Western Fair is back, and it’s packed with all the fun fairgoers have come to love. Happy Days are here again as thrill rides, food, entertainment, indoor displays and competitions, animals, and attractions for the entire family. September 9th to the 18th the annual fall event returns post pandemic and will include attractions like live bands, wrestling, a circus, aerobatics show, a large midway, a motorcycle stunt show, kiddyland, artisans and plenty of food and merchandise vendors.
The following attractions will be in the Western Fair COMMUNITY PAVILION – inside the Agriplex:
The Canine Circus are taking the circus for a walk! Witness world-renowned furry four-legged cast members perform tail-wagging feats of courage, bone-dropping grand illusions, and Labrador-able stunts! Watch the miracles and mayhem unfold all around you!
Smash Wrestling lets you sit ring side for a unique blend of long-form storytelling that mixes the hottest independent wrestlers from all over the world with the Canadian superstars of tomorrow! Smash Wrestling brings people together to celebrate everything that we love about professional wrestling.
Find these acts alongside the MAIN MIDWAY:
Mighty Mike – Witness Mighty Mike juggle bowling balls and sledgehammers as if light as a feather, tear packs of cards, bend pounds of metal… while wearing a 1920s style bathing suit. Quick-witted jokes keep audiences all over the world laughing amidst the impressive feats of strength. This is a strongman show like you’ve never seen before!
The Silver Starlets are an All-female aerial acrobatics show. Full of glam, glitz and glitter, they twist, tumble, bend, climb and fall, getting the audience cheering, laughing, and sometimes even dancing right along with them. But do not let their tutus fool you; The Silver Starlets captivate their audience with family-friendly charm, beautiful grace, and amazing strength. These girls do not sweat…they sparkle!
Ride the Vibe is a unique and exciting motorcycle stunt show where spectators stand 15 feet from the action! Each show features a unique display of technical maneuvers and the rider’s conquering obstacles, including leaps, and helmet-scraping backflips sure to thrill audiences.
The Hockey Circus Show is a family friendly hockey tribute show that combines acrobatics, juggling, and one-of-a-kind circus stunts into 3 periods of “arena” rocking fun.
The Farmer’s Daughter harvests bales of belly laughter and truck loads of fun. Farm-tastic gymnastics, rowdy rope tricking, and a one-of-a-kind milk bottle walk finale combine for an udderly amazing show (filled with corny humour). Yee haw!!
Located Outside on the Family Stage in KIDDYLAND:
The Magic of Aaron Matthews show is a unique mix of gut busting laughter, high energy dancing, impossible miracles, inspiring stories and shocking moments!
Take a spin with Bex in Motion! A show that incorporates fire, acrobatics, and mesmerizing hula hoop tricks. Spontaneous dance parties and outbreaks of fun and excitement for all ages! With her quirky, light-hearted attitude and ability to involve audience members – Bex puts on a show that is sure to move you!
Dan the Music Man is calling all kids and kids at heart! Are you ready for the musical adventure that will stretch your imagination, tickle your funny bone and warm your heart? Join one of Canada’s favourite children’s performers, songwriters and recording artists of musical family fun, Dan the Music Man!
DooDoo the International Clown is a staple at Western Fair for many years and is back this September. Nominated best clown in the world by his mom you should check out his silly, unbelievable comedy show. Catch-up to him strolling the fairgrounds with his unbelievable antics.
Marky Monday is an award-winning children’s entertainment rockstar who delivers a high energy, interactive, solo electric guitar performance that engages audiences with comedy, sing-along songs, jumping, clapping, and loads of crowd participation.
Kids 10 & under, and Seniors 70+ are FREE at Western Fair, everyone else is $15 at the gate. Buy early and save on Advance Super Passes – $40 (ride-all-day bracelet + fair admission) and Advance General Admission – $12
Corporate group sale packages are also available for businesses that want to offer value pricing for their employees, as well as private groups of 15 or more. Check out WESTERNFAIR.CA
The Western Fair is the City of London’s largest community event, one of Canada’s major fairs and a Top 10 event in Ontario. Western Fair is a ten-day, fun-filled event every fall, and delights in welcoming fair fans and families back to its first fair in two years.
Written by: K. Close