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FedDev Ontario invests in the growth of London agri-food innovation sector

Posted Date:

Thursday, January 21, 2021

$7.2 million to expand London agri-food accelerator, boost food and beverage companies and support 650 jobs January 21, 2021 London, Ontario ...

First Hugh Mitchell – Western Fair 4-H Endowment Fund Scholarship Awarded

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021

London, January 11, 2020 -- The first Hugh Mitchell – Western Fair 4-H Endowment Fund Scholarship has been awarded to Emily Duenk of Denfield. Duenk is pursuing her Masters of Science in the Plant Science department at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus. She was recognized...

COVID-19 Update

Posted Date:

Friday, December 11, 2020

Effective this Monday, December 14 at 12:01 a.m., as part of Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework, Middlesex-London will be moving into the Red-Control zone. As a result, the Grandstand facility will be temporarily closed to the public until restrictions are lifted. This change means that...

The Raceway Announces Holiday Charity Drivers' Challenge

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020

LONDON, November 18, 2020 -- The Raceway at Western Fair District is teaming up with some of the province’s best drivers to spread added Christmas cheer this holiday season. The London oval will play host to the first-ever Drivers’ Holiday Challenge in support of Toys for Tots on Sunday...

The District Announces End to Show Season and Expands on Digital Content Streaming

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

London, November 17, 2020 -- In what is now a familiar story across the event industry, the Western Fair Association (WFA) one of the oldest agricultural societies in Ontario, lost all of its traditional shows and events following March 2020, in support of the worldwide fight against COVID-19. Many...

Growing Chefs! is opening a new programming space at the Grove

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Friday, October 23, 2020

Local food program for children develops expansion strategy to address Private Member’s Bill 216 and the United Nation’s call for help on World Food Day London, ON – Growing Chefs! is opening a...

The Grove At Western Fair District Celebrates First Anniversary

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Wednesday, October 14, 2020

London, October 14, 2020 -- Launching a new business strategy just months before the onset of a worldwide pandemic is certainly not ideal, but despite the challenging circumstances The Grove at Western Fair District is celebrating its one year anniversary. The Agri-business hub was...

Return To Racing at The Raceway

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Monday, September 21, 2020

The 2020 Fall race season at The Raceway at Western Fair District is set to kick off on Wednesday, October 7 at 6:15 p.m. and fans will notice some changes to both the schedule and wagering menu when racing resumes. In addition, details around COVID-19...

BRETT KISSEL LIVE! THE CANADIAN COUNTRY SUPERSTAR WILL PLAY DRIVE-IN STYLE ON SEPTEMBER 26th

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020

THE FINAL DRIVE-IN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 9:30PM – WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT THE CANADIAN COUNTRY SUPERSTAR WILL PLAY DRIVE-IN STYLE ON SEPTEMBER 26th London, Ontario – London Music Hall, Budweiser Gardens and Western Fair District are proud to announce that multi Juno and...

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...