Dream Day Awaits Children at the Fair
Dream Day Awaits Children at the Fair
London, Ontario, July 22, 2025: Many fair attendees come for the sights and sounds of the Western Fair, but for some the hustle and bustle of an action-packed time at the Fair is not their idea of a wonderful day.
Western Fair has created a more manageable sensory experience for Day of Dreams (DOD) attendees, which we hope creates an amazing memory they will enjoy for a lifetime.
Western Fair is happy to announce that we can offer this unique opportunity to a limited number of children and youth between the ages of three and twelve.
Day of Dreams will take place on Friday, September 12th from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.
New for 2025 DOD will be popping up inside the annual fair’s Kiddyland Midway, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London – now in a new location. To enhance family fun for fairgoers, Kiddyland has been relocated beside the Barn. Many families with young children are going to appreciate the new home for Kiddyland because it bundles two fan favourites for our families in one convenient location.
12:30PM: DOD – Gate Opens - New DOD Guests enter fairgrounds through Sports Centre gate. Volunteers will direct you to the new location upon entry.
12:30- 1:30PM – Lunch - Participants will enjoy a delicious lunch, roving entertainment from our fabulous fair attractions, as well as a special meet and greet with our fair Mascot, HAPPY, just outside Kiddyland with smaller crowds, no lights, and limited sounds.
The fun continues from 1pm to 3pm, as Dreamers are invited to experience the magic of Kiddyland rides or enjoy farm animals in The Barn, or both. Face painting will be graciously offered to participating children, free of charge, courtesy of Dotsy the Clown.
3:00PM – Western Fair Gates open to the public, crowds, lights, music, and sounds resume.
Application forms for families who feel their child’s special needs would benefit from this unique sensory friendly event should apply as soon as possible as numbers are limited. 2025 capacity for DOD is limited to 400 children (plus their guests) for this one-of-a-kind opportunity.
Registration spots will go quickly; application forms can be found on the Western Fair’s website at www.westernfair.ca There is no cost for those who register, but availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
We are looking forward to helping you Find Your Happy Place at this year’s Western Fair.
Day Of Dreams Inquires:
Kristen Witmer, 2025 Day of Dreams Coordinator
kwitmer@westernfairdistrict.com 226-242-4953
Media Inquiries:
Greg Blanchard, Western Fair Media Liaison
gblanchard@westernfairdistrict.com 226-210-4827