The Fair at the PNE is the best part of summer! For the last two weeks of August through the Labour Day long weekend, The Fair features more than 50 rides and attractions, nightly concerts, live performances, agricultural and animal displays, games, and food. It's fun for all ages plus children 13 years and under are free with an adult admission. The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) fairgrounds was established in 1910 to showcase British Columbia. The PNE operates on a 114-acre site at the City of Vancouver-owned Hastings Park and consists of Playland, the annual 15-day Fair at the PNE, and Fright Nights at Playland. The PNE also includes year-round rental facilities for concerts, conventions, trade shows and sporting events with the Pacific Coliseum the largest venue within Hastings Park. The Pacific Coliseum was proud to be the official venue for Short Track Speed Skating and Figure Skating during the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and is currently home to the WHL's Vancouver Giants hockey team. No single location in Vancouver captures the spirit and history of this city, its people and its many achievements as the Pacific National Exhibition. For over 100 years, millions of guests have enjoyed shows, exhibits, sporting events, amusement rides, concerts, cultural activities and, of course, the annual Fair at the PNE. The 2017 Fair at the PNE is August 19 to September 4 (closed Monday, August 21 & 28)
Tips
"Go to the first mini donut stand you find and gorge yourself silly...so satisfying...get the 13 donuts for $5."
"Send in the clowns: Fright Nights has added a 5th haunted house, complete with 3D glasses and, gulp, clowns. More details below."
"Make sure you try the 2 foot hot dog - delicious!"
"BBQ cook off get ready for the best BBQ this side of the border"
"Make sure you know what you're lining up for. Don't waste 20 mins for lemonade when it's a washroom you need."
"Stop by the Roaming Dragon bus to get the Chinese Chicken Salad if you want to eat Paleo at the Fair."
"Free cooled water bottle refill station by the animal barns. Great for the environment, healthier than sugared drinks, and easy on the pocket book."
"I had my first corn dog here. Pork Belly Sliders from Roaming Dragon are a treat. And they have deep fried oreos, jelly beans and butter. And of course, the mini-donuts!"
"Go see the Genghis Khan exhibit! Great souvenir shop afterwards followed by an exit via yurt... Be sure to look under the giraffes dress ;)"
"Go to 7/11 to save a few bucks on entrance and passes"
"Watching Jackson 4 and a hologram!"
"Game of Thrones exhibition!!"
"Two words: mini donuts."
"Watch out for KC Bear. He runs this town. Also hit up the lion drinking fountain behind the main stage to save $$$! Water in this town is outrageous. Bring your own bottle and fill up."
"Those Little Donuts. That is all. Good thing you'll be working off the fair foods on our slopes this winter!"
"Check out the barn! Cows are even born here! @kleingroup www.kleingroup.com"
"Wooden Roller Coaster is where it's at!"
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