★ Western Fair 2026 • Tickets On Sale Now ★
Doors are open! Grab a ticket!
Admission $20, online* or at the gate.
*Online prices have additional service fees
Kids 10 and under and adults 65+ get in free every day of the Fair.
We Accept All Major Credit Cards:
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Japan Credit Bureau, and Diners Club.
Sept 11–20, 2026 • London, ON • 10 DAYS OF HAPPY
★ Kids 10 & Under
Get in Free.
No ticket required. Just bring 'em along.
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★ Adults 65 & Over
Get in Free, too.
No ticket needed. Just bring a smile (and your ID)
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★ 2026 Ticket Pricing • Ages 11-64
Pick your perfect day!
Pick the one that fits your day
General Admission
$20
Your ticket to a perfect day.
✓ Full grounds admission
✓ All shows and exhibits included
✓ Valid on any one day of the Fair
✓ Pay-per-ride midway access
★ MOST POPULAR ★
Ride all day
$50
Ride all day pass - Best value for thrill-seekers
✓ Unlimited midway rides all day
✓ All shows and exhibits included
✓ Valid for any one day of the Fair
What it costs!
Admission, Ride All Day and Front of the Line can be bought online or at the gate
Ride credits are sold on the grounds.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdmissionOnline prices have additional service fees. | $20 | Online* or gate | Entry for one day, plus every show, exhibit and concert on the grounds. |
| Ride All DayOnline prices have additional service fees. | $50 | Online* or gate | Unlimited rides for the whole day. |
| Front of the LineOnline prices have additional service fees. | $25 | Online* or gate | Skip the queue on participating midway rides. |
| Ride Credits | Varies | On the grounds | Pay per ride. Buy credits at any Wristbands booth, marked on the Fair map. |
| ★ Sports Centre Games · Kids 10 & under and adults 65+ get in free to all three | |||
| Opening Night 911 Hockey GameFriday, September 11 · Sports Centre | $20 | Online or gate | Fair admission included. Your game ticket gets you into the Fair that day as well. |
| Nationals Home Opener GameSaturday, September 12 · Sports Centre | $20 | Online or gate | Fair admission included. Your game ticket gets you into the Fair that day as well. |
| NHL Alumni GameSunday, September 20 · Sports Centre | $20 | Online or gate | Fair admission included. Your game ticket gets you into the Fair that day as well. |
| ★ Always free admission | |||
| Kids 10 & under | Free | No ticket needed | Just walk in with your grown up. |
| Big Kids 65+ | Free | No ticket needed | Bring photo ID and enjoy your day on us. |
| CAP, CNIB and Access2 | Free | Show your card | Free admission for the cardholder and their support person. |
★ Admission, Ride All Day and Front of the Line can be bought online or at the gate. Online prices have additional service fees. Ride credits are sold on the grounds.
★ A $20 hockey ticket also gets you into the Fair that day, so the game effectively pays for your visit.
Who gets in free!
Always
Big Kids 65+
Free admission all ten days. Bring photo ID.
All ten days
Sports Centre 25th ticket
New this year. A ticket to any Sports Centre 25th anniversary hockey event includes free Fair admission. Included events are the 9/11 game, the Nationals home opener, the Hockey Hall of Fame and the NHL Alumni game.
Always
CAP, CNIB and Access2
Free admission for the cardholder and their support person. Any of the three cards is accepted.
Weekdays
School Ag Tours
School classes visit during non-public weekday hours to learn about agriculture and the animals in the Barn. Registration required.
Always
Kids 10 & under
Free admission all ten days. No ticket needed.
Fri Sept 11
Community Hours
Free admission for the first two hours of the Fair, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on opening day.
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Know before you go!
Group Discount
Groups of 10 or more receive an additional discount on tickets.
Fare to the Fair
London Transit gives you a free bus ride to the Fair when you show your purchased ticket. Does not apply to complimentary tickets.
