Canadian National Exhibition
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), also known as The Exhibition or The Ex, is an annual event that takes place at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on the third Friday of August leading up to and including Labour Day, the first Monday in September. With approximately 1.6 million visitors each year, the CNE is Canada's largest annual community event and one of the top fairs in North America. The fair is a combination of agricultural exhibits and events, carnival rides and entertainment, live music, food and special events. Special events include the Warriors Day Parade, the Labour Day Parade and the Canadian International Air Show.
| Canadian National Exhibition | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Ex |
| Genre | Provincial fair Agricultural and Entertainment |
| Dates | 18 days (from third Friday of August to Labour Day) |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | Exhibition Place |
| Location(s) | Toronto, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Most recent | August 2023 |
| Next event | August 2024 |
| Attendance | 1.604 million (2023) |
| Patron(s) | King Charles III |
| Website | theex.com |
The first Canadian National Exhibition took place in 1879, largely to promote agriculture and technology in Canada. Agriculturists, engineers, and scientists exhibited their discoveries and inventions at the CNE. The event has since expanded to include a carnival, live music and various entertainments as well as art displays and speciality vendors and foods. For many people in the Greater Toronto Area, attending the CNE is an annual family tradition.