Western Fair Association

A track level view of Western Fair Raceway

Western Fair Association Acquires Training Centre

Western Fair Association (WFA) announced on Thursday, April 4 that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the Dorchester Downs Training Centre in Dorchester, Ont., located on the outskirts of Lo...

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Names New Manager Of Equine Programming

February 16, 2023

The Western Fair Association has announced that Amy O’Toole has been named the new Manager of Equine Programming, which includes The Raceway’s day-to-day operation and supporting management of the Lon...

Harness racing at The Raceway at Western Fair District

Western Fair Announces Awards Night, Personnel Changes

January 05, 2023

Horsepeople at The Raceway at Western Fair District will have a chance to celebrate the track’s top performers of 2022 with the return of its annual awards night on Saturday, Feb. 25.

Western Fair District Unveils 'The Grove'

October 10, 2019

On Thursday (Oct. 10), 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 Raceway Is Revving Up

September 15, 2016

Live harness racing is set to return next month at The Raceway at Western Fair District and it is going to be a busy October at the London oval.

Ontario's 2014 Race Date Schedule

December 20, 2013

The Director of the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) announced on Friday the decision on a number of additional applications seeking variances to the assigned dates for 2014.

WFD Purse Fund Application Approved

On May 3, 2013, the Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) issued a Notice of Decision to Western Fair Association (Western Fair) approving their application for 2013 purse support.

Western Fair Association Honours McRae

January 13, 2010

Gary McRae, who capably guided Western Fair Association for many years, most recently as Chief Executive Officer, was honoured with a retirement party at the London, Ontario facility last weekend

Mitchell Bumped To CEO At WF

February 25, 2009

Jack Davis, chair of the Board of Governors, Western Fair Association, announced today the appointment of Hugh Mitchell as chief executive officer of