London Farm Show, March 3-5, 2027, Western Fair District: 330+ exhibitors and 230,000 sq ft of farm equipment, inputs and agronomy.
Dates
3 Mar 2027
City / country
London, Canada
Venue
Western Fair District
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
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Event overview
The London Farm Show returns to the Western Fair District in London, Ontario, March 3-5, 2027 for its 87th edition, the largest spring indoor farm show in eastern Canada. More than 330 exhibitors fill 230,000 square feet across the J-AAR Expo Centre and BMO Centre with field crop inputs, machinery, livestock equipment, seeds, precision agriculture and farm business services.
Producers from across Southwestern Ontario come to compare equipment, talk to dealers and agronomists, sit in on education sessions and plan the coming planting season. It is a working show: most exhibitors bring technical staff who can quote, configure and advise on the spot, and free parking and shuttle service make a full day on the floor practical.
TL;DR
You can compare machinery, seed, crop protection and livestock equipment from more than 330 exhibitors in one trip, with technical staff on hand rather than showroom salespeople. Education sessions, a family zone and free parking make it workable for a farm team, and buying tickets online in advance lowers the cost.
The audience is regional, commercial and in buying mode: cash-crop and livestock producers finalising spring inputs, plus dealers and agronomists who influence them. A 230,000 sq ft indoor floor in early March puts equipment and technology in front of decision-makers who cannot yet get into fields.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
2Western Fair District, 316 Rectory Street, London, ON N5W 3V9, Canada
Free on-site parking during the show, with side lots and a free shuttle to the halls; lots fill early on the first morning.
A free shuttle sponsored by the show runs between the parking lots and the halls; the parking map marks the stops.
Food options
Top of the Fair Restaurant
On-site diningParking: Parking during the farm show is free and spreads across several side lots; it fills quickly, so arrive early. A free shuttle links the parking areas and the halls, and the official parking map marks both lots and shuttle stops.
Gate: Enter from Rectory Street and follow show signage to the nearest open lot; during move-in all gates and parking lots are open to exhibitors.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Buy online in advance and bring the ticket on your phone; tickets are valid on any show day.
Ticket notes
Advance online tickets are discounted against the gate price and can be used on any of the three days; student and family options are promoted, and many exhibitors pre-purchase tickets for customers.
Build-up & tear-down
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 15,000
Exhibitors: 330
Floor area: 21,368 sqm
Edition #: 86
This edition
2027
Visitors: 15,000
Exhibitors: 330
Floor area: 21,368 sqm
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
Impact
Three days in London reach the commercial farms that drive Ontario's corn, soybean and wheat acreage, plus the dealers and agronomists who advise them. Because the show sits in early March, visitors arrive with budgets and a shortlist rather than browsing intent, which shortens the path from first conversation to quotation.
Audience quality
The audience is regional and operator-level: owner-operators, farm managers and agronomists from Southwestern Ontario, with smaller numbers of students and industry staff. It is not an international buying delegation, so exhibitors should expect qualified regional leads and dealer conversations rather than export contracts.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI turns on dealer and grower relationships rather than raw scan volume. A 10x10 booth includes twelve single-day passes, enough for a small sales team, and the low cost of a regional indoor show means a modest number of qualified quotes can cover the spend. Exhibitors selling capital equipment should book space early and plan follow-up within a week.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Southwestern Ontario farms some of the most productive corn, soybean and wheat land in Canada, and its producers buy equipment, seed and inputs in a tight pre-planting window. The London Farm Show condenses that buying season into three indoor days, putting dealers, agronomists and technology vendors in front of the region's commercial farms before field work begins.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Precision agriculture moves from add-on to default
GPS guidance, variable-rate application and farm-management software are now sold with new equipment rather than as optional extras.
What it changes: Exhibitors need to show integration and data workflow, not just hardware, to win a producer comparing two dealers.
Input costs push evidence-based buying
Seed, fertiliser and crop-protection spending is being scrutinised against yield response and soil data.
What it changes: Agronomy advice and trial data at the booth do more selling than discounts alone.
Labour and succession shape equipment choice
With tight farm labour and an ageing operator base, buyers favour equipment that reduces passes and simplifies handover to the next generation.
