Ten Things You Gotta Love About the Pacific National Exhibition PNE Vancouver
YouTube Video Bryan Adams at Empire Stadium
Adams, a true Vancouverite at heart mentioned during the concert about getting phone calls from friends wondering "Do you think it's gonna rain"? Here's a YouTube clip where Adams clearly happy to be home, talks about "the blue skies and the mountains in the distance."
This year's PNE Summer Night Concerts featured a terrific line-up of performers on the PNE Concert Stage -- all free with admission. This year featured not one but two of Vancouver's most popular homegrown rock 'n roll talent with Loverboy on August 24 and Trooper closing the 2010 PNE Summer Concerts on September 6. The Guest Services booth has a map with a daily schedule of events.
The 2010 PNE Summer Night Concerts included Kevin Costner & Modern West, Terri Clark, Michael Bolton, Loverboy, Huey Lewis and the News, Wayne Newton, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Marianas Trench, Spirit of the West, John Hiatt and the Combo & Los Lobos, Annual Evening With Elvis, Jesse Cooke, Little River Band, Cyndi Lauper, Steven Page and The Road Hammers.
Summer is the Superdogs PNE show, the smell of fried onions, barbecue chicken, people screaming on the PNE wooden rollercoaster, rock music blaring on Playland rides & the incongruous sights of people carrying magic mops and shammys with smiles in abundance.
My grandma used to live in East Vancouver relatively close to the Pacific National Exhibition and there would always be one of my cousins or someone to hang out with to enjoy the Fair at the PNE. With school just around the corner, it would be our last chance to enjoy the sweetness of summer.
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins
PNE Vancouver 2010
The Best Part of Summer
- #1. Those Little Donuts at the PNE
- #2. C-Lovers Fish & Chips at the PNE
- #3. Corn Dogs at the PNE
- #4. Nature Sanctuary at the PNE
- #5. Classic Wooden Rollercoaster at the PNE
- #6. Pigs, Cows, Horses & More at the PNE
- #7. Superdogs PNE Show
- #8. Games of Chance
- #9. Dal Richards PNE
- #10. Summer Night Concerts at the PNE
- How To Get Into The PNE Free
- 2010 PNE Talent Show Winner
#1. Those Little Donuts at the PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010 Fair Food
Since 1968, Those Little Donuts have been serving up these sugary, cinnamony delights. A couple of years ago, owner Steve Johnson switched the deep fry oil from hydrogenated vegetable oil to a canola oil that has no trans-fat, no cholesterol and is low in saturated fat. Just like when McDonald's went trans-fat-free with their fries, I miss bad fat & the chance to clog my arteries. I suppose that means I could just eat more of 'em.
"Taking the Guilt Out of Mini-doughnuts", Vancouver Sun, August 22, 2007
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins. My Auntie Harumi and I at last year's PNE
#2. C-Lovers Fish & Chips at the PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010 Fried Foods
With Canada's history, fish and chips are as big here as they are in Britain. We like our fries drenched in malt vinegar or gravy and being on the West Coast, Vancouverites know their preference for cod or halibut and are willing to shell out a little extra for it. The long lines are a testament to the fabulosity of C-Lovers Fish & Chips.
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins. Dad focusing on his 2 piece cod fish and chips.
#3. Corn Dogs at the PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010 More Foods You Shouldn't Eat
What's not to love about fried food on a stick.
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins
#4. Nature Sanctuary at the PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010
Many people are unaware of the nature Sanctuary at the PNE which is open all year round to enjoy. It's a quiet respite to get away from the hustle and bustle of the PNE crowds to stop and enjoy a picnic lunch, cool drink or snack. It's great for families as the PNE allows you to bring food on site and the Sanctuary offers park benches, viewpoints and a walking path for all visitors to enjoy.
More Information from the Hastings Park Conservancy, here.
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins
#5. Classic Wooden Rollercoaster at the PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010
Thrilling fairgoers for over 50 years, the rickety ascent of the PNE's original wooden rollercoaster continues to draw afficianados from all over the world who appreciate this coaster's steepest drop which on gravity alone can reach speeds of up to 45 mph.
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins
Do You Hold On For Dear Life?
When you go down the first steep hill, the only thing that's keeping you strapped onto your seat is a horizontal bar. You kind of lift off your seat a bit when you fly down that first hill. When you ride the PNE rollercoaster or any rollercoaster for that matter, especially old wooden ones...
