[Presto]

http://www.pne.ca/thefair/images/2013/general/fair-logo-2013.png

It starts this weekend!

We're definitely going earlier this year. It was super-crowded during the last
weekend in 2012.

Anyone have any hookups for discounted tickets, yet? Regular price is $16 per person or $14, if you order online.

[shawnly1000]

Thursday, August 29 is Vancity Member Day at The Fair at the PNE!

Vancity members and one guest receive a discounted admission of only $5 per person
($9 savings on each ticket!)

https://www.vancity.com/AboutVancity/Events/pne/




Tuesday, August 20: FREE Gate Admission

From 11am–1pm on August 20, everyone gets through the gates for FREE!
Presented by Port Metro Vancouver



Wednesday, August 21: Wild Ride Wednesday - NEW

From 11am-1pm on August 21, receive 2 Ride Passes for the price of 1 valid for the whole day!*

[Mr.HappySilp]

PNE have been jacking up its price every year...... There is not much to see every year is pretty much the same thing.

[Senna4ever]

Have they gotten rid of the free admission before 12pm on opening day?

Too bad that hole in the fence that used to be there when I was a kid doesn't exist anymore. :(

[KingDeeCee]

Have they gotten rid of the free admission before 12pm on opening day?

Too bad that hole in the fence that used to be there when I was a kid doesn't exist anymore. :(


Tuesday, August 20: FREE Gate Admission

From 11am–1pm on August 20, everyone gets through the gates for FREE!
Presented by Port Metro Vancouver

Lol, this is way better for me. Have work on Saturday :P

I still think PNE is worth it. I'm pretty sure they've been adding new shows every year. At least the Family Feud one last year. That show is HALARIOUS!

[pastarocket]

Here's a bonus code for a $5.00 discount for PNE admission: wxt25xnv.

You can thank the federal government for the hookup. :)

[Gnomes]

Here's another one courtesy of endless saving card. $4 off fair gate.


PNE - Pacific National Exhibition, Vancouver, British Columbia (http://www.pne.ca/groupsales/index.html)

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[Coren]

The PNE is closed on Monday Aug 19th and Monday Aug 26th. They say the Mondays are the slowest days. They should just lower the admission prices on those days to boost attendance instead

[Tapioca]

The concert lineup is pretty decent this year if you are on old-timer. My only reason to go would be for those mini-doughnuts and at least they still have that $5 deal after 9 PM to get my fix.

However, the PNE has been dying a slow death for years. The Richmond Night Market is slowly entering its territory by offering a better variety of food and midway games for the kids.

Even if the PNE were to lower its gate price to $5, it would still lose money or have to make up that money by charging its vendors more. People just aren't into fairs like they used to be: people have more sophisticated tastes when it comes to food, the stuff they sell at fairs can be bought online or through other channels, and the rides are cheesy.
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[Vansterdam]

craving dat PNE BBQ. :sweetjesus:

[Not really racist!]

complimentary tickets ftw!
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[murd0c]

craving dat PNE BBQ. :sweetjesus:

wanna get baked and go munch :drunk:

[keifun]

same stuff year after year. Overpriced food.

But I still go because I get a free ticket every year, might as well waste some time there.

[Tim Budong]

That is all.. She's great live

http://www.venturemag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/lights.jpg

[Hondaracer]

Lights was the only act that interested me

Also last year the BBQ was a huge disappointment in what I tried, even Memphis blues would have been like 2-3 steps up on it

Oh well, fun to just walk around have some drinks
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[truth]

pumped for big wreck!

[BBMme]

Don't know why, but the mini donuts taste so much better during the PNE haha
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[Yodamaster]

Even if the PNE were to lower its gate price to $5, it would still lose money or have to make up that money by charging its vendors more. People just aren't into fairs like they used to be: people have more sophisticated tastes when it comes to food, the stuff they sell at fairs can be bought online or through other channels, and the rides are cheesy.
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It's not that people aren't into it, it's that the PNE is pretty lame as far as fairs/theme parks go. Only one of the rollercoasters is worth riding, and half of the park is geared towards children. Part of this is because of the land size being restrictive for what is considered a real "ride" nowadays.

Bring a Six Flags to the lower mainland with the same hardcore rollercoasters and rides, and it'd be a different story entirely.

