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We want to hear from you! In 2016, the CNE launched a public consultation on the fair’s accessibility and inclusivity. Share your feedback on the recommendations of the CNE Advisory Council on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities. The feedback form is open until April 21.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us!
Love is in the air! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Cheers to a New Year! Happy 2017!
Merry Christmas from your friends at the CNE!
John Peco Named the CNEA’s Chief Officer, Business Development & Innovation
For immediate release Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Toronto, Ontario … John Peco has been appointed the Canadian National Exhibition Association’s Chief Officer, Innovation and Business Development, the CNEA announced today.
“This is a new position, which has been created to fulfill the exciting and evolving needs of our 138 year-old organization.” stated Virginia Ludy, the CEO of the Association. “Since we are now an independent entity, we are seeking to expand our business model beyond our 18-day fair. John brings a solid business background, excellent entrepreneurial skills as well as “hands-on” experience in the fair industry to our Association,” she elaborated. “We are very thrilled to have him on board to guide us through this transformative period in our history!”
Peco, who joins the CNEA on January 3, 2017, is currently 1st Vice President of the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (CAFE). He comes to the CNE directly from the Markham Fair where he has served as General Manager since 2011. Previous to his time in the fair industry, he flourished as an entrepreneur and owner of several businesses in the corporate consulting and IT sectors.
Peco is also a Lecturer at Ryerson University’s Ted Rogers School of Management in courses that include market planning and analysis, information technology, business/IT strategy and eMarketing.
He has an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Information Science from the University of Toronto.
In his new role, Peco will oversee a number of important areas at the CNEA including New Business Initiatives and Business Development, Strategic Planning, Corporate Partnerships, Product Development, Exhibitor Sales as well as Marketing and Communications. About the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
The Canadian National Exhibition, which this summer attracted 1.54 million visitors, is Canada’s largest fair and one of the top five exhibitions in North America. Founded in 1879, the CNE generates an economic impact of approximately $69.3 million for the Greater Toronto Area and $102.3 million for the province of Ontario each year. It is celebrated as the “greenest” fair in North America.
In April 2013, the CNEA became an independent not-for-profit organization. From 1983 to March 2013, it maintained its status as an Agricultural Society and also functioned as a program of Exhibition Place, a board of management of the City of Toronto.
The 139th Canadian National Exhibition will take place from August 18 to September 4, 2017, at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Canada.
“When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today.” —John Maxwell Edmonds
CNEA elects new president
Photo courtesy of Scooter Korek
John Kiru Elected President of the Canadian National Exhibition Association
For immediate release Wednesday, November 2, 2016
Toronto, Ontario … The Canadian National Exhibition Association has elected John Kiru as the Association’s 59th President. The election took place at the CNEA’s Annual General Meeting last Thursday.
“We are very excited to welcome John as the new President of our volunteer Board of Directors,” Virginia Ludy, Chief Executive Officer of the CNEA, stated. “His breadth of experience working with municipal governments and his time serving on the Board of Governors at Exhibition Place will be a great asset to the Association as we work to strengthen our relationship with Exhibition Place and the City of Toronto.”
Kiru replaces Brian Ashton who has served in this volunteer position since 2011. Kiru will oversee a Board of Directors of 25 people, and a membership of more than 100 organizations and individuals. He also fulfills a ceremonial role for the Association throughout the run of the annual CNE.
In addition to his new role as President of the CNEA, John Kiru is the Executive Director of the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) representing Toronto’s 82 BIAs with a total membership of 45,000 small business and property owners. He is also the Past President of the Ontario Association of BIAs, a former member of the Exhibition Place Board of Governors and sits on a number of the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario committees and task forces. He received his Urban & Regional Planning degree from the Ryerson School of Planning in 1982 and has continued studies in urban renewal, economic development, real estate and event and festival management. He currently resides in Caledon, Ontario.
“I am honoured to build on the achievements of our past President Brian Ashton and the Board of Directors as we work to take the CNEA in exciting new directions,” Kiru stated. “I look forward to reaching out to all levels of government and a diverse public in various communities to achieve the objectives of the CNEA’s Strategic Plan.”
The CNEA is the not-for-profit independent organization charged with organizing and presenting the Canadian National Exhibition, Canada’s largest fair and the fifth largest in North America. The Association is made up of as many as 159 individuals and member associations, who represent the four Sections of the organization: Agriculture, General & Liberal Arts, Manufacturers & Industry and Municipal. Each member association appoints a representative to the CNEA and 15 individuals are appointed directly by the Association itself from the community-at-large. The CNEA has member organizations from a wide variety of sectors ranging in scope from the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies to the Canadian Bar Association to the Greater Toronto Hotel Association.
About the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) The Canadian National Exhibition is Canada’s largest fair and one of the top five exhibitions in North America. Founded in 1879, the CNE generates an economic impact of approximately $69.3 million for the Greater Toronto Area and $102.3 million for the province of Ontario each year. It is celebrated as the “greenest” fair in North America.
The 139th Canadian National Exhibition will take place from August 18 to September 4, 2017 at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Canada.
Happy Halloween from the ghosts and staff of the CNE!
Photo: Princes’ Gates, 1953 CNE
2016 Another Banner Year
2016 Canadian National Exhibition Attracted Over 1.5 Million Visitors Marking Another Banner Year for Canada’s Largest Fair
For Immediate Release Thursday, October 27, 2016
Toronto, Ontario -- The 2016 CNE attracted 1.54 million people during its 18-day run from August 19th to September 5th, as announced today at the Canadian National Exhibition Association’s Annual General Meeting. This marks one of its most highly attended fairs in recent history, closely matching the CNE’s record of 1.6 million visitors in 2015, and an increase of 8% over 2014.
