One of the many pleasures of living here in the Buffalo area is that all around Erie County you can discover amazing events happening throughout the holiday season. Some of us will stay inside cozy by the fire as we enjoy the sights of our own decorations, while others choose to seek out the biggest events happening in and around the city. If you’re ready to surround yourself with thousands of twinkling lights, then keep reading to see why making a quick trip down to Hamburg is a must this season!
Only 20 minutes south of the heart of Buffalo, the Festival of Lights event in Hamburg is the ultimate holiday attraction in this area of New York.
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Each year, the small town of Hamburg’s fairgrounds transforms into nothing short of the North Pole.
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The festival begins November 29th, when you’ll get to see how the entire Marketplace Building turns into the North Pole.
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Families from all around Western New York make their way to our own North Pole to meet Santa and have their picture taken with him, as well as seeing all the different interactive displays like an elf village, toy shop, and the Arctic.
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The North Pole experience isn’t the only thing that awaits you at the Festival of Lights though!
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Taking over the Avenue of Flags, thousands of lights and displays make up this drive-through experience that your entire family will love.
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Again, that’s not all! There are so many different things that make up the festival of lights. Another must-see attraction is the Christmas Tree Forest.
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Guests of the fairgrounds can stroll through a sea of illuminated Christmas trees along this charming little trail — a place that’s great for taking your holiday photos.
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If you’ve never experienced all that the Festival of Lights has to offer, then see for yourself why there’s nothing else quite like this dazzling event in Erie County.
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To get a greater idea of the magical experience that awaits you at Hamburg’s Festival of Lights event, watch the spectacular footage taken by Paul Panzarella on Youtube!
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The Festival of Lights takes place on select dates between November 29th and December 23, 2019. Find out more, including hours of operation, specific dates for the event, and the cost of admission, by visiting the event’s official info page here.
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