Free bus
Day of Dreams
A sensory friendly session for registered families, with lunch and rides in a quieter setting with fewer people and less noise. Friday September 18, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Registration required.
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Save at the gate!
Nothing to book. Just turn up on the right day, or bring the right thing.
New
We Care Wednesday
Bring a non-perishable food item on Wednesday September 16 and get $2 off admission. Donations go to Harvest Hands, who build Family Pack boxes with three to four days of shelf stable food.
Wednesday Sept 16
New
Midway Monday
75 ride tickets for $30, Monday September 14 only.
Monday Sept 14
New
Fanshawe College special
$12 admission and $35 ride all day, Tuesday September 15 only.
Tuesday Sept 15
New
Western University special
$12 admission and $35 ride all day on Tuesday September 15 and Wednesday September 16, with a free shuttle to and from campus.
Sept 15 and 16
Bounce Back
Come once and pick up a discounted return ticket to come back for just $6.
$6 return
Free Happy Jibbitz
A free Happy charm for your Crocs, for the first 250 guests to visit the Happy Camper each day of opening weekend, Friday September 11 through Sunday September 13.
Opening weekend
Canoo newcomer offer
Download the Canoo app and show it at the gate for $12 admission and $45 ride all day.
$12 admission
Super Sunday
$12 admission and $35 ride all day on the final Sunday of the Fair.
Sunday Sept 20
Save while you're here!
Deals running right now, on the grounds.
Free LTC Rides
Show your advance Fair ticket to the driver and ride
London Transit to and from the Fair for free. No parking, no traffic.
$6 Before 6
Food vendors offer select menu items for $6 before 6 PM. Come early, eat well, spend less.
Free parking
Free parking directly across from the grounds. Accessible parking by the Sports Centre.
Free Chilled Water
Bring a refillable bottle. Free chilled water stations are available throughout the grounds.
4 for $40
In the J-AAR concession area, mix and match four participating food items for $40.
Bounce Back!
Pick up a discounted return ticket on your way out and come back for just $6. Sponsored by Access Storage.
Secure Checkout
Encrypted payment processing. All major cards accepted.
Print or Mobile
Tickets delivered to your inbox. Scan from your phone or print.
10 Days, One Ticket
Use your ticket any one day during the 10-day Fair.
Family Friendly
Kids 10 & under and adults 65+ always enter free.
Things to know!
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Yes — children aged 10 and under enter the Western Fair free of charge. No ticket needed; just walk on in with the family.
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Adults 65 and over also enter free. Bring a piece of photo ID showing your date of birth and you're good to go.
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The Fair opens at 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 11:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Gates close at 10:00 p.m. each night.
The Animal Barn closes at 10:00 p.m. every night, while the J-AAR Expo Centre closes at 10:00 p.m., except on Sunday, September 20, when it closes at 9:00 p.m.
Midway closing times vary nightly based on weather, attendance and operating conditions, but typically fall between 11:00 p.m. and midnight.
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Yes. Every ticket is good for any one day of the 2026 Western Fair, between September 11 and 20.
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Tickets are emailed to you immediately after purchase. Print them at home or scan the QR code from your phone at the gate — whichever's easier.
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Advance tickets are non-refundable but the Fair runs rain or shine. If you can't make your planned day, no worries — your ticket is valid on any one day of the 10-day Fair.
★ A little preparation saves everyone time
Get through security faster!
Every bag is searched and everyone passes through a metal detector at the gate. Here is how to breeze through it.
1. Travel light
Leave unnecessary bags, backpacks and bulky items at home.
2. Empty your pockets
Phone, keys, wallet and coins go in the bin.
3. Have bags ready
Unzip every pocket before you reach the table.
4. Know what's prohibited
No weapons, alcohol, illegal substances, skateboards or scooters.
5. Listen to security staff
Follow directions so the line keeps moving for everyone.
get your tickets now!
$20 admission, online* or at the gate. Online prices have additional service fees.
Kids 10 and under and big kids 65 and over always get in for free.