[dangonay]

Lights was the only act that interested me

Also last year the BBQ was a huge disappointment in what I tried, even Memphis blues would have been like 2-3 steps up on it

Oh well, fun to just walk around have some drinks
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I tried a rack of ribs from one place and they were excellent (better than Memphis). So good I hope they bring it back.

[Vansterdam]

really depends which bbq you go to and which type of meat since there's like 5+ different places
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[quasi]

Every year (since I've had kids) I say that was just alright I'll pass next year but I keep going back. I'll be there August 30th if the weathers good, I haven't taken any holidays yet this year so might as well.

My enjoyment comes from spending time with my family and seeing the look on their faces as they have a good time, not from the PNE itself.

[MG1]

Free admission on Tuesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Two hour window of opportunity, LOL. I'mma gonna line up early.

Earlier on, I was going to post, "No free, no go........."



When are these people gonna learn the Asian way of doing business? Offer free and thousands will come. You don't think they are not going to buy shit? That's the day I go and buy all kinds of shit at the buildings.


Asian way.......... sell 10, 000 items with $1.00 profit on each piece. Western way............ sell 100 items with $10.00 profit each. No wonder shit's the way it is over here.

[dinosaur]

FYI

PNE and Playland closed on Mondays ? August 19 and 26 - BC | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/788893/pne-and-playland-closed-on-mondays-august-19-and-26/)


If you are planning on heading to The Fair at the PNE or Playland today, save yourself a trip – they are both closed.

Both The Fair and Playland are closed for two Mondays – August 19 and 26 – in an effort to save money and pass those savings on to the attendees.

This year, admission has gone down from $20 to $16, and children under 13 get in free. Onsite parking has also been cut from $20 to $16.

It has taken some people by surprise however, as many expected Playland to be open today. However, during The Fair it becomes part of the footprint of the whole event, so that is why it is also closed.

You will be able to get into The Fair for free from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. The Fair will be open on Labour Day, September 2.

Some took to social media to express their disappointment that both attractions are closed today.

[Presto]

PNE have been jacking up its price every year......

It seemed that way to me, too. The site says it's 20% cheaper this year... Yeah, right!

Actually, they are correct. Pulled this from the PNE 2012 Thread:
http://i.imgur.com/iZ8YD.png

[melloman]

Went yesterday.

Got the Gate Pass from 7-11 for $14.00.
Parking across the street at the corner of Renfrew/Hastings was $20.00, but if you go South 1 street on Renfrew there's a school with parking for $10.00. (Or go to someones backyard for $6 :heckno: )

Ribfest is there, giving out delicious samples.

Missed out on "Sportacular" because of rain so it was cancelled. Otherwise got to see the Superdogs and had ALOT of food.

Not all game boothes were open yet, but they decided to open up atleast 8 dart/balloon pop boothes... :rukidding:

[hotjoint]

It seemed that way to me, too. The site says it's 20% cheaper this year... Yeah, right!

Actually, they are correct. Pulled this from the PNE 2012 Thread:
http://i.imgur.com/iZ8YD.png

Maybe they dropped the prices slightly this year but it seems like it's been going up every year.

[Acura604]

well... definitely doing:

Aug 27 - Foreigner
Sept 2 - Loverboy

good bands with a lot of classic rock from the 80s.

[MG1]

Oh, don't forget free parking on Hastings Street across from the PNE at 6:00 pm sharp. Nobody can park there until 6:00 pm (HOV rush hour). You hang out somewhere close by and time it - too early and the cops will ticket you. Too late and all the Asians will have taken the spots before the second hand comes full around. I haven't done this for a few years, because I go early in the mornings. Has anyone on RS done this recently? The signs still say "No Parking" until 6:00 pm. Confirmed this yesterday.

As for free day, just get your hand stamped between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm and come back later in the day.

[RevYouUp]

Went yesterday.

Got the Gate Pass from 7-11 for $14.00.
Parking across the street at the corner of Renfrew/Hastings was $20.00, but if you go South 1 street on Renfrew there's a school with parking for $10.00. (Or go to someones backyard for $6 :heckno: )

Ribfest is there, giving out delicious samples.

Missed out on "Sportacular" because of rain so it was cancelled. Otherwise got to see the Superdogs and had ALOT of food.

