Competitions
Rising Star
In 2024, the CNE's Rising Star Talent Competition will introduce its 37th year of showcasing young artists. The competition features talented performers in a wide variety of genres competing for prize money in front of a live audience of CNE fairgoers!
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Ambassador of the Fairs
Young representatives from fairs across Ontario will compete to become the Ambassador of the Fairs. This year-long title takes the winner across Ontario as a representative of the CNE and all agricultural fairs.
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CNE-OBA: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
The CNE-OBA: 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to the 2024 CNE! Registration is now open.
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Peewee Baseball Tournament
Tournament dates are weekdays, from August 16th to August 28th. Registrations are now closed, and roster submissions are open!
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2024 U15 Girls Fastball Tournament
The tournament will take place on Saturday, August 24. Registration is already open!
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Cat Show
The CNE’s most purr-fect event is back! The Annual Cat Show will be held on August 24-25, 2024 in Café Soleil. More than 100 cats from across Canada will be competing for the title of Best of the Best! Registration is open now to cats of all breeds and backgrounds, whether they’re the most prized pedigreed cat or your fur-ever shelter friend
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Garden Show
The CNE Garden Show is home to one of the largest flower and vegetable growing competitions in Canada. When not admiring the foliage, garden show guests can enjoy the ambiance of the Wine Garden and its offerings of wine, food and live musical entertainment.
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GrowTO
The Best in GrowTO urban-style agriculture contest is moving to the CNE! Enter your best squash, container garden or funniest vegetable for a chance at great prizes.
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