What it changes: Demonstrations of ease of use and service support matter as much as specifications.
The London Farm Show anchors the early-March window. Buyers also plan around the February poultry show in the same halls, the April dairy showcase in Stratford, the September outdoor farm show in Woodstock and the November Royal in Toronto.
National Poultry Show
London, Canada
Poultry-focused show in the J-AAR Expo Centre, useful for livestock and housing suppliers.
websiteCanadian Dairy XPO
Stratford, Canada
Canada's largest dairy showcase, about an hour from London.
websiteCanada's Outdoor Farm Show
Woodstock, Canada
Field demonstrations of large equipment that cannot be shown indoors.
websiteRoyal Agricultural Winter Fair
Toronto, Canada
Equestrian, livestock and food audiences; a different, broader visitor mix.
websiteWinter livestock and poultry
February in London.
Spring crop and equipment
March and April, when planting decisions are made.
Harvest and national showcase
September field demos and the November Royal.
Dates for the National Poultry Show and Canadian Dairy XPO are from the Ontario Agriculture events calendar; the other circuit dates follow the established annual pattern.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
London International Airport
Closest airport; limited direct routes, mostly Toronto, Calgary and seasonal sun destinations.
about 15 km
to venue
20-25 minutes
by car
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Main international gateway; hire a car or take a coach or train onward to London.
about 190 km
to venue
2 hours by car
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 85–120 / night
Simple motels south of the venue with free parking; 10-15 minutes by car.
USD 130–190 / night
Reliable business hotels with breakfast and parking; 10-20 minutes to the halls.
USD 200–280 / night
Full-service and boutique options near restaurants and the Thames River; 15 minutes by car.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus
Cash fare; day passes available. Buses connect downtown to the Western Fair District.
Taxi or rideshare
Uber and local taxi companies serve the site; expect event surcharges at peak times.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
US citizens and most EU, UK and Australian passport holders need no visitor visa for a short business trip, but air travellers may need an eTA. Check IRCC before booking.
Canada accepts ATA carnets for professional equipment and display goods; confirm with your chamber and the official freight handler.
Official visa pageWeather
Early March is late winter in London: daytime highs near 3°C, overnight lows around -5°C, with snow, rain or freeze-thaw ice possible. Indoor halls are warm, so dress in layers.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Halls have mobile coverage; exhibitor Wi-Fi is usually ordered through the venue. Buy a Canadian eSIM or roam plan if arriving from abroad.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Farm-show pace
Producers arrive early and leave by mid-afternoon; the first morning is the busiest and the best time for serious equipment conversations.
Tipping and taxes
Prices exclude Ontario HST, and 15-20% tipping is normal for table service. Debit and credit are accepted almost everywhere.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: YXU (London International) or YYZ (Toronto Pearson)
Book YYZ if you need long-haul connections and allow a two-hour transfer; YXU saves the drive but has few direct routes.
Most US, UK and EU business visitors do not need a visa for a short trip; air arrivals may need an eTA.
Estimated cost: CAD 7 eTA / CAD 100 visitor visa
Processing: eTA usually minutes; visitor visa several weeks
Carry a letter confirming your business purpose and return ticket.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From YXU, a taxi or rideshare takes 20-25 minutes; from YYZ, drive or take a coach or train to London, then a short cab to Rectory Street.
Hotel → venue: Downtown hotels are 10-15 minutes by car; London Transit buses run along Dundas and Rectory Streets.
Ride-hail: Uber and local taxi companies operate in London; expect event surcharges at opening and close.
Public transit: London Transit (LTC) serves the Western Fair District; cash fare is CAD 3.25 with day passes available.
Parking: Parking at the show is free, with side lots and a free shuttle; arrive before 9am on the first day.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: -5°C to 3°C
Seasonality: Late-winter mix of snow, rain and freeze-thaw ice; indoor halls are heated.
Packing: Insulated coat and waterproof boots for the lots, light layers for the floor, and a power bank for a full day.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Thursday, March 4, 2027
The first morning is the busiest for equipment crowds, while Thursday keeps full exhibitor staffing but gives more breathing room for detailed conversations. Friday afternoons thin out as producers head home.
Book advance tickets online and confirm which day you will attend — Tickets are valid any day, so buy now for the discount.
