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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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...

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

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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...

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...