What’s New at the CNE 2016

The CNE is that one harbinger of the end of summer for many Torontonians. Whether you attend the CNE annually or not, you know that fall is around the corner when the CNE opens its gates. Many attractions at the CNE are the same every year and that’s part of its charm. We go because we love the Midway, the Food Building and the Air Show. Of course those popular events are back this year, but we’ve highlighted what’s new at the CNE 2016.

Bandshell Concerts at the CNE 2016

The Bandshell Concerts at the CNE are one of the Exhibition’s best bargains since concerts are free with CNE admission. This year, some of the headliners include:

• Randy Bachman – Friday, August 19, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• Jefferson Starship – Saturday, August 20, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• Headstones – Sunday, August 21, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• Luciano – Wednesday, August 24, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• George Canyon – Friday, August 26, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• Dean Brody – Saturday, August 27, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• The Legendary Downchild Blues Band – Monday, August 29, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• Scott Helman & Tyler Shaw – Tuesday, August 30, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• The Trews – Saturday, September 3, 2016, 7:30 p.m.
• Walk Off The Earth – Sunday, September 4, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships

Check out the best wakeboarders competing for prize money at the CNE waterfront from August 25-28, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Great Canadian Water Ski Caper

Another activity on the CNE waterfront is The Great Canadian Water Ski Caper, which takes place August 19 to September 1, 2016 from 1:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from September 2-5, 2016 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m

Celebrity Chefs at the CNE 2016

Come by the Home Pavilion at Enercare Centre to watch food demonstrations from the following celebrity chefs:

• Claudio Aprile – August 19, 2016
• Michael Smith – August 20, 2016
• Lynn Crawford – August 21, 2016
• Matt Basile – August 25, 2016
• Anna Olson – August 26, 2016
• Mark McEwan – August 27, 2016
• Ned Bell – August 28, 2016
• Sang Kim – August 29, 2016

Aerial Aerobatic & Ice Skating Show

This year, Joannie Rochette, 2010 Olympic bronze medalist for women’s figure skating, will perform from August 19-22, 2016 and from August 26 to September 5, 2016 at Ricoh Coliseum. Shows are from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Admission to the CNE 2016

General Admission (14-64): $18
65 & older: $15
Children (5-13): $15
4 & under: Free
Family (2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children): $56

$6 Admission After 5 p.m.

On Mondays (except Labour Day Monday), Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, general admission is $6 after 5 p.m.

Advance Ticket Discount Available to August 18, 2016
General Admission: $14 (save $4)