Another year of the PNE Fair is in the books, and hundreds of thousands of fans came out to check out new attractions, wacky food, and beloved classics.
BC’s largest ticketed event came to a close on Labour Day, and organizers say 612, 404 guests attended the Fair from August 16th to September 1st. The annual event drew 637,920 last year.
“We’re incredibly proud of the success of the 2025 Fair,” says Shelley Frost, President and CEO of the PNE. “Despite the economic uncertainty being experienced across our Province, this year’s mix of new attractions, returning favourites and an outstanding Summer Night Concerts lineup really connected with our guests.”
The Fair has looked a little different the last couple of years as construction on the new Freedom Mobile Arch continues. The Summer Night Concerts shows were held in the Pacific Coliseum, and the popular Superdogs shows took place in the Agrodome.
Once open, the new PNE amphitheatre will be able to accommodate roughly 10,000 visitors and include covered seating.
“With construction continuing on the new Freedom Mobile Arch, our team embraced the opportunity to creatively reimagine our spaces, and the feedback from our visitors about their experience at this Fair has been fantastic,” adds Shelley Frost. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in 2026 to experience the completed Arch, which will usher in an exciting new era of entertainment at the PNE.”
Here’s a closer look at what the 2025 PNE Fair looked like:
- 1,485 entertainer costumes washed
- 180,000 perogies sold at International Perogies during the Fair
- 22,400 Dubai chocolate mini donuts sold at The Mini Donut Factory
- 100kg of pistachios crushed for the Dubai Funnel Cake sold during the Fair
- 216 chicks born during the Fair
- 33,934 bows shot at the archery range
- 563 km driven by the PNE Express train
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