DEVON, Pa. – DECEMBER 5, 2024 – The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair donates $375,000 to Bryn Mawr Hospital during a celebratory event and check presentation on Friday, December 6, 2024.  Continuing their role as the largest donor to the hospital, Wayne W. Grafton, CEO and Chairman, Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, along with Country Fair Co-chairs Debbie Martin and Beth Previti, will present the check to Barbara Wadsworth – Chief Operating Officer of Main Line Health and Cinda Johnson – Executive Director of Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation.

This significant donation represents the third installment of a five-year, $2M pledge made by the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair in support of Bryn Mawr Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric unit. The Show’s board members along with the Hospital’s leadership team will celebrate their 128-year partnership during a donation reception at the Hospital’s Pennypacker Rotunda on Friday, December 6 at 5:30 PM.

“It’s an honor to be a longstanding contributor to Bryn Mawr Hospital,” said Wayne W. Grafton, CEO and Chairman of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. “The ability to present this check each year is directly tied to the success of our renowned equestrian event which is run by thousands of volunteers to whom we are grateful.”

The 2024 event, which marked the 128th anniversary of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, drew more than 125,000 people over twelve days. Top equestrian competitors flocked to compete in Devon’s prestigious FEI-rated Show, offering prize money over $1M, and in return displayed the strongest attendance among Devon’s FEI-rated classes.

“Devon has been extremely generous towards Bryn Mawr Hospital for more than 100 years. Their extraordinary $2 million pledge towards our Seeing Through Capital Campaign supports the $35 million expansion and transformation of our behavioral health inpatient services,” said John Schwarz, President, Bryn Mawr Hospital. “Devon’s volunteers give of themselves year-round so that we can provide an enhanced experience for our patients and families.”

Started in 1896, The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in North America and draws in top competitors from around the world. With the grandeur of Philadelphia’s historic Main Line as its backdrop, the show continues to reflect the local traditions and lifestyles of the community. The event is run by more than 2,200 volunteers and offers a variety of boutique shops, amusement rides and games for kids, multiple dining options, and live entertainment. Proceeds support The Bryn Mawr Hospital.

The Devon Horse Show Foundation is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit. The organization is operated to perform the charitable and educational purposes of The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, Inc. It also supports the maintenance and improvement of the historic Devon Horse Show grounds to ensure its position as one of the premier equestrian event facilities in the world.