News

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....

The Horse Sense Event of the Year!

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Friday, March 13, 2015

London, Ontario, March 13, 2015: Western Fair District welcomes horse trainers, riders, professionals and horse enthusiasts for three days of clinics, demonstrations, entertainment and shopping. It’s the show to attend this spring for an all-encompassing, multi-discipline,...

FEO Awards Western Fair Top 100 & Level of Distinction Status

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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

London, Ontario, March 10, 2015: The Western Fair District is thrilled that its signature event, the annual 10-day Western Fair, has maintained its status as a Top 100 event in the province for 2015 and once again Western Fair was recognized as one of 23 major events in Ontario with a Level of...

2015 High-School Basketball Championship coming to the District

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Wednesday, February 18, 2015

London, Ontario, February 18, 2015: February 24th to 25th will launch two sports-filled days at Western Fair District, made possible by a great collaboration between a number of local organizations and businesses, as Thames Valley District, London Catholic and French First Language Boards launch...

Sports Centre Creates New Learn to Skate Program

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Wednesday, January 21, 2015

London, Ontario, January 21, 2015: With the grassroots goal of introducing young children to the activity of ice skating; Southside Group, Pete’s Sports, Huff and Puff Hockey and the Western Fair District (WFD) Sports Centre, have joined forces to create a youth program for grade 2 pupils,...

2014 WESTERN FAIR RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

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Wednesday, January 7, 2015

London, Ontario, January 7, 2015: The annual Western Fair has received recognition in two award categories: Agriculture & Communications from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) headquartered in Springfield, Mo. There are multiple award categories, each...

Toy Drive in support of the Salvation Army

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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

The Raceway is proud to support The Salvation Army by helping provide toys to boys and girls. We are seeking your assistance in bringing the Christmas spirit to the less fortunate! Your donated toys, clothing and books will be delivered to children. Drop off a NEW...

Western Fair District and North American Midway Entertainment Sign 10-Year Contract

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Monday, October 6, 2014

London, Ontario, October 6, 2014: Hugh Mitchell, Chief Executive Officer, Western Fair District (WFD) is pleased to announce the recent signing of a 10-year contract with North American Midway Entertainment (NAME) as their signature event’s sole Midway provider. This new...