The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) or The Ex as it is also known, 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, midway rides and games, a working farm, parades and sports, international food and shopping, Kids' World, and a three-day air show. Over the course of its late summer run, the CNE attracts approximately 1.3 million people each year – as an Advantage Club member you can purchase tickets at discount rates when they go on sale!