he GNE, short for the Great Northern Exhibition, is a beloved annual fair held just outside Collingwood, typically in September, celebrating agriculture, community, and rural traditions in the South Georgian Bay area. Hosted at the GNE Fairgrounds in Clearview Township, the event features livestock shows, equestrian competitions, local crafts, homegrown produce competitions, demolition derbies, live music, a midway with rides and games, and lots of classic fair food.