The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) has announced that, thanks to the easing of B.C.'s COVID-19 health restrictions, it will return this year in a scaled-down form.

The fair, in its 111th year, will be open August 21 to September 6 (closed Mondays except Labour Day), from 11 am to 11 pm.

"We’ve got all your favourite can’t miss shows and attractions," reads the new information on the PNE website, "including the SuperDogs, live music on the Revel District Stage, animal displays, plus BCAA ToonCity, Safeway Cooking Stage, MarketPlace, Prize Home display suite, rides, games, and all the Fair food you can eat!

"Also back by popular demand: The West Coast Lumberjack Show, For the Love of Drag show, PNE Pep Band, and Electric Fire – the nightly pyro musical finale."

Tickets go on sale this Friday (July 2) and you can find them here.