DETAILED CITY OF LONDON EVENTS GUIDE

Annual Events
JANUARY
New Year's Day Levee
January 1:  Eldon House
Saturday, January 1, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Welcome the New Year at a  traditional New Year?s Day Levee. Exchange greetings and gather with friends for refreshments in the Interpretive Centre. Admission by donation.
Contact: 519-661-5169
 
Snowfest International
Late January 
Snowfest International takes place at various downtown locations.
Call 633-9224
 
FEBRUARY
London Golf & Travel Expo
Mid-February 
Annual London Golf & Travel Expo takes place February 11 - 13 at the Western Fair Event Centre.
Show hours are: Friday from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
 
MARCH
The Fanshawe Sugar Bush
Throughout March 
The Fanshawe Sugar Bush takes place on weekends throughout March and during March Break. Call 461-1073 for hours of operation and additional information.
 
Late March
Annual London Orchid Society Show
Show takes place Saturday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sunday from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Agri-Plex, Western Fairgrounds (900 King Street). Call 434-6831 for additional information.
 
SUMMER
Late July/early August
London Air Show and Balloon Festival
Held at London Airport.  More than 75,000 attend this event at which dozens of beautifully covered hot air balloons fill the air.
 
Late July/early August
Best Ribs at the London Rib Fest (same weekend as the Balloon Festival)
 
LATE FALL
Experience the hilarity of the Canadian Comedy Awards Festival at various downtown venues.
 
SEPTEMBER
Mid-Late September
Western Agricultural Fair
Western Fair Event Centre
316 Rectory St
London, Ontario
N5Y5P8
800-619-4629 or 519-438-7203
London?s Major event:  The Annual Western Agricultural Fair. The annual Western Fair runs for 10 days in September with a special children?s midway, top name performers at the Grandstand, home arts and agricultural and horticultural competitions. Over 300,000 attend.
 
WINTER
Winter Wonderland
November 26 - January 3
Winter Wonderland takes place in Victoria Park from November 26 - January 3. The Lighting of the Lights takes place November 26 at 6:00 pm. The City Hall Promenade Deck will be open for viewing the park from 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm on the following dates: November 26-28, 30, December 2-5, 7-12, 14, 16-19, 21-24, 27-30. Although the lights will remain on until 11:00 pm on January 3, the promenade deck will only be open until December 30. Please call 661-5230 for additional information.
 
December and January
Victorian Christmas at Eldon House
Early December - January 2: Eldon House
The Garden Club of London and Eldon House staff create the sights and smells of an old-fashioned Christmas in which the house is festooned with decorations of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.  Contact: 519-661-5169
 
Mid-December
Children's Christmas Parties at Eldon House
December 11 - December 12: Eldon House
Saturday, December 11, Sunday, December 12, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Hour-long parties for children 10 years old and younger. Stories, entertainment, treats and all the Christmas highlights of Eldon House bring the season alive for youngsters. Pick up your tickets at Museum London or Eldon House.
 
Unique Gifts for the Festive Season - Inuit Gallery
Throughout December: 
To celebrate each Festive Season many unique gift items from $20 are brought into the gallery.  Contact: 519-672-7770
 
New Year's Eve Party
December 31:  Tourism London Aeolian Hall presents its New Year's Eve Party.  Event takes place from 9 pm - 3 am.
Call the Palace Theatre Box Office at 432-1029