“We are thrilled with this year’s attendance figures; the bar was set very high in 2015 when we had 18 days of perfect weather,” said Virginia Ludy, CNE Chief Executive Officer. “Despite a few days of rain and it being the hottest summer on record, visitors came out in droves thanks in part to some of the new and exciting programming that we offered.”
At the AGM, the Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) also acknowledged the end of term for Brian Ashton, who served as the President of the Board of Directors since 2011. “I would like to thank Brian Ashton for the enormous contribution he has made to the CNEA,” said Ludy. “His leadership has chartered us through some formidable years, stewarding the organization through our independence from Exhibition Place and the City of Toronto and through numerous dialogues about the future of the Exhibition Place and Ontario Place sites. He was also central to the creation of our strategic plan, always seeking out new opportunities and new ways for the CNE to re-invent itself.”
The 2016 CNE introduced two key programs that took the organization in a new direction, while honouring the legacy of its past. The CNE Innovation Garage re-established the CNE’s tradition of being a showcase for “innovation” with three days of tech talks, consumer products and Emerging Innovators Pitch Competitions.
Thanks to a $5.5 million investment by the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario to improve the West Channel of the waterfront for the 2015 Toronto Pan Am and Para Pam Am Games, the CNE was able to successfully return to programming waterfront attractions including daily water ski shows and two premiere competitions including the Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships.
Highlights of the 2016 Canadian National Exhibition include:
CNE Innovation Garage on Opening Weekend,
The Great Canadian Water Ski Caper on the waterfront,
The Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships on the waterfront,
Hit List: a new Aerial Acrobatics & Ice Skating Show starring Joannie Rochette and Elvis Stojko (for three days),
RUSH: Parkour Competitive Demonstrations,
Artists from Croatia, Switzerland and Cuba featured on the International Stage,
An appearance by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in the form of a butter sculpture,
CNE Bandshell concerts including: Randy Bachman, The Live Broadcast of the Tragically Hip concert, Luciano, Dean Brody, The Trews and Walk off the Earth,
The Canadian International Air Show,
Food Favourites including the Bug Dog, Rainbow Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Sushi Burritos and the Pickle Corn Dog.
About the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE)
The Canadian National Exhibition is Canada’s largest fair and one of the top five exhibitions in North America. Founded in 1879, the CNE generates an economic impact of approximately $69.3 million for the Greater Toronto Area and $102.3 million for the province of Ontario each year. It is celebrated as the “greenest” fair in North America.
The 2017 Canadian National Exhibition will take place from August 18 to September 4, 2017 at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Canada.
Photo courtesy of Scooter Korek
World Wakeboard Association: “NBC Sports to air 2016 Nautique WWA Wakeboard World Championships”
Check out NBC Sports Network this weekend for a broadcast of the Wakeboard Worlds held at the CNE this past summer! The show airs on October 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET and will feature highlights from the world’s largest wakeboarding event.
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Views from The EX Contest Winner Announcement
Congratulations to Fareen Karim on being selected as the Grand Prize Winner in the Views from The EX Contest!
Fareen and a guest are headed to the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica, courtesy of Transat Holidays!
A BIG thank you to our sponsor and to the CNE community for all the great photos!
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Photo: Fareen Karim, Grand Prize Winner, Views from The EX Contest
LETTER WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Congratulations to our ABCs of the CNE Contest letter winners! You’ve each won a pair of 2017 CNE Admission Passes!
Letter winners, please contact us at [email protected] by Friday, October 14, 2016, to make arrangements for your passes!
The Grand Prize Winner was randomly selected from among the 25 letter winners (please note that a photo was not selected for the letter "Q"). The Grand Prize Winner will be announced soon!
Thank you to our sponsor, Transat Holidays, and to everyone who participated!
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Social Media Roving Reporter: Wrapping Up 2016
Hi everyone! With the final day of the CNE behind us, it’s time to say farewell. I have to say that this is one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. I have been passionate about the CNE since I was a child and getting the opportunity to visit every day, capture behind the scenes, and share all of my adventures with you has been incredibly fulfilling. Every night I would go home excited that more was on the horizon for the next day.
Many of the wonderful people who keep the CNE going!
There are so many people I want to thank for making this the best experience possible, including the awesome people who work at the CNE, the dedicated performers, and friendly guests like you! Thank you for creating some of my favourite candid moments! I also want to acknowledge Angela for her excellent work covering the Innovation Garage and for sharing her incredible adventures of the CNE.
Enjoying Ribfest with the social media team!
It’s funny to say that I didn’t get to see or do everything, even though I was here from start to finish over the past 18 days. I think that’s a testament to how much there is to do and see at the CNE, especially when you open yourself to new things. I wanted to write a novel of my favourite adventures at the CNE but I think my entries on our social media pages are the best way to see.
Taking the obligatory selfie in front of iconic CNE landmarks!
Thank you so much again for making this an unforgettable CNE for me, and I look forward to seeing you next year. Bring on #CNE2017!
Bonus: Due to high demand I’m sharing with you some of the wind-down photos of the grounds. It’s incredible how quickly things return to normal.
I can still smell those delicious ribs!
I’m already excited for next year’s concerts!
I got my first caramel apple here!
Looking forward to seeing the infamous Ferris Wheel here again next year!
How many shops did you get to this year?
Imagine what kind of awesome treats are going to be on the midway next year!
All the best!
~KJ
The 138th Canadian National Exhibition is now closed! On behalf of the entire CNE team, thank you for another great season!
Check out the CNE’s brand new Instagram contest: Views from The EX! You just might win the grand prize trip to the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica, courtesy of Transat Holidays!
Click for full contest details: http://goo.gl/QdjeKX