Opening Weekend

May 16, 2026

May 18, 2026

Regular Admission Rates apply.

Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London

519.661.5169

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Events Description

 

Join us to celebrate the start of the 67th Season!

Don’t miss your first chance to explore the Village this Victoria Day Long Weekend!

Learn about the history of Middlesex County from costumed historical interpreters and enjoy games and demonstrations.

Extra programming on Victoria Day (May 18th) will include:

  • A hotdog barbecue fundraiser at the Village Hall during the afternoon.

  • Folk music performances at Lawson Gazebo by the duoHunter’s Corners (Brad McEwen and Bill Nesbitt) at 12:00pm-12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

  • Croquet at Victoria Park presented by the staff of Eldon House, London’s oldest residence, from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

  • A display on the United Empire Loyalists at Corbett Tavern presented by the London and Western Ontario Branch of the United Empire Loyalists.

  • A Spring Sprout Sale presented by our Gardening Volunteers outside the Brewery. Remember to bring cash!

Please note that activity locations and times are subject to change.

HOW MUCH

Tickets:

Regular Admission Rates apply.

Pay your Admission at the Fanshawe Conservation Area Toll Gate!

As you enter the Fanshawe Conservation Area, tell them you plan to visit Fanshawe Pioneer Village and pay your admission there. Then bring your tickets to our Visitor Entrance for entry into the Heritage Village.‍ ‍

$13 for adults

$11 for seniors aged 65+ & students aged 17+ with a student card

$7.50 for children aged 4 to 16

FREE for children aged 3 and under

All admission rates include tax.

In the spirit of truth, reconciliation and friendship with all First Nations, Metis and Inuit, regular admission into the Heritage Village is FREE to Indigenous Peoples.

General admission is free for support workers when general admission rates apply.

WHEN & WHERE

Date:

May 16 – 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Venue & Address

Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, London

 

 

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