Not all game boothes were open yet, but they decided to open up atleast 8 dart/balloon pop boothes... :rukidding:

Hey! You drive a silver mazda 3 with purple wheels right? I was working in the lot you parked in haha, nice car :thumbsup: I saw you wacking your front bumper with your fist like a boss. Yea, we dropped the parking to $10 dollars because it was pretty dead that day

[Anjew]

even after 10 years, it still felt like i was going to fly off the seat of the wooden roller-coaster.... is that part of the experience? They need the corkscrew harnesses.

[willystyle]

PNE's been a bust so far. I live around the area, and barely any cars are fighting for free parking along the residential streets, which seems to be getting worse yearly. I'd say this year is the worst so far (hasn't been difficult to find free parking around my neighborhood). I anticipate that it will pick up during the long weekend, but still, I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to move or shut down within 10 years.

[melloman]

Hey! You drive a silver mazda 3 with purple wheels right? I was working in the lot you parked in haha, nice car :thumbsup: I saw you wacking your front bumper with your fist like a boss. Yea, we dropped the parking to $10 dollars because it was pretty dead that day

Thats cuz I dragged my front bumper the night before and fucked up the fender/bumper alignment. :lawl:

Fixed it last night tho :fullofwin:

And thanks :thumbsup:

[Hondaracer]

PNE's been a bust so far. I live around the area, and barely any cars are fighting for free parking along the residential streets, which seems to be getting worse yearly. I'd say this year is the worst so far (hasn't been difficult to find free parking around my neighborhood). I anticipate that it will pick up during the long weekend, but still, I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to move or shut down within 10 years.

They are going to be expanding towards the race track over the next few years, doubt a move is in the cards
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[Tapioca]

PNE's been a bust so far. I live around the area, and barely any cars are fighting for free parking along the residential streets, which seems to be getting worse yearly. I'd say this year is the worst so far (hasn't been difficult to find free parking around my neighborhood). I anticipate that it will pick up during the long weekend, but still, I wouldn't be surprised if they decide to move or shut down within 10 years.

Well, as I argued earlier, the public's appetite for traditional fairs is waning when there are alternatives that offer more at next to nothing such as the night markets, food truck festivals, etc. Even if the PNE were to lower admission to say $5, I would argue people still wouldn't go.

On the other hand, the PNE has other sources of revenue such as the raacetrack, Playland, and the Colliseum so the site itself will not go anywhere.
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[Hondaracer]

Lol I'll pay $20 to get into the PNE over a free night market

Went to Richmond one for the first time in like 6 years this year and left after 20 minutes
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[MG1]

^That's 5 minutes longer than me, LOL. Told the wife and kids, "I'm sleeping in the car. Take your time."

Only got 10 minutes sleep.........

[Tapioca]

People on this thread have been loyal visitors of the PNE and old habits die hard.

Look at Metro Vancouver's demographics: more Mainland Chinese, more Filipinos, more temporary residents from Latin America. Country fairs like the PNE don't appeal to the latest set of immigrants. It may seem ludicrous to some here, but people from other parts of the world don't know who Foreigner or Colin James are and would rather eat lamb skewers than a mediocre burger from Jimmy's Lunch.

With that said, I'll be at the PNE this Friday to watch the Beach Boys with my bag of mini doughnuts.
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[hiGh_RollA]

If i was to go this saturday, will there be residential spots available to park at? And how much is parking at the lot?

[MG1]

I went yesterday morning and got my hand stamped. In and out in less than three minutes. Did a variation of ol' Chinese fire switch, so no parking needed, LOL. Went back at 5:55 pm and got choice of 20 or so free parking spots along Hastings across from the main entrance. I was going to wait until 6:00 pm sharp, but got a little nervous and jumped the gun. When I got there, five or so cars were already parked. Couldn't believe I was the first Asian there. So much for that theory.

I've been going to PNE forever and this has got to be the worst one yet. The place was not well attended. So sad. Like a good Asian, I took my Hellevator cup with me. Not too many of the original ones could be spotted.

