Food and Farming Events in Devon: A Year of Local Produce, Rural Tradition, and Community Celebration
As the sun rises over South Devon Food Hub, you will often see what resembles military preparations for battle as the artisan tenants prepare their produce and display equipment for the many shows, events and festivals in the region.
Devon is one of the UK’s most vibrant rural counties, with a food and farming calendar that reflects its deep connection to agriculture, artisan food production, and community life. From large agricultural shows to hands‑on children’s farming days, seafood celebrations, artisan markets, and regenerative farming conferences, Devon’s events bring together farmers, food lovers, producers, families, and visitors in a shared appreciation of the county’s rich rural culture.
Devon County Show: The Heart of Agricultural Life
The Devon County Show, held 21–23 May 2026 at Westpoint in Exeter, is the county’s flagship agricultural event featuring livestock competitions, machinery displays, rural crafts, and an expanded Food & Drink Pavilion.
Farmwise Devon: Inspiring the Next Generation
Farmwise Devon provides interactive agricultural learning for children, including the Farmwise Schools Day at Westpoint on 6 October 2026.
Food Festivals Across Devon
Highlights include the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink, Salcombe Crabfest, Clovelly Lobster & Crab Feast, Plymouth Seafood Festival, and Dartmouth Food Festival.
South Devon Events and Markets
Regular highlights include Newton Abbot Markets, Exeter Farmers Market, and Dartmoor Whisky Distillery tasting experiences.
Eat:Festivals – Bringing the Best of the West Country to Devon
Devon hosts many Eat:Festivals including eat:Dawlish (16 May 2026), eat:Tavistock (17 May 2026), eat:Totnes (23 August 2026), and eat:Tiverton (27 September 2026).
Mid Devon Show
A major annual showcase with livestock displays, food zones, demonstrations, and live music.
Totnes Show
The Totnes & District Show on 26 July 2026 at Berry Pomeroy is one of Devon’s largest one‑day agricultural shows.