Say “I Do” at the CNE: New Contest Offers Wedding on the Midway

As summer winds down, Toronto’s iconic end-of-season tradition is kicking off with something truly unforgettable: a chance to get married at the Canadian National Exhibition. The CNE has officially launched a new contest called Marriage on the Midway, offering one Ontario couple the opportunity to celebrate their love beneath the Fair’s glowing SuperWheel—complete with cotton candy, carnival rides, and a boy band serenade.

Set for August 23, the ceremony will be a symbolic (non-legally binding) celebration designed for couples who share a deep connection to the CNE. Whether it was a first date, an annual tradition, or a shared love of the Fair, organizers are calling for stories that show just how meaningful the CNE can be. Submissions are open until August 8 at 11:59 p.m. ET, and the winning couple will be announced by August 15.

The prize package is packed with fun and nostalgia. The selected couple will receive:

• A symbolic wedding ceremony under the CNE SuperWheel

• A custom-designed wedding cake by a local Toronto bakery

• Unlimited ride passes for up to 20 guests

• $500 in food vouchers

• VIP seating at the CNE Bandshell to watch 98 Degrees perform their wedding ballad “I Do (Cherish You)” live

This year’s CNE runs from August 15 to September 1, and even if you don’t walk down the Midway aisle, there’s no shortage of summer magic to soak in. Expect fan favourites like the Air Show, deep-fried everything, pickle-flavoured surprises, wild midway rides, and nightly concerts.

To enter the Marriage on the Midway contest, visit the CNE’s official website and submit your story by August 8. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, planning a surprise, or just want to say “I do” in the most unforgettable way, this could be your chance to turn fairground romance into a CNE love story for the ages.