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Spending at least one day at the PNE during August is a must-do for most Vancouver families. While admission isn’t crazy expensive, who is going to turn down the opportunity to save a few pennies?! For the 2026 PNE Fair, there are more ways to SAVE and gain entry for FREE<\/a>, meaning your family can save money and experience this quintessential summer event.<\/ins><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Opening Weekend<\/strong>: Head to the PNE on August 22 or 23<\/strong> to celebrate opening weekend with discounted tickets.<\/strong> Advance tickets for adults, kids, and seniors will be $7 when purchased online or at the gate.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. BCAA Members save 30% off<\/strong>\u00a0on ride passes and gate admission with tickets purchased online<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  3. Are you part of a group or organization<\/strong> (social committee, school group, corporate or community group)? If your group registers for the PNE Super Group Ticket Program, you may be eligible for a discount on your tickets for 10 or more people.<\/li>\n
  4. Accessibility \/ Access2Entertainment:<\/strong> The Fair is proud to partner with the Access2Entertainment program.\u202f When you arrive, show your Access 2 Card, indicating that you require an attendant. Guests can purchase a Gate pass, which allows an accompanying attendant to receive complimentary admission.<\/li>\n
  5. Adults can save $$ by visiting the PNE on weekdays <\/strong>(Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) with $15 tickets. <\/strong>Kids ages 4 – 12 are $7.<\/strong><\/li>\n
  6. Save $2 – $5 off gate admission<\/strong> when you purchase your tickets online. This offer is valid up until the day before you plan to come to the Fair. Please note that tickets are date-specific.<\/li>\n
  7. If your child is 3 and under<\/strong>, admission is always free<\/strong> for them!<\/li>\n
  8. Love the PNE? Purchase a Season Pass for $99<\/strong>. Season Passes can be used on any day, include 2 Buddy Tickets, 2 tickets to Fright Night, and a Pizza & Play Voucher.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Find the full list of prices for PNE 2026 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Get Into the PNE for Super Cheap (or even FREE):<\/h2>\n

    Dates<\/strong>: August 22 – September 7, 2026
    \nTime<\/strong>: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    \nVenue<\/strong>:\u00a0PNE\u00a0Fairgrounds
    \nAddress<\/strong>:\u00a0Hastings Street & Renfrew, Vancouver
    \nWebsite<\/strong>:\u00a0    www.pne.ca<\/a><\/ins><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Spending at least one day at the PNE during August is a must-do for most Vancouver families. While admission isn’t crazy expensive, who is going to turn down the opportunity to save a few pennies?! For the 2026 PNE Fair, there are more ways to SAVE and gain entry for
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