Build a shortlist of exhibitors by category and note booth numbers when the interactive map goes live — The map is released a few weeks before the show.
Book hotel and plan parking or the free shuttle — Lots fill early; aim to arrive before 9am.
Prepare questions, budget ceiling and finance paperwork for equipment quotes — Dealers can quote on the floor if you bring acreage and equipment details.
Check weather, charge devices and pack layers and boots — Early March can bring snow or freezing rain.
Arrive, park in a side lot and take the free shuttle
Western Fair District parkingRegistration and first pass through the machinery halls
J-AAR Expo CentreSupplier meetings booked from the exhibitor list
Exhibitor boothsLunch and a walk through the BMO Centre education stage
BMO Centre LondonSecond supplier round and quote collection before close
J-AAR Expo CentreStratford
Historic Town and Theatre
About 55 km, 45 minutes by car
Stage festival, river walks and independent restaurants make an easy evening or extra day.
Grand Bend and Lake Huron
Coastal Day Trip
About 75 km, 1 hour by car
Beach and sunset on Lake Huron; quieter in March but good for a slow half-day.
Top of the Fair Restaurant
On-site restaurant
Sit-down option at Western Fair District for small meetings away from the floor noise.
Western Fair Market
Market and food hall
Local vendors and casual tables nearby, useful for off-site conversations.
Ontario producers commit to spring equipment and input purchases within weeks of the show, so follow-up that slips past mid-March usually loses to a competitor.
Budget
Shell scheme
CAD 350–480 / m²
Raw space
CAD 220–300 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2027 tariff is printed on the public exhibitor page. Bands are estimates for a regional Ontario indoor farm show; the printed pass entitlement is twelve passes per 10x10 booth, with extras at CAD 12.50 each.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth_rental
exhibitor · standard
CAD 3150–4320 / 9 sqm shell
hotel
both · mid
USD 390–570 / 3 nights
per_diem
both · standard
USD 195 / 3 days
flights
both · economy
USD 260–850 / return
insurance
exhibitor · required
USD 150–250 / policy
parking
visitor · standard
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth_rental | exhibitor | standard | CAD 3150–4320 / 9 sqm shell | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 390–570 / 3 nights | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | USD 195 / 3 days | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| flights | both | economy | USD 260–850 / return | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| insurance | exhibitor | required | USD 150–250 / policy | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| parking | visitor | standard | — | official | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip the London Farm Show.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your role in the farm business?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a shortlist of equipment or inputs and can attend for at least a full day.
Best for
Producers and farm managers buying or comparing for the spring season
Min. budget
$250.00
Timeline
1-2 weeks
Risks
Crowds on the first morning
Hotel rates rise close to the show
exhibit
You have dealer or grower relationships to deepen and can staff a booth for three days.
Best for
Equipment, input and technology suppliers selling into Southwestern Ontario
Min. budget
$4,500.00
Timeline
3-4 months
Risks
Regional audience, limited export leads
Insurance certificate must be filed in time
skip
Your product does not fit corn, soybean, wheat or regional livestock farms.
Best for
Suppliers with no Ontario dealer network or buyers outside field crops
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing regional relationship building
Book with
Western Fair Association
Not-for-profit agricultural society that owns and operates the Western Fair District and the London Farm Show.
Named as owner and operator on the show and venue sites.
City of London
Host city and named additional insured on exhibitor insurance certificates.
City named in exhibitor insurance requirements.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Province-wide farm organisation that lists the London Farm Show in its event calendar.
Event listed by OFA; not a confirmed commercial partner.
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Federal agriculture department supporting Canadian farm shows and export-ready agri-business.
Public body relevant to exhibitors; not a confirmed show partner.
Recommended providers
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Check eTA and visitor visa rules before booking flights.
Book early; London hotels fill for the show week.
Compare YXU and YYZ fares; YYZ needs a two-hour road transfer.
Boneyard Event Services
Named as the official show service provider for advance shipments.
The exhibitor page names an official insurance option; request the certificate through the Exhibitor Portal.
Ideas for Stratford and Lake Huron add-ons.
Third-party option only; no official show scanner has been published.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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References
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Publishers
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Western Fair Association
Ontario Agriculture
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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