[Mr.HappySilp]

I went yesterday morning and got my hand stamped. In and out in less than three minutes. Did a variation of ol' Chinese fire switch, so no parking needed, LOL. Went back at 5:55 pm and got choice of 20 or so free parking spots along Hastings across from the main entrance. I was going to wait until 6:00 pm sharp, but got a little nervous and jumped the gun. When I got there, five or so cars were already parked. Couldn't believe I was the first Asian there. So much for that theory.

I've been going to PNE forever and this has got to be the worst one yet. The place was not well attended. So sad. Like a good Asian, I took my Hellevator cup with me. Not too many of the original ones could be spotted.

I read it on the news that they will be closing 2 of the Mondays during the fair this year to save cost.........

[MG1]

I read it on the news that they will be closing 2 of the Mondays during the fair this year to save cost.........

Yup, was posted earlier. Sign O' The Times.

[GLOW]

parking was $16 at the fair which if i recall correctly was a price drop from previous years which i think was around $25?

[VrrM604]

I went yesterday morning and got my hand stamped. In and out in less than three minutes. Did a variation of ol' Chinese fire switch, so no parking needed, LOL. Went back at 5:55 pm and got choice of 20 or so free parking spots along Hastings across from the main entrance. I was going to wait until 6:00 pm sharp, but got a little nervous and jumped the gun. When I got there, five or so cars were already parked. Couldn't believe I was the first Asian there. So much for that theory.

I've been going to PNE forever and this has got to be the worst one yet. The place was not well attended. So sad. Like a good Asian, I took my Hellevator cup with me. Not too many of the original ones could be spotted.
Really? I thought it was pretty busy, I just made it in at 1pm and left at about 9pm. Most of the shows were full.


Genghis Khan exhibit is an extra $3. Worth it if you're into learning more about the history and want to see some relics from back in the day. Unfortunately no photos allowed inside. There will be a couple lines where you can get your photos taken by them...you can just bypass them if you're not interested as you have to purchase the photo for either $15/$20 (can't remember the price).

[subordinate]

I'd be curious to see the breakdown in stats for the visitors, in terms of age brackets.

With less marriages, more one kid families, it's only sensible that with less families = less attendance at the PNE.

Myself, I could care less really about the PNE. Same rides, attractions, but just different Bands and maybe a new exhibit. & overpriced food/beer garden, same garbage stuffed animals that ly around the house collecting dust.

Like MG1 said, time's are changin'

Maybe the PNE should include stripper poles and high performance go-karts/track & paint ball matches.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDl8ZPm3GrU

[Hondaracer]

I hadn't been in like 5-6 years before last year and when I attended last year I thought it was great! Lots to see and do good options for food and drinks

I guess people who go every year grow tired of the same thing every year but ill definitely be going at some point
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[Tapioca]

I'd be curious to see the breakdown in stats for the visitors, in terms of age brackets.

With less marriages, more one kid families, it's only sensible that with less families = less attendance at the PNE.

Myself, I could care less really about the PNE. Same rides, attractions, but just different Bands and maybe a new exhibit. & overpriced food/beer garden, same garbage stuffed animals that ly around the house collecting dust.


There are still many multiple children families in Metro Vancouver, but they're mainly ethnic. The PNE really offers nothing for newer immigrants. The PNE's bread-and-butter demographic is now too far away (Langley, Abbotsford, etc.)

Families west of the Fraser are a bit more sophisticated. Instead of serving crap at the beer garden, maybe they should partner with microbreweries and have a craft beer fest? Or maybe bring in some cheese vendors and wineries?
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[murd0c]

Just bought my PNE prize home tickets!!! can't dream if ya don't play!!!

[Vansterdam]

the Genghis Khan exhibit was the only thing I really found new and interesting this year at PNE.

[hiGh_RollA]

Do the Promo Codes not work anymore? I tried buying online but theres no where to input the promo codes

[adambomb]

Just got back from a random, spur of the moment, Wednesday night trip to the PNE. Rolled in around 7pm. The low attendance is very noticeable. I thought the attendance was kind of weak, my friend who dropped his kids off at home and came back for some adult festivities in the evening said the daytime was even slower.

