Considering the new COVID-19 restrictions, going to the PNE the traditional way won’t be possible this year – yet the team behind the Pacific National Exhibition is working hard to still be able to support its vendors and bring some of the joy back. A Taste of the PNE is one of the first events…
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What’s new at the PNE for 2018
Summer wouldn’t be summer without the PNE, and this year’s line up is sure to delight fans young and old: This year’s Fair will feature some exciting NEW shows and entertainment including: Knights of Valour Prepare yourself for entertainment worthy of a King and Queen. With full contact, un-choreographed, real live jousting, this is a…
12 ways to save on admissions at the PNE this summer
It’s almost time! This Saturday, August 19, 2017, the Fair at the PNE opens the gates to crowds eager for the much-loved Summer Night Concert Series, featured exhibits including the Hockey Hall of Fame and Xtreme Bugs, as well as returning favourites like the Craft Beer Fest and the Kidz Discovery Farm. And though fashions…
The Must-Eat Foods at the PNE for 2016
This is one of my favourite media events of the summer – The PNE food tour. I don’t know what it is about fair fare that’s so enticing – maybe it’s the guilty pleasure, or the fact that you can only indulge on some of these treats once a year. The PNE does such a…
The Must-Try Foods at the PNE for 2015
Food has always been an important part of the PNE experience, this year, with over 30% new food options and 71 vendors, there’s a wide array of new tasty dishes to try – from the outrageous to the healthy, there’s something for everyone at the PNE this year! One of the most decadent treats to…
The Game of Thrones Exhibit at the PNE
Fans of the realm rejoice! The Game of Thrones exhibit is now open at the PNE. The collection features over 100 artifacts, including costumes, armour and weapons created for the show. Fans will recognize iconic items, such as model dragons and eggs, Joffrey’s iconic crossbow, and even the head of a dire wolf who had…
New Food Offerings at the PNE for 2014
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over, yet here it is; and what better say good bye to the dog days than by heading down to the PNE and enjoying some of the tasty food and fun rides. Food is ranked as one of the most important Fair experiences, and the PNE is…
Let’s go to the fair! – The PNE new food offerings for 2013
The PNE still open for another four days, until Labour day, so there’s still time to check out some of the new food offerings this year: The Jalapeno Popper ( $7) and Philly Cheesesteak grilled cheese sandwich ($7.50) from the PNE’s new Cheese Please stand. My favourite was the Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese – very tasty,…
Food Fair Galore Awaits at the PNE this Year!
Thanks to @JoshRimer for writing this post! As someone who makes an effort to keep a healthy diet, I’m probably one of the last people you’d expect to go try out all of the deep fried goodies and other treats that are available at the PNE. So when I was invited to the PNE media…
Wonderful and Wacky Fair Food awaits at the PNE
The nice folks at the PNE invited me to try out some of the new treats available this year. With the fair in full swing this weekend, why not try some of them for yourself? We’ll start with the item everyone is talking about: The deep fried strawberry pop tart. This is the first year…
Mary in Vancity 