Spanning the 375-acre Empire Expo Center, the Great New York State Fair attracts approximately one million visitors annually, and is the third largest state fair in the United States. The 12-day festival begins at the end of August and ends on Labor Day each year. In addition to rides, games and food, the fair also boasts a circus, petting zoo, strolling performers and daily parades. Visitors can also peruse numerous health, agricultural and arts and crafts exhibits. Entertainment is in no short supply with nightly concerts and several agricultural, culinary and art competitions, including the butter and cheese sculpture competition.

If you are in the mood for spending time with nature, Webster Pond is a perfect place to visit. Be alone or take your family with you, visiting a pond full of fish and ducks is a great way of getting out of the busy city life.

Guaranteed to get the whole family away from their screens, Chill Factore is the perfect real snow activity for all the family. Prepare for bumps of the Downhill Donuts, the twists and turns of the Luge Slip ‘n’ Slide, and the Snow Luge. What’s a fun day out without a bit of family competition? Choose your favourite sledge and race to see who’s king and queen of the slope!

Experience the thrill of high-speed action at New Smyrna Speedway, a half-mile asphalt oval renowned for its Saturday night races. From March through December, the speedway hosts weekly events featuring various divisions that showcase both local talent and rising stars. Beyond the regular season, the speedway is famous for the annual World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, a nine-night spectacle each February that attracts top drivers from across the country.