New PNE Winter Fair set to open Wednesday

The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Winter Fair is set to start on Wednesday, Dec. 14. (Photo courtesy the Pacific National Exhibition)

By Emily Marsten

Posted December 13, 2022 7:51 pm.

Last Updated December 13, 2022 7:53 pm.

Skating, holiday themed food, live music, and a glowing winter light display are set to dazzle Vancouverites in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Starting on Wednesday, the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) boasts its new Winter Fair is “the most unique winter celebration in B.C.”

The 10-day event is set to run from Dec. 14 to 23, and features holiday concerts from artists David Foster and Katharine McPhee, The Tenors, Dallas Smith, and more.

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The the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Winter Fair is set to have something for everyone to enjoy. (Photo courtesy the PNE)

“We are very excited to announce the inaugural PNE Winter Fair, building on the 112-year summer Fair tradition. We believe that our new winter event will be a place where British Columbians will build memories celebrating the holiday season,” PNE President and CEO Shelley Frost said in a news release.

Frost says that the event is an important marker after the pandemic closures, and will help provide new jobs for locals.

“After two years of COVID drive-through winter events, it was important for us to define our permanent place in the holiday event landscape. This event will be is a significant annual addition to the PNE’s year-long programming and will mean that hundreds of new jobs will be created and millions of dollars in positive economic impact will be generated into the regional economy,” she added.

Families can also gather at the nightly Christmas tree lighting, sing with carolers, or watch live kids shows at the theatre.

Ticket prices start at $15, with an additional cost for concert tickets.

With files from David Nadalini

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