tractor, taking on a driving challenge on a 4x4 course plus fly fishing and archery.

Especially for youngsters is the Children’s Farm supported by FarmWise Devon, which will have lots of hands-on activities, and the Wheelie Wild family trail.

Great local food and drink produced by passionate local artisans is a huge draw for around 95,000 visitors enjoying a day out celebrating Devon’s food, farming and country life.

The Show is the only place in Devon for just three days of the year where visitors will be treated to the best of food, farming and entertainment all in one day.

Other attractions include: Titan the Robot (Friday and Saturday), Grand Parade of Livestock (Friday and Saturday), David Kennard’s Farmyard Tales, Music at the bandstand, Meirion Owen and his dogs and ducks, Thousands of magnificent animals, Lots of delicious local food and drink, Inspirational crafts and gardens, Packed livestock and equestrian competitions, Lots of country pursuits, A “buzzing” bees and honey feature, Lots of hands-on activities for children, A super active BBC pavilion, Nostalgic steam engines, vintage tractors and classic cars and lots of shopping!

Full details about the Show can be seen on the website: www.devoncountyshow.co.uk .

Alan Quick