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The Fair - A Summertime Tradition In The Lower Mainland

Benjamin Yong, 28 Aug, 2015 12:51 PM
    Operating since 1910, it’s fair to call The Fair at the PNE a summertime tradition in the Lower Mainland. 
     
    It may seem a tricky endeavour to entertain guests for 105 straight years, but organizers keep things fresh by continuously introducing different exhibits and activities to supplement staples like Farm Country and the Marketplace. For 2015, four new venues have been added.
     
    “We are so excited for the new attractions at this year’s Fair. There is something for everyone – that’s our mandate and we take it very seriously,” says PNE spokesperson Laura Ballance.
     
     
    “Our Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit features 14 animatronic and still dinosaurs. Our Superhero Discovery Centre is the perfect place for young and old to bring out their inner super hero. We have artefacts, interactive exhibits and games. 
     
    One of the greatest things at this year’s Fair is the global debut of The Magical History Tour: A Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition. It brings together five of the greatest private collections of Beatles memorabilia for an exhibit never before seen in the world.”
     
     
    For the adults, The Fair is debuting Craft Beer Fest, presented by Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Admission is $10 per person and includes a sampling cup and two drink tokens, with additional tokens costing $1.50 each.
     
    “We have brought together over forty different breweries, for a total of sixty different beers that guests of The Fair will be able to sample. 
     
     
    Over the past few years, Vancouver residents have developed and enhanced their passion for craft beer and we thought that through our partnership with VCBW, this is a perfect addition to our Fair. We have had a very positive response to it so we’ll see if we can bring it back for next year,” says Ballance.
     
    The Fair is open until Labour Day on Sept. 7, except Monday, Aug. 31, from 11 a.m. to late. For fare prices and descriptions of everything you can see, go to http://www.pne.ca/thefair. 

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