My family booked us tickets while I was home visiting. I'd never heard of the Lantern Festival before, so I really didn't know what to expect. I'm so glad I went. It was wonderful being outdoors with lots of great people and fun music. I was really impressed at how well behaved everyone was. This is 100% a family friendly event that I would suggest any parents looking for an event for the clan to attend. The day was really relaxing, attendees were given a platform to express the issues that have weighed heavy on their hearts, and messages were written on lanterns that were cast off into the water. It was really beautiful and I hope to be doing it again with my family in the future. read more

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I went to Food City to get discount tickets, per the websites request. Well....it was a less than desirable experience and waste of time...only to find out that it was a .30 cent savings not a $4 savings per ticket. $18 a ticket plus $10 to park on the fair grounds. It wasn't very well put together and there were random fair rides all over. I think this is worth more like $5 and free parking. I went to this same event 3 years ago in Chandler and it wasn't nearly as expensive and no parking fees. I wouldn't go again. read more

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This is not an event that really needs to be attended. 1. The footprint is very small. It is not throughout the entire fairgrounds as was expected. 2. $10 cash parking is BS for something this small. 3. Only two rides and about six overpriced stuffed animal places. 4. The video makes the place looks great. The reality is you can finish walking around in about 45 minutes. 5. Spend your money at zoo lights instead. This is a cash grab crammed into a tiny corner just outside the fairgrounds read more

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On the hunt for a family friendly activity over the weekend, I came across this "Lantern Festival," and it sounded great! Surprisingly, I'd never heard of it before, but according to the website, this festival "promises an unforgettable exploration of global cultures and cuisine," and it's "the largest lantern festival of its kind," so perhaps my expectations were set a bit high? We went in late January and missed the acrobatic show for a sea lion show instead, which I liked, but the rest of my family was more interested in the carnival rides. My kids, 5 and 7, enjoyed the slide, the ferris wheel, the swings, the tilt-a-whirl, and a couple of others... I actually joined them for most of the rides and had fun doing so; I felt like a kid again! We liked the lights too, and they were impressive indeed, but perhaps a tad bit underwhelming compared to the description. There were tons of vendors there selling cool things, but no global cuisine, unless you consider carnival fare like pretzels, corndogs, sno-cones, cotton candy, popcorn, etc... global cuisine. Perhaps that stopped after the busy holiday time? I was disappointed to see that one of the vendors was smoking a cigarette while selling little toys... not the greatest example. We spent just over 2 hours onsite and we had a lot of fun... Not sure if it was $25 worth of fun per person, but it was fund indeed. No regrets! If you are seeing this and looking for a fun family activity, this could definitely be it. It looks like it's an annual affair! Check the website for discounted tickets to save a few $$ if your schedule is flexible! read more

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It's definitely worth for a visit at-least. One time experience to see millions of lights including many recreational activities and sea lion show. Not many but good enough things to eat including American, mexican and Chinese cuisine. Lights and decor arrangements will blow away your mind when you see for first time. Tickets price is all included except vendors selling stuffs or food. Monday Tuesday Wednesday online tickets are cheap ($15 pp) in last 2 weeks. But I noticed that ticket counter were selling for $25 yesterday on sunday. Mono pricing is missing and it seems this place is run by Chinese since all vendors were 80% chinese. Long story short - it's worth for first time visit if you could get discounted tickets. read more

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All the light displays of the countries are grand. At the admission price of $18.00 for adults or purchase discounted tickets at Walgreen's or Groupon. The food kiosks offered an authentic selection of dumpling, soups and desserts. The chili beef noodle soup in broth ($10.00)was delicious. I thought it was too spicy at first but then the heat and the flavor grew on my palate and then I couldn't stop eating it!! My family enjoyed the BBQ pork dumplings, just not my favorite. For an $8.00 additional cost per ticket, the Chinese acrobat show was the highlight of the night for us. It made the 47 min. drive worth it for us. read more

