4-H Festival
August 16 to 19, 2024
Take a walk around the barns while the 4-H Festival is here (Fair days August 17 and 18) to learn about why BC Agriculture is so important, and how 4-H relates to it all!
Hastings Park Sanctuary Celebrates 25 years!
August 18, 2024
The Hastings Park Conservancy and the PNE are co-hosting a 25th anniversary celebration for the Sanctuary on August 18th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Fair guests and HP Conservancy members are invited to join the festivities, including a tree planting ceremony, activities for the kids, and tours through the Sanctuary on the PNE Express Train.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO) Day
August 20, 2024
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bachman-Turner Overdrive’s (BTO) legendary 1974 concert at the PNE.
This event will honor the band’s legacy with a proclamation ceremony at 3:15pm on the Freedom Mobile Stage. Vancouver Mayor Ken Simms will officially declare the day as BTO Day and Randy Bachman will speak on behalf of the band.
At 8:00pm, BTO will perform their special 50th Anniversary Concert at the Pacific Coliseum. Enjoy classic hits like “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.” BTO, led by Randy Bachman, continues to be a major force in rock music with over 40 million records sold worldwide, multiple gold records, and numerous accolades. Come celebrate BTO Day with us!
BC Lions Day
August 27, 2024
The BC Lions are proud to welcome fans to join us for BC Lions Day at the PNE Fair. As the BC Lions continue to celebrate their historic 70th Season including hosts of the inaugural Touchdown Pacific in Victoria and the 111th Grey Cup, this year’s BC Lions Day will feature a special visit from the Grey Cup trophy and serve as an official stop on the 2024 Grey Cup Festival Tour of BC powered by LiUNA Local 1611.
JOIN US FOR
- BC Lions alumni autograph signings
- Meet current members of the Uproar Dance Team
- Snap a photo with the historic Grey Cup trophy
- Challenge a friend to a few tailgate-style games
- Leave your mark on the 2024 Grey Cup Festival at the Tour of BC powered by LiUNA Local 1611 activation truck
- Exclusive contests and giveaways
SCHEDULE
Subject to change.
- 12:00PM – 8:00PM | Uproar Dance Team autographs and appearances
- 3:00PM – 5:00PM | Grey Cup Trophy photo opportunity
BC Lions Alumni autograph signing times:
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Tom Europe, Kelly Lochbaum, Sean Millington, Dan Payne
- 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Cory Philpot, Shawn Gore, Sean Graham, Paul McCallum
Every ticket purchased to the BC Lions ‘FamFest’ home game against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Sunday, August 18th received (1) free weekday admission to the 2024 PNE Fair valid towards BC Lions Day at the PNE Fair.
Tatus Festival at the PNE Fair
August 30 to 31, 2024
Enjoy 2 days of incredible indigenous performances on the Freedom Mobile Stage, including by George Leach, Rex Smallboy, Quannah Style, Hayley Wallis, K.A.S.P Road to Hope and more! From lively musical acts to captivating dance performances, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, it’s worth noting that “Tatus” is the Nuu-Chah-nulth word for star, reflecting the brilliance and cultural significance of the performers who will be gracing the stage.