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Western Fair Launches Warriors' Day

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

London, Ontario, September 15, 2015: For 63 years Western Fair District showed its appreciation of Veterans, and those still serving, with an annual parade on the first Saturday of the Fair. As parade attendance and participation began to decline Western Fair District was inspired to...

Top Big Kid Experiences

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Friday, September 4, 2015

19 New Rides Coming to this year's Western Fair

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

This year’s Fair will provide even more entertainment, energy, fun and community celebration as we welcome our new Midway provider North American Midway and Entertainment. You'll find the classics like the Giant Wheel or something more crazy like Mach 3, there's a ride...

AGRIPLEX Naming Rights Announced

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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Western Fair District and Metroland Media partner to rename site’s newly renovated consumer trade show facility. Western Fair District (WFD) and Metroland Media announced a multi-year naming rights agreement which will see the District’s Agriplex become the Metroland Media Agriplex,...

Top Family Friendly Things To Do at this Year's Fair!

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

New Fair, new fun for kids! The Western Fair has been a tradition for many families for many years - this year we've returned to these roots and really focused on what the families of London and area want to see! Here's a list of the Top 10 Things To Do: 10. Treat...

Why no headline artists and concerts at this year's Western Fair?

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Thursday, August 13, 2015

Why no concerts? Music is still a big part of the fair’s entertainment experience, our focus continues to be on our community’s home-grown music scene, local artists and musical entertainment. Headline artists and concerts are now part of a new music strategy WFD has embarked...

Western Fair's Historical Gate In Queen's Park Will Be Refurbished

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Queen's Park Redevelopment Committee has a long term plan to refurbish the park and the old gate was not part of that plan. The hope was to use the original Queen's Park entrance off of Dundas Street for this year’s annual Fair. This location was the first gate to the fair...

Western Fair District’s Confederation Building - Receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant for New Roof

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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

London Farmers Market, Trillium Grant, Hugh Mitchell

Western Fair District’s Confederation Building - Receives Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant for New Roof London, Ontario – June 24, 2015: Western Fair District (WFD) is pleased to announce that it has received a $100,000 grant, for one year, from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to...

Introducing the New President's Choice SuperDogs Show, Disco Dogs!

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Performing at the Western Fair District on April 25. The President's Choice SuperDogs are letting loose and going disco in their brand new, boogie-filled, superfly spectacle, DISCO DOGS! It's a no-holds-barred celebration of disco music, new and old, from Donna Summer to Daft Punk, with...

Van Halen at the Western Fair District

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Monday, March 30, 2015

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 WESTERN FAIR DISTRICT - LONDON Doors: 6:30PM Show: 7:30PM Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets or call 1-855-985-5000....