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A great holiday event. Tons of great light displays and beautiful decor to help create the beauty behind the holidays. We got to enjoy the Chinese acrobat show. I definitely recommend everyone to watch this especially if your with kids. The show, stunts, tricks and entertainment are all shocking. You will be watching on the edge of your seat. They have a few rides and a couple carnival type food stands on one side. The other side is filled with Chinese food stands, a couple Mexican stands and a few other fill ins. They don't let you pay cash though for anything, you have to get a cash card and pay with that. You do get your money back though if you don't use the entire amount you put on the card. Also, be mindful they don't really speak English well so the service is pretty slow. We had the beef noodle soup which was so good!!! We also had the steamed buns which were super fresh. I would definitely go back! read more

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It was a nice experience to say I did it, but I don't think it's something I would recommend or do again. There really wasn't any music playing and in some areas if you're trying to purchase drinks or food you needed to buy a card and load it with money. Then if you went to a different side of the lights you could not use the card there and had to pay cash. That was dumb in my opinion and they had no signage explaining this which was even more annoying. Some areas also did not have the best presentation either, but others were better. They did have a few activities to play which was entertaining not only for the kids but for me as well lol Ohhh and they charge for parking too which I think they should have not done. read more

Lantern Festival - Festivals Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tips to saving $$: 1. Decide to go on a Monday for $9.69 & buy tickets online (you have to punch in a special code you can find online) 2. Park on the street (albeit you'll have to walk maybe ~5-10min) but save $10 Highlights: 1. Lots of instagram/ snapchat-worthy light displays but trying to get your face lit up was kind of challenging 2. The porta potties are actually pretty clean & they are placed everywhere along with hand sanitizing stations 3. Chinese food! There were hand pulled noodles, dumplings, pork buns and a lot of different foods - all really good. And they had unique desserts as well - like cotton candy shaped like flowers and intricate candy art My friend and I spent ~2 hrs there, which was more than enough time to look at everything. We didn't go on any rides or play carnival games. It wasn't too crowded when we went 7-9PM either. But if you want photos with no one else around, I would suggest taking them 9-10PM when all the kids and families go home. Bring cash and lots of dollar bills so you can make your life easier purchasing items. And bring a nice warm jacket since it does get colder at night! read more

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Wonderful experience! Nice stroll thru the lights. Go early and see it get brighter as the sun goes down. read more

Trip around the world at fraction of the cost! Lots of lights and lanterns with landmarks from around the world. My BFFs and I made it to a ladies night out this week and we really had a great time there. The best part was acrobatics show. This show alone is worth the cost of admission. Well trained Chinese performers on stage were truly amazing. Be sure to arrive the stage area early if you would like to sit. Acrobatic Show Schedule | Mon-Thu 7:00PM, 8:30PM | Fri-Sun 6:00PM, 7:30PM, 9:00PM. They have plenty of food vendors between lantern area and carnival. Some traditional fair food but many Chinese vendors. I enjoyed some dim sum and noodle soup. They had cotton candy shaped like flower, arts made of candy, boba drink, and so on. Some displays are made of recycled materials such as cans and plastic bottles. Very interesting. These lanterns are well made, I enjoyed admiring their work. Cash only, be sure to bring extra. Admission is $25 plus tax. Parking is $10. Carnival does require separate tickets for rides & games. It was a good alternative to the traditional zoo lights. Limited time only until end of January. read more

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Lights of the World - nice to walk around and enjoy pretty lights. My favorite was the United States Capitol and the pretty flowers. My bf and I had a funnel cake and margarita during a cool magic show. It was a great date night! There is a $10 parking fee. Not many food options so make sure to eat before or after the lights if you're not into fair food. Insider Tip: Purchase your tickets through Groupon for a small discount. read more

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Horrible compared to last year, almost as if the AZ State Fair took over from what I thought was a Chinese-sponsored event, like a much scaled-down state fair. Last year: * Long bank of Chinese food vendors with lots of dishes to choose from. * Authentic Chinese artisans - bought a print painted only with the artist's hands! * Light displays of wonders from around the world - Eiffel tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and a vase made entirely of lighted vases! This year (2018): * Much smaller with less dramatic light displays. * Not much Chinese food but a lot more crappy carnival food (none of the good food from the state fair). * No authentic Chinese artisans, just caricatures and sugar blowing (huh?) * Rides were leftovers from the little kids area of the fair. * Overpriced. Don't waste your money. We walked out and went to an Asian restaurant instead because we were so disappointed. read more

