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AUGMENTED REALITY A PART OF FIRST EVER VIRTUAL WESTERN FAIR

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Thursday, August 13, 2020

London, August 13, 2020 -- Organizers of the annual Western Fair are keeping the spirit alive this year by bringing the Fair to the people! The physical event was cancelled this year due to the pandemic, however the first ever virtual Western Fair will take...

Western Fair Association’s Board of Governors & Management Team Announce Cancellation of the 145th Western Fair

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Thursday, May 14, 2020

Western Fair Association’s Board of Governors and management team announced the cancellation of the 145th Western Fair, scheduled to take place September 11-20, 2020 until September 2021. COVID-19 concerns and restrictions on mass gatherings remain in place for...

Fair to Be Enjoyed by All as Day of Dreams Returns For 4th Year!

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

London, Ontario – August 13, 2019: The Western Fair District is pleased to announce that its sensory-friendly Day of Dreams is back for a fourth consecutive year! The fairgrounds will open its gates early on Wednesday September 11 to give children with special needs ages 3 to 12 inclusive...

Experience Bargains, 'Steals' and Discounted Meals at the 144th Western Fair

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Who doesn’t love a good deal? There’s countless ways to save at this year’s Western Fair, whether fair-goers are attending in a group, on a date, or solo. Most-loved promotions are returning including the ‘Bounce Back’ pass and ‘2 for 1’ at the gate. New...

Your Favourites Are Back!

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Enjoy Lumberjack Shows, Fresh Pie by the Slice, BINGO! and More at The 2019 Western Fair Entering its 144th year, the Western Fair has seen decades of excitement including carnival rides, concerts, rodeos, competitions, and a wide variety of fair foods. This year, experience the annual event...

Western Fair 2019 Grandstand Concerts Are BACK!

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019

It’s time to open the time capsule - ‘Your Favourites Are Back!’ The annual Western Fair is quickly approaching, reintroducing 144 years of well-loved fair attractions throughout the years while welcoming new favourites. Generations of fairgoers will enjoy the best of...

Western Fair 2018 Mid-West Horse Show Results

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Monday, October 1, 2018

Western Fair Mid-West Horse Show Results Western Fair District along with Mid Western Ontario Horseman’s Society hosted the all breed horse show the closing weekend of Western Fair. Show started Friday, September 14 and concluded Sunday, September 16. In total 126 horses showed in...

Thank you, London and Region, you made Western Fair Memories Happen!

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Sunday, September 16, 2018

London, Ontario – Sunday, September 16, 2018: The final weekend of the Western Fair is coming to an end, what a run! Thank you, London and region, for making ‘memories happen here,’ planning has begun for next year’s...

Western Fair Celebrates Two Sunday’s of Double Derby Action with Generations of the Williams Family

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Thursday, August 16, 2018

“I said that Demo Derbies wouldn’t last five years when they started. I guess I was wrong... there is something about it that people love.” – Walter Williams London, Ontario, August 16, 2018: The Western Fair is highlighting a fan favourite, the Demolition Derby for...

Western Fair and Roy Inch and Sons on Cloud Nine with Announcement of 3rd Annual Day of Dreams

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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

London, Ontario – July 31, 2018: The Western Fair is hosting its third annual Day of Dreams, where children with special needs and their guest can attend the Fair in a comfortable and intimate environment. Like a warm hug, the feel good parts of the fair are shared from one person to another...