This year’s PNE will feature "the most diverse entertainment package in the history" of the annual fair, event organizers announced today (Wednesday, May 20).
The annual Summer Night Concerts includes a good mix of popular music genres, including pop, country, R&B, DJ/dance, rock and more.
The PNE will be offering reserved seating at each of the shows starting Saturday May 23, at 10 a.m.; fans should visit PNE.ca for details.
Here’s the Summer Night Concert schedule:
Saturday, Aug. 22: Colin James
Sunday, Aug. 23: Clint Black
Tuesday, Aug. 25: Sloan
Wednesday, Aug. 26: The Beach Boys
Thursday, Aug. 27: Daughtry
Friday, Aug. 28: The New Pornographers
Saturday, Aug. 29: Tom Cochrane with Red Rider
Sunday, Aug. 30: The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour- Colbie Caillat & Christina Perri
Tuesday, Sept. 1: Lee Brice
Wednesday, Sept. 2: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo– 35TH Anniversary Tour
Thursday, Sept. 3: Boyz II Men
Friday, Sept. 4: Daryl Hall and John Oates
Saturday, Sept. 5: Brett Kissel
Sunday, Sept. 6: MAD DECENT
Monday, Sept. 7: Loverboy
New entertainment and attractions for the 2015 PNE are detailed below, with descriptions supplied by fair organizers:
Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby
Nightly 7:30 p.m., Pacific Coliseum
"For the first time anywhere, all the majesty of a true Broadway show is available for fans young and old to experience- FREE with admission to the Fair. Tony Award nominee Cathy Rigby takes flight in an all-new production of Peter Pan! Discover the magic all over again of this two-time Emmy award winning and two-time Tony award nominated production. Peter Pan is filled with timeless magical moments and a captivating hook. The legend you thought you knew, is now the adventure you never dreamed possible… Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan!"
The Magical History Tour: The Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition
Daily 11am-10pm, Garden Auditorium
"The Magical History Tour: The Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition will be making its world premiere on the Fair’s opening day, August 22, which also happens to be the 51st anniversary of the Beatles historic concert at the Fair in 1964. Guests will be able to explore the entire Beatles story through an inspirational journey of creativity, curiosity, and love. This one-of-a-kind experience will present the most extensive Beatles memorabilia ever assembled in a tour."
Craft Beer Festival
Daily 2:00pm- 9:30pm, Miller Drive
"The Fair at the PNE is excited to feature a new and exciting area, the Craft Beer Festival. This licensed area will feature 20 local craft brewers each week for guests to sample the diverse craft beers being developed in the Lower Mainland. Twenty vendors will be featured between August 22-30, and a new group of 20 vendors from September 1-7."
Dinosaurs Alive! A Jurassic Experience
Daily 11:00am-11:00pm, Miller Drive
"This new outdoor exhibit will offer guests a spectacular and representative snapshot of thirteen different dinosaurs that roamed the Earth during the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods. Featuring eight life-sized animatronic models and five static models, the exhibit will teach fairgoers about the dinosaurs stories and share recent discoveries for the Fair’s younger guests."
The Superhero Discovery Centre: The Hall of Heroes Exhibit
Daily 11am-11pm, Rollerland
"This interactive exhibit will thrill every Superhero fan in the family! Guests will be able to explore, learn and test their skills at the many interactive stations to find out what discipline of Superhero power they excel in!"
PNE Donut Dash
9am Sunday August 23, 2015, Empire Fields and PNE Fairgrounds
"The inaugural PNE Donut Dash 5km presented by TRY EVENTS is Vancouver’s tastiest 5km run where runners will be re-energized with tasty Fair treats throughout the course including mini donuts, cotton candy and more! Registration includes a PNE Donut Dash t-shirt, race bib, finisher’s medal and FREE admission into The Fair at the PNE on Sunday, August 23. Entry fee: Early bird registration fee is $30 to the first 500 people to register! Regular registration fee is $35 until July 31, late registration fee is $40, August 1 to 16. Entry fees (plus service fees) are per person. More info at the PNE website."
