Makenzie Rachel, 17, of Surrey sings "Titanium" at this year's PNE Star Showdown.
The competition is a province-wide talent search showcasing the best young performers from around B.C. over four days of competition.
The annual Fair, an end-of-summer tradition for thousands of British Columbians, features more than 700 shows, exhibits and attractions that are free with admission. The 2012 Fair at the PNE runs daily through Labour Day, Sept. 3.
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