Archive of posts tagged "pne"

PNE 2010 Concerts and Entertainment Lineup

Comments 13 by Rebecca Bollwitt

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 […]

100 Years of the PNE & Playland Contest

Comments 164 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Pacific National Exhibition or PNE will be celebrating 100 years this summer. From livestock, pig races, demolition derbies, and the “As Seen on TV” marketplace, to cotton candy, fried onions, mini donuts and The Mousetrap, it’s a Vancouver tradition. While the PNE won’t be around for its limited engagement until summer is in full […]

PNE and Playland Family Pass Giveaway

Comments 94 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Since before I could walk, I’ve been going to the Pacific National Exhibition with my family. I remember piling into the family van, driving for what seemed to be all morning, then taking the Hastings exit of Highway 1 past Empire Stadium and into the fair parking lots. Then, from my stroller, I would watch […]