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CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Horses and riders from around the world come to Pennsylvania to compete at Devon Horse Show
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is well underway in Chester County, Pennsylvania. "I started showing here as a little kid doing leadline, and my mother was a trainer," John French said. The Maryland native showed at the Devon Horse Show more than a dozen times. "This is definitely one of the most prestigious shows to win at, outdoor horse shows," French said. And win he has. Officials say around 1,000 horses will show during the event this year. "This is the last of the really big boutique, special, really hard to qualify and get into horse shows," Philip DeVita, the co-manager of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, said. Professional rider Tara Metzner is from California. "From the second Devon ends, to the end of the qualifying period, that's what most of us riders are working towards," Metzner said. The Devon Horse Show is the country's biggest and oldest outdoor multi-breed horse show. It attracts the top talent from around the world. "It's been around a long time, so I think from the moment I started competing, it was always a goal," Metzner said. While riders certainly come from all around the country to show, other riders are lucky enough to have this in their backyard, like Kennett Square native Chrissy Serio. She has been with Hollister the horse for three years, but the 41-year-old has been competing here since she was a child. "Devon is magical. It's such an honor to be able to come and see these animals and be a part of it," Serio said. Being here, she said, is still a "pinch me" moment. "Every time I get to go in the ring," Serio said with a smile.
Axios
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Philadelphia weekender: Horses, Metallica, Memorial Day
🐴 The Devon Horse Show runs through June 1 at the Devon Show Grounds in Chester County. It's considered the nation's oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse competition. Look out for exhibitions, a dog show and Memorial Day festivities. Single ticket and priority packets available: $20-$350 🎭 The Philadelphia Magic Gardens is hosting an art-after-dark event as part of its Fourth Friday series. Live performances, crafts, plus a tour of the decked-out basement. 7-10pm. Tickets: $25 adults; $20 students; $10 members. 🥁 Enter Sandman. Metallica is playing two shows at Lincoln Financial Field on Friday and Sunday with appearances from Limp Bizkit and Ice Nine Kills. Single tickets ($92+) and two-day passes available. 💃 Take some tango lessons this weekend during a dance festival at the Lithuanian Music Hall in Port Richmond. Four-day events include lectures, concerts, and lots and lots of dancing. Score an all-access festival pass for $140 or single-day tix for $45. 🎪 The Philadelphia Contemporary Circus kicks off Friday time. The inaugural 10–day event, put on by FringeArts, runs through June 1. It includes a blend of acrobatics, dance and theatrical performances, all under one tent. See full schedule for details and tix. ⚜️ Check out the Philly Renaissance Faire at Fort Mifflin. Three days of magic, juggling and music. And we can't forget about those meaty turkey legs. Tickets: $20 adults, $10 children (5-14), free for 4 and under. 🌮 Tacos Saturday and Sunday don't have the same ring. But it does have that same taste. The free Taco Fest at Chaddsford Winery includes some of the region's fav food trucks, plus wine and live music. 2-5pm Here's a rundown of Memorial Day events in Philly: 🪖 Explore historic Eastern State Penitentiary for a full slate of programming honoring the country's fallen soldiers. Events include exhibits, tours and talks, including one on Al Capone's cell. Tickets: $21 adults, $17 children. 🇺🇸 Bucks County is throwing a Memorial Day parade in Perkasie. The event kicks off at 9am on Saturday at 7th and Market Streets. That's followed by a ceremony in Menlo Park, including a rifle salute and veteran recognition. 🎉 Doylestown is also throwing its 157th annual parade starting at 10am on Monday at Central Bucks West High School. 🆓 It's free admission to the National Constitution Center from Saturday-Monday.
