The PNE returns for its 101st year this summer with an exciting summer entertainment line-up and a big announcement for families. The Summer Nights concert series will feature the following acts and performers at the WestJet concert stage: August 20 One More Girl August 21 Miranda Cosgrove August 22 Crystal Shawanda August 23 Chris Isaak […]

The Playland amusement park on the PNE fair grounds will introduce a new ride this year, for the first time in 4 years, according to a press release issued this morning. The $2 million “Star Flyer” will be placed near the pirate ship and stand 5 meters taller than the park’s current height champion, The […]

One of the most memorable moments during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics and Paralympics was walking down a pedestrian-only Robson or Granville at any hour and being able to high-five almost everyone you passed. Now, Paralympic silver medallist Josh Dueck is leading the Raise Your Hand for the Record campaign with WorkSafeBC to see if he […]

The 100th Anniversary PNE Parade will stroll through English Bay August 20th. Starting from Stanley Park and making its way to Sunset Beach, the parade will celebrate the grand opening of the PNE’s 100th year which will take place the following morning. The procession will feature giant balloons (think Macy’s Thanksgiving parade) and more than […]

This morning the PNE announced its unprecedented entertainment lineup for the fair’s 100th year. The acts are huge to celebrate this monumental milestone for the Pacific National Exhibition. Check out who’s on the bill so far: Kevin Costner and Modern West Terri Clark Michael Bolton Loverboy Huey Lewis and the News Wayne Newton Joan Jett […]