Honestly, there is nothing at the fair that grabs my attention. (besides the jailbait running around. :eek5:) The only things I really wanted were donuts and wiggle chips. At the end of it all, I think I really paid $16 admission to walk in an area that sells my yearly "PNE goods." I agree, i'd rather be at the PNE than some nightmarket. But with $7 hotdogs, $5 pizza and $8 mac and cheese, the same old shammwows, herbal oils and magic brooms. (which I have, all from last year) I feel like not much has changed and the locals are catching on. :inout:

[winson604]

Been going every year since, forever I guess.

- Went on Sunday, weather early in the day looked sketchy so may have caused lots of people to stay away. I took my chances in the afternoon and went at 300pm. By 330 the sun was out in full force.

- It was the least people I've seen in, never. The only time I've seen less people I guess would be at like 12 midnight, no joke, it was dead.

- Genghis Khan lineup was so horribly organized it was silly. I bought tickets at the front gate thinking I was good. Wrong, there was a sign at the exhibit stating "line starts here" or something. I see other people standing there with nobody in sight. We looked at each other confused and as other people showed up behind us, same reaction. So i walked up to the front door to ask wtf? They said the line is actually not actually where the sign says it is and I couldn't go in yet because I had to redeem the tickets I bought for actual hard copy tickets. Another line up peruses.

Now was it worth it? IMO it wasn't, but not because I had no interest in Khan but I already knew most of the info they showed. Also I've been to Beijing and seen the relics of old weapons, cups, jewelry etc and it wasn't any different. Just my 2 cents though.

- Tried the 3 burger sampler and had Kangaroo, Crocodile, and Camel. Horrible! Bun was straight out of the bag, not warm or toasted. No sauce (you can add ketchup and mustard your self), meat was barely even warm, been sitting around for god knows how long and dry as hell.

- Market Place, same stuff

Will however still likely go once more since I still have 2 free tix though.

[MG1]

But with $7 hotdogs, $5 pizza and $8 mac and cheese, the same old shammwows, herbal oils and magic brooms. (which I have, all from last year) I feel like not much has changed and the locals are catching on. :inout:

I saved my money and ate very little at the Fair. However, afterwards, the family and I went to On Lok and feasted on half the money we would have spent at the Fair.

The PNE back in the heydays, had multiple buildings with tonnes of things to see and do. My favourite place were the buildings that housed the BC Hall of Fame and the Home Show. The buildings also housed that huge-ass relief map of BC. The buildings also had displays of various winners of competitions - best home made jams, hobbies, etc. There were feebies to be had. Spin the wheel for prizes, offered by local businesses. It was truly a county fair type of event.

Sad they had to tear down the buildings for freakin' green space. You'd think the City of Vancouver was short on park land or something, LOL. Yeah, yeah, yeah.... bike lanes and gathering places for fricken hippies. In fact, what BS....... I drove through Stanley Park the other day to see what the place has turned into. Saw my favourite picnic area, the patch of grassed area just east of second beach. There's supposed to be a natural creek there that runs into, or perhaps away from, Lost Lagoon. That area is now a jungle overrun/choked by creeping ivy and crap vegetation. I couldn't even see the nice, Japanese style wooden bridge that crosses the creek. If the City of Vancouver cared about the green spaces around the city, you'd figure they'd keep the place looking decent for people to enjoy.

Family picnics........... wow, what a concept! /rant

[LiquidTurbo]

Reading these threads just makes me remember the earlier days of the fair, early 2000s, my first job making those mini-donuts, the wooden rollercoaster, I haven't been to the fair maybe since '05.

Sounds like the charm is wearing thin with smaller and smaller crowds..

[keifun]

With all this talk about low attendance this year and the numbers getting smaller and smaller, makes me think if the PNE will still be around 10-15yrs from now.

[MG1]

It'll be all green space........... then the hippies will realize, "What a great place to hold protests and rallies".... then the place will turn into shit space......... wait...... the homeless when they get pushed out of the DTES will have somewhere to go!

The city will probably sell the land to some developer.

[subordinate]

On loks.... no thanks.

The only thing I'd eat from there is the wonton soup.

[Hondaracer]

Me and Le GF went last night, I thought it was pretty busy but she shared the same sentiment that it was very dead and she's from east van and has been going for the past like 20 years
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[Tapioca]

It'll be all green space........... then the hippies will realize, "What a great place to hold protests and rallies".... then the place will turn into shit space......... wait...... the homeless when they get pushed out of the DTES will have somewhere to go!

