Let's go to the Ex!
CNE
I always have a good time at the Ex. It's really a place for your family or for your friends.
ATTRACTIONS
I don't really play the games. I like to watch the shows
Skating + Acrobats
The skate show was fantastic. The caliber of skaters were much better than last year and the acrobats were just superb. I think the show is about 30min and every seat is pretty much a good seat. This year Joannie Rochette was the headliner. It was a bit disappointing because she only skated once by herself and then once with the group at the end. In prior years, the headliner would come out several times. She also fell :*(
Kenya Acrobats
These guys were ok. They were kind of repetitive with their hat tricks and skipping rope. And it didn't look like they perfected all their tricks. The ending though was fantastic. They built a tower of men, 4 of them ontop of 1 guy! Amazing
Bluefest
We saw one artist, Steven Strongman, and he was fantastic. What a great performer and his songs were very entertaining. http://www.stevestrongman.com/
Parade
My favourite part. Everyday they have a parade and toss necklaces to people in the audience. I had an army guy look at me and the look away and then tossed me a necklace from behind. It was so adorable.
Cat Show
Every year, there are 2 days allocated to the cat show. All these different types of cats are brought in to compete. They were so adorable and some were just crazy looking.
They even gave out free Full size cat food to passerbys.
PRICE
But damn...how prices have gone up. Entry is now $16 and parking undergrown is $25. Pretty expensive. And don't even get me started on the food.
FOOD
So we always get corn dogs but ewwwww they were so gross this year. So SALTY and were undercooked. All of them!! and for $7?! grrr.
They had some funny other items too like deep fried peanut butter and jam.
Regardless, I still like the CNE.