London, ON — London’s annual Western Fair – the third largest fair in Canada – gets ready to kick off this Friday (Sept. 6), which means the return of live harness racing is also close at hand.

The fall meet at The Raceway at Western Fair District begins on Oct. 4 following a four-month summer hiatus, and fans will notice some exciting changes when racing resumes.

The Top Of The Fair dining room has undergone an extensive renovation during the offseason. Brand new flooring, furniture and fixtures will create an enhanced experience for guests who can also take advantage of the ‘Two Can Dine For $59.99’ promotion during the month of October.

“We are looking forward to another great season of racing and entertainment at The Raceway,” said new Director of Racing Rob Lumsden. “October has become a really busy month for us, and we’re pleased to offer this excellent promotion at the newly renovated Top Of The Fair. When you combine this deal with exciting live horse racing, you have one of the most unique and affordable dining experiences in the city.”

The opening night festivities will include C$1 programs and food specials, along with prize giveaways throughout the night compliments of Ontario Racing. The ‘Wanna Drive’ team will also be on hand offering fans the chance to sit behind an actual race horse in a custom made double-seat jog cart.

Race fans will also notice some major changes to the television broadcast. The entire production has been upgraded to high definition, with a fresh new look incorporated into the graphics package.

These offseason changes are all in an effort to enhance the experience for customers both on- and off-track.

“Upgrading our signal to high definition keeps us current in the marketplace,” said Raceway Manager Greg Gangle. “It helps keep our product at a high level and that translates into wagering and customer experience. This is something that we are very proud to share with our customer base beginning in October.”

Some of the other major events during the month of October at The Raceway include the third edition of the Veteran’s Classic on Oct. 18, celebrating and honoring Canada’s military, as well as the 14th annual Harness The Hope Night on Oct. 25, in support of the Breast Cancer Society of Canada.

Pub nights return every Monday night at the Top Of The Fair, featuring a unique Pub Style menu. The second Tuesday of each month is ‘Top Of The Fair Tuesday,’ featuring a wonderful buffet-style dinner and gaming package for just C$26.99.

Reservations at the Top Of The Fair can be made by calling 519.438.7203, ext. 252, or by emailing topofthefair@westernfairdistrict.com.

For complete details, visit westernfairdistrict.com.