The Association has a membership of over 500, is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity, which makes donations annually to a wide range of local causes.

The Association organises one of the largest one day shows of its kind in the country. The aim of the Association is to promote agriculture and related industries in the local area, particularly through the annual show. Each year an official charity is nominated by the current President in office, and is given prime location on the showground and access to raise funds throughout the event. The Association promotes a successful Farms Competition with classes throughout the year ranging from sheep flocks to silage, commercial beef to barley.

The show is traditionally held on the first Thursday in August each year and has grown to become one of the largest 'one day' shows of its kind in the country. The show is held on a site of 140 acres, purchased by the Association in the summer of 2003 and which is still being developed for the future.

It represents a unique blend of traditional with the new in an agricultural setting where the emphasis is on agriculture and associated activities first and foremost. It is a showcase for the best of local farming, crafts and rural skills. It draws exhibitors and visitors from all walks of life. Over 20,000 people attend the show and in the region of 1500 livestock entries are received.

The show is proud to host The West Of England Hound Show - a show within a show - which attracts entries from more working packs of hounds than any other event of its kind in the country. There are more than 350 trade exhibitors, which makes the show one of East Devon’s biggest business events.