District News

The Grove - Future business strategy that will bring hundreds of jobs to London and region

Posted Date:

Thursday, October 10, 2019

London, Ontario – Today, the Western Fair Association (WFA) announced its future business strategy that will bring hundreds of jobs, economic prosperity, innovation and growth to London and region. The new initiative, designated The Grove at Western Fair District (The Grove), will help to...

Western Fair Association, PIC Sign Long Term Agreement

Posted Date:

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Pictured (L-R) Keith Robbins (Executive Director, PIC), Reg Ash (CEO, WFD) London, Ontario - The Western Fair Association is pleased to announce a new agreement has been signed with the Poultry Industry Council of Ontario (PIC). Together we will continue to produce The National Poultry Show...

WWII Vet Ralph Mayville passes at the age of 97

Posted Date:

Monday, August 12, 2019

Ralph Mayville It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Ralph on August 9, 2019. Dear father of Lorraine Attwood and Wanda Burningham (Craig). Cherished grandfather to Louanne White, John White (Sophie), James Attwood and Mary Laslett (Arthur). Great...

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

Posted Date:

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

Posted Date:

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

Posted Date:

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

Posted Date:

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...

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

Posted Date:

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...

Job Posting: Sales Manager

Posted Date:

Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Sales Manager Please submit your cover letter and resume! 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...