2011 Free with Admission

Experience all the free attractions at this year's Western Fair!

 

Warrior's Day Parade

Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of this annual salute to our military heroes, past and present.

Saturday, September 10th – enters grounds at King/Ontario @ 11:45 with Official Grandstand Ceremonies to follow at the Grandstand.

 

West Coast Lumberjack Show

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Out-saw, out-chop, out-throw. That’s pretty much the mantra of the West Coast Lumberjack Show. Action and agility...strength and speed...these brawny guys are true competitors, always trying to outdo each other. Audiences will be drawn to the 40’ climbing poles, log rolling pond and the sound of roaring chainsaws.

 

Everything Fitz

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Parents Paddy and Pam, and kids Tom, Pat, Julie and Kerry make up the Fitzgerald clan – otherwise known as Everything Fitz. With roots in the Canadian old-time fiddle tradition, Everything Fitz is a unique stage show that combines a variety of musical styles - Celtic, bluegrass, western swing - with entertaining novelty tunes and choreographed step dance routines. Julie, Kerry and Tom – each a champion fiddler - provide intricate three-part fiddle harmonies as well as solo improvisations on fiddle and mandolin. But it’s when all four siblings take to the stage with their award-winning step dancing routines that the house really comes down! Audiences love their exuberance, talent and the joy they bring to every performance.

Vine to Vine

Am I seeing what I think I’m seeing? That’s what you’ll be asking yourself when you watch in amazement as living vines gradually comes to life in an exquisite transformation. At first incognito, the living vines, reaching a height from 9’ to 16’ tall, slowly intertwine their way into the crowd to the delight of those watching. Vine to Vine gracefully creates elegant and intriguing shapes, then creep forward to pose or wrap around themselves a tree, a pole or a wall. Look closely and you may see a face staring back at you from the lushness of their captivating costume.

 Sheldon Casavant - Comedy Magic Show

Magic appeals to all ages and Sheldon Casavant is a master. Of course he couldn’t do it without audience participation! His interactive Comedy Magic Show is delightful and enchanting as items vanish, then reappear. Inanimate objects come to life and seemingly impossible tricks are performed with ease. Sheldon will also be strolling the grounds, performing award-winning sleight of hand just inches away from Fairgoers who will be left to wonder “how did he do that?”

Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show

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Sit. Stay. And enjoy a crowd-pleasing show featuring the cutest performers that ever wagged a tail! The furry, four-legged stars of the Extreme Canines Stunt Dog Show are great fun to watch. Their high-energy show features 40+ tricks and stunts, high-jump and obstacle course challenges, juggling, comedy and a whole lot of doggone good family-friendly entertainment!

 

 

THE SHOWBOT

Part robot, part human, this amazing creature will engage and entertain you like no other.

 

 

 

Great Reptiles of the World - Past and

Present 

Live interactive shows daily, Progress Building

An incredible exhibit on display for the first time in Eastern Canada! See live giant snakes, alligators, tortoises, giant lizards and a bird of prey as well as skulls from some of the greatest reptiles that ever lived including a Triceratops, a Sarcosuchus (largest crocodile in history), a Pterosaur, and the greatest dinosaur of all time, the Tyrannosaurus Rex.

 

 

"Down on the Farm"

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Activities will include:
 

•  bale swing (kids swing on ropes, landing in a pile of straw-like a simulated hayloft)
• rubber duck races – who can pump the water faster to give their duck the win (speaks to water conservation and the vital role water plays in farming)
• sunflower seed planting – gives the child a take-home (they learn about soil, moisture, planting process)
• grain bin area – highlights 4 of Ontario’s cash crops (corn, soybeans, barley and oats)
• Farmer for a day – milking the cow, riding a horse (simulator), gathering eggs, picking apples, etc.
• The Story Loft – children are encouraged to listen to farm-related stories, read by volunteers
• Farm mural – help us colour in the giant farm murals!
• Dress like a scarecrow – free digital photos!

 
We will also provide a ‘link’ to the happenings in the Agriplex via live streaming – this will encourage families to cross over to see the animals and demonstrations there.

Returning Favourites

4-H Competition: RONA Agriplex

Arabian Horse Show: RONA Agriplex

Bandaloni: Around the grounds daily

Barn Tours: RONA Agriplex, daily

Cahill Country Corral: RONA Agriplex, daily shows

Cirque Sublime Show: Grandstand, Sun 11th only

 

 

 

Community Showcase: Special Events Building
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Cow Milking: RONA Agriplex, daily shows, see schedule

Craft Demos: Special Events Building, see schedule

Demolition Derby: Grandstand, Sept. 18^th @ 6pm
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Down on the Farm: Canada building, different interactive activities

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English Horse Show: RONA Agriplex, Sun. 18^th only

Everything Fitz: Anne Eadie Stage
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Extreme Canines: Daily shows

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Fiddling Competitions: Special Events Building (Sat. 17^th @ 4:00pm)

FMX & Demo Cross: Grandstand, Sat 17th
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FMX & Demo Derby Finals: Grandstand, Sun 18th
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Heavy Horse Hitch Parade: RONA Agriplex
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Heavy Horse Pull: RONA Agriplex Sat. 16^th only

Hitchin Up Demo: RONA Agriplex arena
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Little Ray's Dinosaur Exhibit: Progress Building, daily shows
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Live Demonstrations and Animals:  RONA Agriplex

 

 

 

London Farmers Market: Confederation Building

Maternity Ward: RONA Agriplex

Monster Trucks: Grandstand, Fri 16th

 

 

 

Molson Music Gardens: daily music shows

 

 

 

Munchkin Pedal Pull: Down on the Farm-Canada Building, daily, see schedule
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Ontario Born Bred & Owned Reining Futurity: RONA Agriplex, Tues 13th, Wed. 14th & Thurs. 15th only

Parade of Hitch: Agriplex

Petting Zoo: on grounds

Pitch Alley: West Annex

Racing Pigs & The Celebrity Hillbilly Show: Daily shows, see schedule
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Rawhide Rodeo: Agriplex, Fr 9th, Sat 10th, & Sun 11th, see schedule
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Scout Skills Course

Seniors Got Talent: Special Events Building

Sheep Shearing: RONA Agriplex, daily, see schedule

Sheldon the Magician: Progress Building, daily shows, see schedule

 

Showbot: Around the grounds, see schedule

 

 

 

Step Dancing Competition: Special Events Building (Sat. 17^th), see schedule

Vine to Vine: on grounds

 

 

 

Wagon Ride: By tunnel
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Warrior’s Day Parade: Sept. 10^th @ 11:45am

West Coast Lumberjacks - Daily shows, see schedule

 

 

 

Western Horse Show: RONA Agriplex, Fri. 16^th & Sat. 17^th only

Youth Talent Search: Anne Eadie stage, see schedule
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