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Canadian National Exhibition 2026

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest annual community event. Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events including Bandshell concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, an aerial acrobatics and ice skating show, a dog show, a working farm, parades and a three-day Air Show, all of which are FREE with admission to the CNE. Midway rides and games, wacky fair food as well as international food and shopping are also popular highlights of this major Toronto event. Over the course of its 18 day run, the CNE attracts more than 1.5 million people each year.
Dates: 
08/21/2026
08/22/2026
08/23/2026
See website.
Location: 
Canadian National Exhibition Foundation, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Ribfest 2026 at Machell Park

Mark your calendars because the tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 28. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes for every appetite. Machell Park will be fenced with additional procedures for the safety of the attendees, performers, food vendors, volunteers and staff. We also will have great live entertainment and activities for kids of all ages.
Dates: 
08/28/2026
08/29/2026
08/30/2026
Times vary, see website.
Location: 
Machell Park, Yonge Street, Aurora, ON, Canada
See map: Google Maps
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