One of North America's largest annual fairs, the CNE offers up 18 days of amusement park rides, parades, live entertainment, food and more. And, if you're an airplane enthusiast, the Canadian International Air Show drops jaws every summer when their pilots perform dare-devil loop-de-loops and synchronized maneuvers on the last weekend of the summer. Alongside the rides, games and food, the CNE boast loads of concerts, performances and special events.

Events at the CNE this year include the annual concert series, celebrity demonstrations featuring Chef Corbin, Canada's Top Chef Dale MacKay and more. The exhibits this year include an interactive Canadian Forces exhibit, a look at Marilyn Monroe's trip to Canada and sand sculptures with an International Sand Sculpting competition. The concerts include performances by K-OS, Lights, Marianas Trench and more. Click here for the full concert listings, all of which are free with CNE admission.

Check out the schedule to see what's happening when, or learn more about the attractions and the events taking place this year.

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