Local beats meet tasty eats at the I Love Local tent at the 144th Western Fair!
Music has been a fundamental part of the fair for generations, adding ambience while bringing people together. Back by popular demand, I Love Local, presented by OLG and Gateway Casinos London will be returning with a FREE lineup of daily music performances and delicious tastes and sips crafted with locally sourced ingredients for fairgoers to enjoy, September 6 - 15! I Love Local gets rockin at 5PM weekdays, 11:30AM weekends.
This year, the big, white, I Love Local tent can be found in its NEW location near the Rectory Street Gate and the Midway. Prepare to revel and reminisce while listening to toe-tapping musical selections by local performers, fit for a plethora of music tastes. This year, featured local artists include:
| Date | Performer | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 6th | ||
| Country Roads | 5:00PM | |
| Jason Mercer | 8:00PM | |
| Saturday, September 7th | ||
| Ben Heffernan | 11:30AM | |
| The Pairs | 2:00PM | |
| Jordan MacDonald | 5:00PM | |
| Swagger | 8:00PM | |
| Sunday, September 8th | T1 | 11:30AM |
| Karen Enemy | 2:00PM | |
| Charlie Webber | 5:00PM | |
| Twin Fin | 8:00PM | |
| Monday, September 9th | ||
| Fun Fact | 5:00PM | |
| Snakebite | 8:00PM | |
| Tuesday, September 10th | ||
| Chad Price | 5:00PM | |
| Loveless | 8:00PM | |
| Wednesday, September 11th | ||
| Nameless Friends | 5:00PM | |
| Hiroshima Hearts | 8:00PM | |
| Thursday, September 12th | ||
| Averages | 5:00PM | |
| Basic White | 8:00PM | |
| Friday, September 13th | ||
| Carly Thomas Band | 5:00PM | |
| Delta Stone & The War | 7:30PM | |
| Saturday, September 14th | ||
| Justine Chantelle | 11:30AM | |
| Sarina Haggarty | 2:00PM | |
| Graham Bedard | 5:00PM | |
| Melissa Megan | 7:30PM | |
| Sunday, September 15th | ||
| T7 | 11:30AM | |
| Saveria | 2:00PM | |
| Hunger City | 5:00PM | |
| After the Lounge | 7:30PM |
**SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.**
Return of the Grandstand!
Music has been a favourite part of the fair for decades and 2019 revives the grand-daddy of all outdoor concert venues the Western Fair’s Grandstand.
For those that can’t get enough of outdoor music at the I Love Local Tent, don’t forget the 2019 fair concerts return to the historic venue! Newly installed stadium style seating will provide a comfortable outdoor entertainment experience and for those that want to get up close and personal feel free to make your way trackside and stand at the stage. Tickets are already selling quickly.
Enjoy The Trews featuring the Julian Taylor Band on Tuesday September 10, Marianas Trench featuring Virginia to Vegas on Wednesday September 11, and Co-headliners: Trooper/Platinum Blonde on Thursday September 12.
When the concert encores and applause end at the Grandstand, the night is still young and the I Love Local tent is the perfect place to carry on the post-concert good times with friends, amidst the bustle of midway, rides and games.
Enjoy ALL the Music the Fair has to offer.
LINEUP & TICKET PRICING
Tuesday, September 10th | The Trews featuring the Julian Taylor Band - $35 (includes fair admission)
Wednesday, September 11th | Marianas Trench featuring Virginia to Vegas - $35 (includes fair admission)
Thursday, September 12th | Co-headliners: Trooper/Platinum Blonde - $30 (includes fair admission)
More information about I Love Local can be found here.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram - @westernfair
Twitter - @WesternFair
Facebook - @WesternFair
Tickets are also available in person at Western Fair District. Call or email for ticket locations: (519) 438-7203, EX 0, or cexperience@westernfairdistrict.com