The city will probably sell the land to some developer.

A bit off-topic, but I remember checking out a display that the city had about the future of Hasting Park outside of Laughing Bean Coffee on Slocan and Hastings. There was this older lady who went on to one of the City workers about how the noise in the area prevented her from thinking on her nature walks. I laughed a bit inside because the PNE has been there for a long time, certainly much longer than she has lived in the area.

Hastings-Sunrise used to be an immigrant community (Italians, Portuguese, and the Chinese), but now the "East Village" is being raided by faux progressives from the west side of town who probably couldn't pay their rising property taxes in the west side (after all, they probably don't make much money in their day jobs if they're thinking about taking nature walks). It's kind of sad because I used to spend quite a bit of time in the area as a youngster and I even worked in the area for many years in my university days.
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[Gh0stRider]

Lawsuit?

Two people injured in horse incident at PNE | Globalnews.ca (http://globalnews.ca/news/797221/two-people-injured-in-horse-incident-at-pne/)

[miss_crayon]

Just wondering, do they still have the dance show with the fire and all that jazz around 10 anymore?
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[Coren]

Free admission again this Tuesday Aug 27th from 11-1 to compensate for the power outage suffered on Saturday. (Don't understand how it helps people that already went)

http://globalnews.ca/news/802037/pne-to-offer-two-hours-of-free-admission-on-tuesday-to-compensate-for-weekends-power-outage/

[TatsuyaKataoka]

Went on free opening day.

Peking Acrobats were AWESOME.

Family Feud live was hilarious, but the Fast Money round was soured by some drunks at the front who called out answers after the host ASKED them not to. Scumbags.

Got the deep fried Oreos (4/$5) but my main meal was at Burger King a block away. Chicken sandwich, fries, drink and 2 apple pies for less than $8, you won't find a better value so close to the fair unless you pack your own lunch.

Genghis Khan was fascinating, and I'm glad I stood through the half hour line. As someone who hasn't been exposed to a lot of artifacts I was a bit wide-eyed.

There's the same casino crap in Playland, but no more arcade :( Back in the 90s they had Game Boy and Super NES games. I miss that.

[MG1]

^ yeah, I hate douchebags who do that kind of stuff. They spoil it for everybody else. They can't see past their own little dicks. Totally selfish and inconsiderate of others. Losers in life, plain and simple. If I were the host, I'd stop the contest, talk to the contestants, perhaps offer them some cool prizes and wait for the lowlifes to leave. /rant

Should have called Sam. BTW, is he working at the PNE this year?

[ed99]

Just went on Sunday and the 2 shows you must check out is the Peking Acrobat and Family Feud Show. Don't forget the elephant ears and deep fried pickles are awesome.

[604STIG]

Mmmmmm mini donuts...aahhhhhhhh..... Went for the second time last night in a week, I was surprised at how many people were there (Went around 6:00) Luckily left about 15 minutes before the clouds opened up and started dumping around 10:00.

[Tim Budong]

went on Sunday, still fun after this year being identical to last year. Always fun to see the acrobats and I love the BBQ pit. LIGHTS was pretty decent as well.

Even if numbers dip, its just one of those family events thats enjoyable for all ages.

Duelling Pianos was fun at the Beer Pit

[Gh0stRider]

if you didnt win anything, dont feel bad....at least you're not this guy lol

Henry Gribbohm: Father loses life savings on 'rigged' carnival game and walks away with a giant dread-locked banana | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2317272/Henry-Gribbohm-Father-loses-life-savings-rigged-carnival-game-walks-away-giant-dread-locked-banana.html)

[4444]

if you didnt win anything, dont feel bad....at least you're not this guy lol

Henry Gribbohm: Father loses life savings on 'rigged' carnival game and walks away with a giant dread-locked banana | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2317272/Henry-Gribbohm-Father-loses-life-savings-rigged-carnival-game-walks-away-giant-dread-locked-banana.html)

'For once in my life, I became that sucker,' he says.

errrrr, no, look at him, he became a sucker a LONG time ago!!! has a kid, and <$3K to his name... and man tits, what an absolute joke!

we need euthanasia for people like him.

[rageguy]

I'm more surprised that the operators refunded $600 back to the guy. That was too kind.