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Stretching the Rainbow Grilled Cheese, by food vendor, Ponchos during the CNE Media Preview in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The CNE opens on August 16 and runs until September 2.Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia
New attractions this year include the Ex Race, an adrenaline-pumping American Ninja Warrior-style obstacle course you can take on.
The Ex is also celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Canadian International Air Show and — along with the Canadian Forces Airbirds — the CNE is welcoming back the Royal Air Force acrobatic team, and the Red Arrows, who performed at the Ex back in 2002.
A replica of the DeLorean that appeared in Back to the Future at the CNE Media Preview in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The CNE opens on August 16 and runs until September 2.Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia
In Bandshell Park on Aug. 19, you can get up close and personal with the most famous cars from Hollywood at the FAN EXPO Celebrity Car Show.
See The DeLorean from Back to the Future, Knight Rider’s ‘K.I.T.T.’, Dukes of Hazzard’s ‘General Lee’, and more.
Feel nostalgic at the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock music festival celebration on Aug. 17-18 at Bandshell Park with tribute performances to icons such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, and more.
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Illuminated silk sculptures at the indoor Legends of the Silk Road Come to Light exhibit during the CNE Media Preview in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The CNE opens on August 16 and runs until September 2.Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia
If the heat starts to slow you down and you want a break from the noise and lights, head into the Coca-Cola Coliseum to witness the Legends of the Silk Road Come to Light.
A popular attraction in 2018, sculptures at the exhibit tell the mythical, magical, and legendary stories of the Silk Road.
New this year is the augmented reality experience. Download the ‘Lanterns Come to Life!’ app and point your device at any of the sculptures descriptions and they will come to life in your hand.
The Poutine Dog at the CNE Media Preview in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The CNE opens on August 16 and runs until September 2.Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia
No trip to the Ex is complete without trying some of the crazy food creations.
This year look out for mushroom coffee, pickle lemonade and pizza, poutine dogs and the Rainbow Grilled Cheese.
New this year is the “Under $6 in the 6” value food menu offered throughout the event and features items like deep-fried Mars bars.
Deep Fried Cheese Curds by Hungry Husky at the CNE Media Preview in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The CNE opens on August 16 and runs until September 2.Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia
Food events such as the Craft Beer Fest and Food Truck frenzy return with the new addition of an Oktoberfest event.
The juggler who goes by the name Paz, juggles three flaming baseball bats during the CNE Media Preview in Toronto, Ont. on Wednesday August 14, 2019. The CNE opens on Aug. 16-Sept. 2.Photo by Ernest Doroszuk/Toronto Sun/Postmedia
This year’s offerings include an inflatable, nine-metre Godzilla replica, the CNE Gaming Garage, the Bandshell Park concert series and, of course, lots of rides on the midway.
The annual end-of-summer fair runs from Aug. 16-Sept. 2.
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