The Raceway at the Western Fair District

07/09/2026

It’s another throwback to May of 1961 at Western Fair Raceway - 25 CENT programs with racing 4 nights a week…

07/06/2026

A little throwback to early August, 1974… Harness results from The London Free Press - Greenwood and Dresden.

06/27/2026

06/25/2026

Ontario Racing is excited to announce that the Ontario Government is increasing support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by contributing additional funding of $35 million annually for the next five years to the Ontario horse racing industry.
Breed-specific funding details will be released after July 2.
Story here:
https://ontarioracing.com/news-and-results/top-racing-headlines/ontario-racing-welcomes-ontario-government%E2%80%99s-addit

(Dave Landry photo)

06/20/2026

The Raceway team is set up at the Western Fair Launch Party at the The Market at Western Fair District with our virtual horse racing experience!

Come by, have some fun, and see if you’ve got what it takes to ride your way to the winner’s circle. We’ll be here until 1:00 PM!

Plus, you can score 50% off your Western Fair tickets while you’re here!

06/19/2026

Race day is more than just a few minutes on the track!

There’s the travel, the warm-ups, the prep, the cool downs, the cuddles... and if you’re Dot, a trip to the winner’s circle.

Come along for the ride. 💎🏆

06/18/2026

📚🎡 Calling all Grade 3–6 teachers and schools!
Registration is still open for the Western Fair School Tour Program running September 14-17, 2026.
Students will enjoy a FREE day of hands-on learning through interactive agricultural exhibits, livestock displays, and educational experiences with industry partners including Dairy Farmers of Ontario, Growing Chefs! Ontario, Egg Farmers of Ontario, Grain Farmers of Ontario, Sheep Farmers of Ontario, and Ontario Pork. 🐄🐑🥚🌾

With curriculum-connected activities, commodity PODs (Places of Discovery), and a chance to meet a variety of farm animals, it’s a learning experience students won’t forget!
⚠️ Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

👉 Register today: westernfair.ca/school-ag-tours
📧 Questions? Contact [email protected] for more information!

06/11/2026

🏇🌟 The future stars of harness racing are back!

Season 2 of the Rookie Showcase has returned, featuring the sport's brightest young talent making their first qualifying race appearances.

📺 Watch LIVE nationally across Canada on Game+ Network and streaming on Prime Time Racing media platforms.

🗓️ Tune in at 9:30AM Eastern:
• June 11
• June 12

06/05/2026

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