Today the Pacific National Exhibition opens for it’s 101st year. Most of us have visited The Fair at the PNE (not to be confused with Playland, that amusement park which is open all summer) and have fond memories of the activities, food and entertainment. In no particular order here’s some of my faves! 10. 4-H…
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What’s on Weekends – August 18-21, 2011
Lots of summer still left in the tank, time to take advantage of , head out and check out some of these events this weekend! Thursday Aug 18 – Vancouver Queer Film Festival continues with the Centrepiece Gala , after watching “Grown Up Movie Star” head to The Helm for an evening of fun. If…
What’s On Weekend – August 11 – 14, 2011
As we approach the middle of summer activities become more varied. Thursday August 11 – Deadmau5 plays the first of two nights at the PNE Forum – the city’s second largest film fest begins as the 23rd Vancouver Queer Film Fest opens with opening film To Faro followed by the opening Gala at Five-Sixty. The…
100th Anniversary PNE Parade
20Aug2010 – 100th Anniversary PNE Parade Dancing Elvis’, Lumberjacks, SuperDogs, Red Robinson, Giant Inflatables…these are not your typical entries in a Vancouver Parade but this was not just any parade. In honour of it’s 100th Anniversary, the Fair At The PNE revived a lost summer time tradition…the PNE Parade. Held annually until 1995 the PNE…