First Night at Devon is the premier kick-off event for the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. This festive evening features an open bar and gourmet fare and annually draws an intimate gathering of 200 guests complete with the company of exhibiting artists and like-minded friends of art, horsemanship, and philanthropy. Guests of First Night at Devon are among the first to preview and purchase original art from locally and nationally recognized artists.

This year is The Devon Horse Show’s 128th anniversary and includes an additional day along with almost $1 million in prize money and another $1 million during the last year for ground improvements to best accommodate its equestrians and loyal spectators. Remaining true to its legacy, The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair raises money for their beneficiary, The Bryn Mawr Hospital.

1. Debbie and Al Martin and John and Beth Previti paused for a photo with Devon Horse Show Chairman and CEO Wayne W. Grafton. Al Martin and John Previti were honored for their patience and resolve as husbands of The Devon Country Fair chairs!

2. Jeff Day and Ivan Scott represented Bryn Mawr Hospital at the event.  Public Relations Chair Leslie Padilla welcomed them to the event

2. Leslie Ehrin, Liz Finley, Carolyn Slota, Mary Beth Hurley and Sue Trew gathered for a photo in the art gallery

3. Kelly and Scott Rowell chatted with Janelle Morrison

4. Michael Smyth, president and COO of  Jaguar Land Rover Main Line and Madison Papariello and her father Tak, General Manager of Jaguar Land Rover Main Line were pictured with a 2024 Defender  

5. Eileen and Coley Bookbinder purchased a ”doggie” work of art at the event! 

6. Steve and Cynthis Sansone chatted with David Jelinek, June Smith, Virginia Funk and John Goodman

7. Karen Meyers and Missy Schwartz congratulated Liz Mayer on her award certificate

8. Brittani Parris, Chloe Milon, Jeff Parris, Mary Regina and Kurt Ravenfeld gathered for a  photo.  

9. John and Janice Balson were pictured near her entry named ”Meadow” 

10. Kurt and Mary Regina Ravenfeld chatted wiuth Sally and Joe Layden 

11. Liz and Paul Finley paued for a photo with Liz’ entries (left)

12. Ellen Gavin’s “Radiant  Devon” was chosen as this year’s poster art. Ellen (center) shared a moment in the art gallery  with Anita McGinn Natali and Bob Richey