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What a great family friendly way to see some holiday lights, enjoy some carnival rides, eat great food, and all for one low price! Discount tickets available at Food City! There is also a season pass, if you are able to visit more than once. Please dress for cold weather and bring gloves as it gets really chilly at night. All carnival rides are included and you will need cash for parking and certain vendors. A stroller or wagon is highly recommended for little ones. They also have wheelchairs and strollers available to rent. We went after Christmas when the crowds weren't that crazy. I highly recommend to go early (doors open at 5pm) to enjoy the rides and spend the rest of the evening enjoying the lights, the free show, and the variety of food. read more

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I lean more toward a 4 1/2 on this beautiful holiday display. There was so little wrong that I can't even mention those things. I barely remember them, now. The event has A LOT of colorful, bright, and beautifully detailed lighted "blow ups." Pictures don't do it justice. Also, enjoyed the acrobatics show done there. It was entertaining and the whole evening was a pleasant experience. I could have done without the few carnival rides, but they could be what made the whole thing work. I'm not familiar with a display like this. It is truly one of a kind. read more

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This was a very good experience! Although some things could of been allot better.... First off, the lights show was very nice and well thought out. Personally I prefer this over Zoo Lights because it not too dark. You can still take pictures and able to see faces! It's great for kids and there is also an amusement/fair going on as well. Second thing, the parking is a little expensive! It's 10$ to park but no guaranteed security... why pay 10$ if you cannot even watch our car(s)... Third, I'm very sorry to say this but we decided to buy some authentic Chinese candy and the lady spoke no English whatsoever. She pulled out a credit card machine and swipe our card and I even show her the transaction was made in my bank but she still think the card didn't go through.. very frustrating. Personally I would recommend the light show to anyone but the shops is a no... read more

Parking alone was ten dollars. Thought that that would cover admission, but unfortunately not. Tickets to get in were $20 per person. Fine. We will pay it. Once inside, the park was not amazing. Totally over priced. Bought tickets for ONE ride and we were informed that we could not use them due to the park closing soon??. Ok well why didn't anyone tell us the park was closing soon when we were PURCHASING the tickets?! Oh yea, and they're NON REFUNDABLE. Just don't go. I feel dumb for wasting my money. Would like to warn as many folks as possible! read more

First time visit to World of Lights. This is your chance to take tons of pics in front of beautiful lighted displays. There was an impressive 215 foot dragon, closer look, It was built with over 10,000 pieces of china. Plates and bowls. Eiffel tower, Leaning tower of Pisa, London Bridge Etc. Well done. You can eat there, lots of Chinese food options. Go, Have fun! $10 to park read more

So many lights, but many displays were cloth covered with big lights behind rather than individual light bulbs. There were a lot of displays. Well spaced out for easy photo taking. Worth going to at least once. Take a date. Plenty of fair food booths open, and prices were cheaper than during fair. Jumbo corn dog just $5. Pop was priced much lower too. read more

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December 22, 2018-admit price for adults $25, includes rides. These rides are just kid rides leftovers from the state fair. Light displays are so-so at best, some have fallen down and staff can't be bothered to pick them up. Food is 'fair food' and overpriced- fried pickles, fried Oreos, fried brownies, etc. Rides are rinky dinky kid train, slide, mirror house, nothing adults really do. You should offer admit price that doesn't include rides. This was a one and done family activity , I would not recommend wasting money on, drive around neighborhoods and look at lights. read more

It's not as good as in previous years. It's much more expensive, but the acrobats and carnival rides are included In the price. I swear that there aren't as many displays. It's easy to see that the really ridiculous displays are gone; like the santa beating a penguin over the head and the gorilla-dinosaur hybrids. No gigantic plate sculpture, either. The acrobats are watered-down compared to previous years. No wheel of death. read more

