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Western Fair District releases report highlighting its economic and community impact to the region

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Western Fair District released a new report this morning which highlights their contributions to the economy, community and people that they serve as an organization. ‘Making an Impact’ touches on a recently commissioned economic impact study from KPMG and also demonstrates the broader...

Seeking Ice Resurfacer Operators to join our Sports Centre team!

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Friday, January 20, 2017

Wage: 14.98/hour PT Western Fair District is a not-for-profit agricultural Association that has deep roots in the City, evolving over a century-and-a-half from an agricultural fall Fair to a multi-faceted event centre which includes music and shopping, gaming and sports. The District...

Western Fair District congratulates Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited as successful bidder of Southwestern Ontario gaming bundle

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Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Media Statement On behalf of Hugh Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer Western Fair District Western Fair District would like to congratulate Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited on being the successful bidder of the Southwestern Ontario gaming bundle. Western Fair District has been...

Western Fair District receives international recognition

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Friday, December 2, 2016

Western Fair District has received seven awards from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, Mo. The Awards were in recognition of the annual Western Fair and were received in the categories of Agriculture, Communications and Sponsorship....

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...