Frequently Asked Questions
Western Fair RECEIVES

General Information

  • The gates and buildings are open from 3:00PM – 10:00PM Monday – Friday, 11:00AM – 10:00PM on Saturdays and Sundays! The midway operates on a ridership basis and can stay open past 10pm.

    *Please note that all buildings close at 9 PM on the final Sunday. (14th)

  • Outside food and drinks are permitted into the Fair. Be prepared for a bag check at the gates. Alcohol is not permitted into the grounds.

  • Yes, there will be ATM’s on site. Locations will be displayed on our fair map when it is available!

  • Our Midway food vendors will have all your favourites from corn dogs to candy floss! We will be releasing more in-depth details soon, complete with a full list of the food vendors!

  • Our annual Job Fair is happening August 13th, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the J-AAR Expo Centre Lobby! You can also fill out an online application here!

  • The Western Fair provides the opportunity to reach over 150,000 people of diverse ages and interests. We have approximately 400,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor space allocated for promoting and selling products or service. To become a vendor at the Western Fair, please begin with completing our online application here.

  • Parking is available in our parking lot across the street from the fair and free of charge. Accessible parking is available in front of the Sports Centre and across the street!

  • Yes, you can. Please ask for a hand stamp before you leave, and you can re-enter on the same day!

  • Daily schedules will be available on our website prior to opening day of the Fair!

  • Yes – strollers and small wagons are permitted on site.

  • No. Only guide dogs/service animals are permitted within Western Fair District events and facilities where the public is allowed to go. Service animals in training are also allowed on the grounds as long as the animal is under control at all times and clearly identified.

Rides & Attractions

  • We will have lots of rides for everyone to enjoy! For a full list of all of the rides we will have at the Fair, please click here!

  • The minimum height to ride alone is 42” and the maximum is 56” for most rides. Some rides allow children 36” to ride with an adult. For a breakdown on which rides this applies to, please visit this page: midway rides and games

  • Western Fair District holds patron safety in the utmost importance and all rides undergo thorough inspection. Inspections are carried out by our midway provider’s own safety inspectors, inspectors from the Provincial Technical Standards and Safety Authority and an independent engineering firm that specializes in ride inspections. These safety practices take place prior to opening day and continue each day of the Fair’s 10-day run to ensure the highest standards and industry best practices are maintained.

  • Yes - all riders, including adults accompanying children, need their own ticket or ride pass.

Entertainment & Events

  • A daily entertainment stage with live performances and fun competitions like corn shucking and fiddle stepping. Family-friendly, free to watch, and open to participants! Prizes for top spots. More information here!

  • You can sign up to compete in daily competitions or showcase your talent on stage! Performer and competitor details here!

  • The Carousel Stage will be in the Lobby of the J-ARR Expo Centre!

  • Motor Mayhem is high-octane action at its finest! Catch monster trucks, the FMX World Tour stunt show, and our crowd-favourite Demolition Derby! More info here!

  • No! All Motor Mayhem events are included with your fair admission, no extra cost to watch!

  • This year, we are bringing FREE music back to the Western Fair! Our elevated outdoor music stage will feature local, provincial, and national artists. Click here for more info!

Accessibility

  • Yes! Service dogs are welcome to join you throughout the fairgrounds. Service animals in training are also allowed on the grounds as long as the animal is under control at all times and clearly identified.

    Please note: a person with a disability can be asked to remove their service animal if the animal is out of control and the animal’s owner does not take effective action to control it. Western Fair District reserves the right to ask the owner/trainer to leave with the service animal if we feel the animal is in distress or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

  • Yes! Accessible restrooms are available throughout the fairgrounds for your convenience.

  • Accessible parking is available in front of the Sports Centre! 

  • Western Fair does not provide electric scooters or wheelchairs for rent. We recommend contacting Mobility 1st for rental inquiries.

  • Yes! Accessible seating is available at the Grandstand to ensure everyone enjoys the shows comfortably.

  • Yes! We’ve set up two sensory pods equipped with calming tools like foam mats noise-cancelling earmuffs, etc. Find them at the J-AAR Expo Centre near the Horticulture section and beside our new Guest Services booth in KiddyLand!

  • The Western Fair District Community Access Program (C.A.P.) was designed to provide the named holder of the CAP card free or discounted admission for holder (being a person with a disability), and free admission for one support person. For more information, please click here!

  • For the CAP Card holder: free admission to the fair (rides and games are regular price).
    For one support worker: free admission as well (rides and games are regular price).

  • Please visit click here to learn more about the application process!

  • YES! We also accept the Easter Seals Access2 and CNIB cards. These cards are treated the same way as our CAP Card, so there is no need to have both!