PNE Fair
49°17′ N 123°02′ WFestivalAug 21, 2027Dates projectedSeasonal
The PNE Fair runs at Hastings Park in East Vancouver for the last two and a half weeks of summer up to Labour Day, and it suits families who want rides and fair food in one long day out. The PNE had posted no 2027 dates by 16 October 2026, and the 2026 fair ran from 22 August to 7 September.
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Dates and hours
- August 21, 2027 to September 6, 2027Projected from past yearschecked Oct 16, 2026
- August 22, 2026 to September 7, 2026Announcedsourcechecked Oct 16, 2026
Date rule: From a Saturday in late August to Labour Day (the 2026 pattern)
The 2026 fair closed on the Mondays of 24 and 31 August and opened its gates at 11 am. Summer Night Concerts played the new Freedom Mobile Arch, and the shows ran from Wizard of Oz On Ice to the SuperDogs in their 50th year. Playland's wooden roller coaster sits inside the grounds.
Guides disagreed on 2026 gate prices and on the last entry time, so read the PNE's own page once it posts the 2027 fair.
Quick answers about PNE Fair
When is the PNE Fair 2027?
The PNE had not announced its 2027 fair dates by 16 October 2026. The 2026 PNE Fair ran from 22 August to Labour Day on 7 September and closed on 24 and 31 August.
Is PNE Fair open all year?
PNE Fair opens for part of the year. The PNE's 2026 page says the fair will be back in 2027 and gives no dates.