Photos courtesy of Betsy Barron Photography unless otherwise noted

Ladies in hats enter the horse show grounds for free until 1pm on Wednesday, May 29th as part of Ladies Day at Devon.

The 117th annual Devon Horse Show is ripe with tradition and a tremendous fashion culture!

And one of the most highly anticipated events each year is the fabulous Ladies Day at Devon returning Wednesday, May 29th.

The festivities begin with the annual Devon Hat Contest.

Lovely ladies can register at the Pavilion starting at 10 a.m., followed by a stroll along the promenade route passing the judges. Local celebrities will be on hand to judge-including Carson Kressley.

Following the Hat Contest is the popular Ladies Day Tea at the Devon Club—where champagne and tea sandwiches will be served.

Tickets for the tea can be purchased online for $75 per person. Be sure to list the name(s) of all guests included in the ticket order on PayPal in the comment section.

Proceeds benefit Bryn Mawr Hospital.

Ladies in hats enter the horse show grounds for free until 1pm on Wednesday, May 29th as part of Ladies Day at Devon.

Check out AroundMainLine.com’s music video from the 2011 Ladies Day produced by New Pace Productions!

Ladies Day and Hat Contest at Devon 2013

Ladies looking for a hat to sport at the contest can find plenty to choose from at Devon’s official milliner-Hats by Katie. Photo courtesy of Belle Vie Photography.

When: Wednesday, May 29th 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: The Devon Horse Show, Devon, PA

Hat Day Details: Registration and judging starts promptly at 10 a.m. Devon Horse Show expects a record turnout so ladies are highly advised to arrive by 9:30 a.m.

Details: Judging from 10-10:30 a.m.; winners announced at 10:45 a.m. Free general admission until 1pm for ladies wearing elegant hats.

Ladies Tea: 10am-1pm at the Devon Club; $75 per person.

Devon’s Official Milliner: Ladies looking for a hat or fascinator can find plenty to choose from at Devon’s popular Hats by Katie booth.

For more information on Ladies Day, please email jenmcgowan229@gmail.com.

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Gates will open daily at approximately 8:00 a.m. and close at approximately 10:00 p.m. The Country Fair area opens around 10:00 a.m. for the Midway and Shopping.

The first Sunday, the gates will open at 11:00 a.m. and the Horse Show classes will start at 1:00 p.m.

General admission for The Devon Horse Show is $12 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Reserved grandstand tickets are available ranging from $12 to $50 depending on the performance.

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For more information on any Devon Horse Show special events please call 610-525-2533. Tickets for DHS are available over the phone, 610-688-2554, or via www.devonhorseshow.org.