The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) opens today, with the annual fair taking over Exhibition Place for a few weeks of fun, fair rides, games and wild food concoctions.\u00a0<\/p>\n
From hours of operation to new experiences and admission prices, here\u2019s what you need to know ahead of your trip to the Ex!<\/p>\n
WHAT TO DO AT THE CNE<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event features the usual host of fun fair rides and games, but there are some new activities attendees may want to check out.<\/p>\n
This includes the Dinner in the Sky experience, which elevates diners 150 feet in the air above the CNE Midway, giving them breathtaking views of Toronto while they enjoy a meal prepared in front of them by a chef. Find out more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Also check out Evolution: An Aerial Balloon Show for a jaw-dropping cirque celebration of the CNE\u2019s legacy. The show highlights the history of the iconic event, incorporating breathtaking circus acts, evocative music, and dazzling visuals. Learn more about the show, which has multiple performances daily, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mythos is a new immersive storytelling experience at this year\u2019s CNE. Located at the Enercare Centre, the anthology tells the stories passed down from different cultures through an exhibit crafted by writers, artists, musicians, and actors with deep connections to these communities and stories. Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The CNE is also boasting a long lineup of different live musical acts, including Shawn Desman, Aqylia, and Moist. Check out the full list of performances here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n The beloved SuperDogs show is making a comeback this year, with a new performance: Wild Wild Woof. The popular CNE attraction has multiple shows every day of the event\u2019s run. You can access the full schedule here.<\/p>\n The weird and wonderful food options the CNE is known for are also back with a vengeance. This year\u2019s offerings include deep-fried watermelon, butter ice cream, chicken nugget cookies, a UFO burger, spicy habanero bacon cotton candy, and much more.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n DATES AND HOURS OF OPERATION<\/p>\n The 2025 CNE is scheduled to run from Aug. 15 to Sept. 1 with the gates open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, and the grounds open until midnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n The amidway is open from 11 a.m. until midnight on weekdays for the duration of the CNE, while the midway will open from 10 a.m. \u2013 12 a.m. on weekends. Meanwhile, the kids\u2019 midway is open 11 a.m. \u2013 10 p.m., while the kids\u2019 world is open 10 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n The buildings on-site are open from 10 in the morning until 10 in the evening, while the casino is open from noon until 6 a.m.<\/p>\n The kids\u2019 midway is open 11 a.m. \u2013 10 p.m., while the kids\u2019 world is open 10 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n