District News

Western Fair District hires new CEO to drive its future

Posted Date:

Friday, February 15, 2019

London, Ontario, February 15, 2019: Western Fair District is pleased to announce the appointment of Reg Ash to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective, February 13, 2019. Mr. Ash succeeds Hugh Mitchell, who retired in the summer of 2018 after nine (9) years as the Association’s...

Come Grow With Us at the Largest Indoor Farm Show in Eastern Canada, Presented by Farm Credit Canada

Posted Date:

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Farmers planning on attending the 81st edition of the London Farm Show can look forward to experiencing over 350+ exhibitors, plus their products and services, showcasing the latest in industry trends and agricultural technology. Plan Your Day at the Farm Show: Take advantage of the show...

Western Fair 'Extremely Proud’ After International Recognition

Posted Date:

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Western Fair 'Extremely Proud’ After International Recognition LONDON, Ontario, January 2, 2019: The annual Western Fair has received recognition in three award categories: Agriculture, Horticulture/Crops, and Communications from the International Association of Fairs and...

Industry Support For Western Fair

Posted Date:

Friday, December 28, 2018

Industry Support For Western Fair LONDON, Ontario - This holiday season has been a reflective one for Southwestern Ontario horse people who were informed just days before Christmas that the future of...

District to Celebrate Military at 2nd Annual Veterans’ Classic

Posted Date:

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

District to Celebrate Military at 2nd Annual Veterans’ Classic October 9th 2018 – London, Ontario: The ‘Veterans’ Classic’ is a special night of horse racing and celebration at the Western Fair District to honouring our military. The 2018 festivities...

Wunderbar! Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Partners with London for a Fourth Year

Posted Date:

Monday, October 1, 2018

Oktoberfest Saxonia Hall Dancers Group Photo

London, Ontario – October 1, 2018: Time to dry clean your dirndl, fluff up your feathered hat, and touch up on your German zingers because Oktoberfest is taking London by storm for a fourth consecutive year! Rob Lumsden, Director of Facility Management, looks forward to another two day...

Job Posting: Sales Manager

Posted Date:

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Sales Manager Please submit your cover letter and resume! Western Fair District is a not-for-profit agricultural Association that has deep roots in the City, evolving over a century-and-a-half from an agricultural fall Fair to a multi-faceted event centre which includes music and...

The Market moves to Weekend Status with Major Capital Investment

Posted Date:

Thursday, June 28, 2018

London, Ontario, June 26, 2018: A lot of good things can happen in a year! In four short months Western Fair Association (WFA) will celebrate its first year Anniversary since joining The Market as the new owner. To mark the occasion, WFA is excited to launch a second shopping day on Sundays,...

Job Posting: Grounds and Landscaping Crew

Posted Date:

Friday, May 25, 2018

Grounds and Landscaping Crew Western Fair District is a not-for-profit agricultural Association that has deep roots in the City, evolving over a century-and-a-half from an agricultural fall Fair to a multi-faceted event centre which includes music and shopping, gaming and sports. The...

Job Posting: Ice Resurfacer Operator

Posted Date:

Friday, May 25, 2018

Ice Resurfacer Operator Please submit your cover letter and resume by Friday June 8, 2018 @ 3:00pm! Western Fair District is a not-for-profit agricultural Association that has deep roots in the City, evolving over a century-and-a-half from an agricultural fall...