Kiddyland - New Sponsor, New Happy Place Announced for 2025 Western Fair
London, ON, July 30, 2025: The annual Western Fair announced today its latest collaboration with longtime community partner the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London who are excited to sponsor the annual fair’s much loved Kiddyland in its brand-new location beside the Barn.
Kiwanis Club of Forest City - London today announced a $10,000 sponsorship of Kiddyland at the Western Fair, a beloved kid-friendly zone featuring rides and attractions designed for young fairgoers. Both organizations are delighted to mark the occasion with Kiddyland’s move to its new location within the Fair, bringing together two family favourite happy places – Kiddyland and The Barn.
“Sponsoring Kiddyland as 'Fair Ambassadors' means we can provide a delightful space for young families to experience the thrill of the Fair while creating memories that will last forever. And I believe that each positive connection a child has can — and will — inspire many more,” said Paul Garret, President of the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London. “Their focus on supporting children in the world, and our ever-present efforts to enhance and evolve free family fun for fairgoers particularly this year as Kiddyland moves in beside the Barn creates an experience many families with young children are going to appreciate because of close proximity. Kiwanis is helping to ensure the community we both serve has a unique and magical memory for children to carry with them long after a day at the Fair,” said Reg Ash, CEO, Western Fair District.
As one of Canada’s oldest community traditions, Western Fair welcomes everyone for 10 days of fun each September, with the goal of ensuring our attendees have a good time,
especially children. This sponsorship reinforces the ongoing partnership between Western Fair District and the Kiwanis Club of Forest City – London. “Our outstanding team of volunteers work tirelessly to fundraise at parking lots and events, and their commitment and determination makes it possible for us to provide this type of sponsorship," said Garret.
“Support like that provided by the Kiwanis Club of Forest City -London means a lot to this annual community celebration,” said Ash. “The vision of Kiwanis is to be a positive influence worldwide so that one day all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive. That’s why a collaboration with the Western Fair made perfect sense.” Said Garret.
About Western Fair Association:
The Western Fair District (WFD) is a multi-faceted, not for profit, Agricultural Society, based in the heart of London, Ontario. WFD is a member driven organization supported by an extensive group of volunteers and staff. Through its programming and facilities, it is a leading year-round agriculture, entertainment, commercial, sports and recreation destination for residents of the city of London and far beyond, anchored by its signature event, the annual Western Fair. www.westernfairdistrict.com
About Kiwanis of Forest City-London
The Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London supports charitable, educational, cultural, recreational and environmental projects that serve children from infants to 19 years of age and vulnerable adults. By fundraising, our volunteer-driven Club gives over $100,000 annually in support of local and global service projects and initiatives including a major portion of a $1.1 million donation to London Children’s Hospital by Kiwanis Clubs of Southwestern Ontario. The Club has also fulfilled a five-year $100,000 commitment to assist Kiwanis International in its worldwide service project to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus, which claimed the lives of some 130 children each day before we began this project. We welcome members of the public to volunteer their time, to donate or join our Club.
Learn more at www.forestcitykiwanis.ca.
For more information:
Western Fair Association
Greg Blanchard Media Liaison
glanchard@westernfairdistrict.com
226-210-4827
Kiwanis of Forest City-London Brenda Martin Marketing and Communications
blmartin@rogers.com
416-617-4321