Returning attractions include the following:
Mosaic Music Series
Nightly 7:00pm & 9:00pm, Chevrolet Performance Stage
"A mosaic of local, cultural and iconic acts performing nightly on the Chevrolet Performance Stage at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Featuring a new act each night, including; The Tourist Company, The Zolas, Lee Aaron, Headpins, Bif Naked, Five Alarm Funk, and more!"
PNE Prize Home
"British Columbia’s most affordable home lottery is back for its 81st anniversary. This year’s Prize Home is a spectacular 3080 square foot contemporary home inspired by the views from the lake view lot in beautiful Naramata, British Columbia where it will be relocated after the Fair. The PNE has selected Karoleena, the award-winning premium modular homebuilder based in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia, to design and build the beautiful, modern and technologically advanced 2015 Prize Home."
Dueling Pianos
Nightly 6:30pm & 9:15pm, Celebration Plaza Beer Garden
"Every night at the Plaza Beer Garden, the Dueling Pianos will play all of your favourite tunes in a fun, head-to-head ‘battle’ with great music. Raise your glass, sing along, and hit the dance floor at 6:30 pm and 9:15pm."
Superdogs
Daily 12:00pm, 2:30pm, & 4:30pm, Pacific Coliseum
"The beloved Fair attraction and the World’s Most Popular Dogs are back and are loading up on star power for their brand new bling-filled, blockbuster show HOLLYWOOF! It’s a spectacular celebration of all things Hollywood, from movie music to story-telling magic, with colorful new costumes, exciting new events, and all the fun audiences have come to expect from the most popular dogs in the world!"
Tooncity- Mermaid Tales- A Musical Journey Under the Ocean
Daily 12:30pm, 3:00pm & 5:30pm, ToonCity
"Bring your kids or just your inner child to take a trip under the ocean and into the magical world of Mermaids! Swim with the jellyfish, snorkel through the kelp, and join the fun in this Mermaid musical celebration."
Safeway Farm Country
Daily, Livestock Barns
"For a break from the hustle and bustle of the midway, stop by Safeway Farm Country and relax into a showcase of BC agriculture. With the largest variety of barn animals found in Vancouver and exciting demonstrations to be seen, there’s tons of barn fun for kids and the whole family!"
Dates and Prices
2015 Fair Dates and Times:
The 2015 Fair will run from August 22 until September 7, and will be closed on August 24 and 31
Open 11:00 am until late.
Fair Gate Pass
(14 – 64 years) $16.00
Fair Senior Gate Pass
(65 years+) $8.00
Fair Child Gate Pass
(13 years and under)
A maximum of five children aged 13 & under will be admitted free per one paying adult 21 years of age or older. Free
Fair Season Gate Pass
Online savings will go up to the gate price starting August 22, 2015 $42.50
After Dark Gate Pass
Available only at on-site ticket booths after 9pm daily $5
Summer Night Concerts
Optional Reserved Seating.
Nightly concerts are free with Fair Gate admission. Venue has capacity and may close. Starting at $20
The Broadway Musical, Peter Pan,
Starring Cathy Rigby
Optional Reserved Seating
Musical is free with Fair Gate admission. Venue has capacity and may close.
$20
Pinwheel Deals Coupon Book
Offering over $350 in Fair-wide savings!
Available only at on-site ticket booths $2
The Beatles Memorabilia Exhibition
13 years and under free. Available only at on-site venue ticket booth $3
Craft Beer Fest
Admission includes a 4oz-sampling cup and 2 drink tickets. Purchase online in advance and receive and additional drink ticket. $1.50 per additional beer token
$10
PNE Donut Dash-5K Run
*$30 rate valid for the first 500 people to register, after this rate will increase to $35 until July 31. Late registration from August 1-16 is $40 $30*
Tickets to The Broadway Musical, Peter Pan, starring Cathy Rigby go on sale May 23, 2015 at 10:00am
The Summer Nights Series go on sale on May 23, 2015 at 10:00am
All other tickets go on sale May 20, 2015
For more information about The Fair at the PNE visit: www.pne.ca.