#6. Pigs, Cows, Horses & More at the PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins
#7. Superdogs PNE Show
PNE Vancouver 2010
A can't miss show for dog lovers. Superdogs PNE have been performing at the Pacific National Exhibiton for the last 32 years. There are three shows a day at 1:00, 4:00 & 7:30 pm. Superdog Show Factoid: In order to keep the dogs motivated to keep performing and not get bored, they keep changing the agility courses and competitions. No show is exactly the same.
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins
#8. Games of Chance
PNE Vancouver 2010
The colorful action at the midway includes carnival games, skeeball along with blackjack, bingo and gambling wheels of fortune. Stop into Hastings Park Racecourse for live action horse racing as well as over 600 slot machines.
Photo Source: Adrienne Jenkins
#9. Dal Richards PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010
Dal Richards = PNE. Dal who celebrated his 92nd birthday this year is synonymous with the PNE and has been entertaining audiences at the Pacific National Exhibition for over 65 years. A Canadian jazz legend, Dal Richards infectious enthusiasm celebrates the heyday of Big Band music and was one of the judges who delighted in discovering jazz crooner Michael Buble who got his start performing in a talent competition at the PNE.
Dal Richards PNE shows
Aug 21 at 1 pm
Aug 22-Sep 6 at 11:30 am & 1:00 pm daily
Aug 29 at 11:30 am
Special Appearance: Rolf Harris with the Dal Richards Orchestra
Aug 26 at 1 pm
#10. Summer Night Concerts at the PNE
PNE Vancouver 2010 Free With Admission
All PNE Concerts Free With Admission Start at 8 pm
August 21
Kevin Costner & Modern West
August 22
Terri Clark
August 23
Michael Bolton
August 24
Loverboy
August 25
Huey Lewis & The News
August 26
Wayne Newton
August 27
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
August 28
Marianas Trench
August 29
Spirit of the West
August 30
John Hiatt & the Combo & Los Lobos
August 31
Annual Evening With Elvis
September 1
Jesse Cook
September 2
Little River Band
September 3
Cyndi Lauper
September 4
Steven Page
September 5
The Road Hammers
September 6
Trooper
Schedule of Performers PNE Vancouver 2010
Last Year's PNE Vancouver Summer Concerts in 2009
2010 PNE Talent Show Winner
Corbin Vander Zalm
And yes, Corbin is one of the Vander Zalms -- grandson to former premier Bill Vander Zalm. You can read more about Corbin Vander Zalm here.
Corbin Vander Zalm on YouTube
2009 Red Robinson Talent Showdown Winner
$5000 Winner 10 Year Old Cole Armour
The 2010 Red Robinson Talent Showdown takes place on the PNE Concert Stage from August 22-25 at 3:30 pm.
Boy, 10, Dazzles PNE Judge, Canada.com
PNE Show Home Winner
2010 PNE Prize Home Won By Cecilia Garcia
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Note: This web page is not affiliated with the PNE and has been produced independently of the Pacific National Exhibition. I am merely a fan of the Fair
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LogicalNonsense
Aug 11, 2011 @ 2:08 pm | delete
- Wanted to see Marianas Trench at PNE. Couldn't go unfortunately.
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TheLittleCardShop
Mar 23, 2011 @ 1:42 pm | delete
- Great lens. The PNE is fun to visit. Lensrolled and featured on my Vancouver page
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jeffryv Sep 16, 2010 @ 3:48 pm | delete
- That is easy, the Super Dogs
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ShirlW
Aug 31, 2010 @ 10:11 am | delete
- Oh those fish and chips look delicious! I would love to visit Vancouver one day.
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Very interesting...
Aug 26, 2010 @ 7:27 pm | delete
- No sir. There is no way to get into the fair except during their freebee day or if you're a student. The fact u cant use your BC Gold Card is the PNEs and BC Casino's biggest mistake. People will spend more money if they get in for free or with some type of program like the casino card. Without it, people will be going to other casions and buying food and refreshments there. The PNE is insanely expensive this year, especially with Vegas acts like Wayne Newton. U know he wasn't cheap. And look at the price of food, perogies or fish and chips: $12? That's insane. Nope, except for opening free day I wont be visiting the fair more than once, unlike unlike previous years.
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