Hello Yelp Fans: We went to Lights of the World this weekend. I gave it a three-star rating for the following reasons: 1. The rest rooms - not enough, long lines and they were very poorly maintained. No toilet paper, urinals overflowing, and hand sanitizer not replenished. Therefore, wear shoes you won't mind throwing away, bring your own toilet paper, and bring your own hand wipes. Although this should NOT be necessary, trust me, it is! 2. The food choices - were very few, and again, because of this long lines. The Chinese food vendors were serving food from crock pots and coolers (obviously not monitored by the health department and no generators close to keep things at temperature). So, eat at your own risk! 3. The check in people: the people who took our tickets (two Chinese individuals) were not kind. They scanned our tickets, gave us a small colored brochure, and pointed to the door. Not a "hello", "enjoy your time here", "thank you for coming", nothing. I would think they would at least say something! For us, we drove one hour each way, show some gratitude! The light displays were spaced apart enough so it was not crowded, it is not a "huge" display, but perhaps just enough for young children to enjoy so they don't get too tired and cranky as a result. We saw one of the shows and walked the display, and since we did not eat anything were out in two and one half hours. As I said, perhaps just enough for small children. Is this an adult evening out, worth driving one hour each way for - - - I would say "no". But, if you are locals to Chandler, get the tickets at a hugely discounted rate through Groupon perhaps, and just want to enjoy some holiday lights for an hour and take a walk, then perhaps "yes". Enjoy! read more

Just Not as good as previous years. Not Christmas event at all. Kids did not car for lights. They liked the rides Not as many light displays or not many impressive ones. The acrobat show has 1/4 of the acts it used to have. Just not as good as before. Don't really think it's worth 28.00 a person plus 10 to park Kids enjoyed the rides that were included bu so were the games. I feel like they are just after money and I won't go again if not for a show I would give two stars read more

For Phoenix this is a great event. The lights are beautiful, the music is nice and there is a family atmosphere. Alley really enjoyed herself. The acrobatic show was included with admission and was good considering the age of the acrobats. The main issue is the price of EVERYTHING. It's so expensive!!!! We got in with a groupon but parking was $10. Then make sure you pay the vendors before they make the product because if you don't the price changes in their favor. Everyone was very nice to Alley and she enjoyed herself. She got her name written in art to hang over her toy area. Overall it's a yes since there is nothing in Phoenix I have seen to compare it to. Just remember use groupon, expect the $10 parking fee and pay the vendors first so they don't increase the price after the product is complete. read more

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UPDATE for 2019: We decided to go back this year because they did a free entry for canned food for the local food bank night, which was really nice to see them doing that for the community. We loved that a lot of the lanterns were new/different and especially loved that they no longer charge additional fees for the rides. The one thing that really turned us off, however, was that they had a live sea lion show. They literally had this poor sea lion that lives in a semi truck and swim in these tiny pools- it was so depressing. Please stop using live animals- there's a reason that circuses have gone out of business! read more

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Nice venue. Lots to look at and free carnival rides. I thought it was a bit small but different 2 hours there with the kids. Their was also a sea lion show. Carnival food was being sold. We got our tickets off of groupon so it was worth the money after that discount. One thing i hated was the port o potty. No lights it was really disgusting. Other than that it was fun. read more

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Extremely disappointed!!!!! Went here last year and it was amazing.... this year though they are a trashy carni scam! The general admission purchased off of Groupon last year included every thing even the rides. This year I saw the same general admission tickets on Groupon and it said all fees included. I was like awesome I'm going to take the family. I already know they charge $10 for parking from my last experience so we packed up and left. They scanned the codes and we walked it super simple. We went straight for the rides they had 4 tickets a ride... confused we walked all the way back and ask the lady at the front she was extremely rude. I was trying to explain that there is no info about the rides being extra on the Groupon site. She snatched my phone and said I'll show you scrolled to the bottom of fine print and nothin!! It was hilarious her attitude only got shittier when she was proved wrong. Even when I pointed to her that it specifically says all fees included if rides are extra they should be listed. All of a sudden she couldn't help me and said the person in charge isn't there. So what ever disappointed I tried not to have the terrible interaction with "the lady in charge" ruin the night so we went to the ticket counter. 1 ticket is $1 each ride is 4-5 tickets...... after wasting some money on terrible rides my youngest wanted to play a game. The guy said $20 a game I laughed and he said well you can play 4 times for $20 then I laughed again and my so tearing up with his $2 just wanting the throw the ball once, I asked him nicely he just wants to feel like he is playing a game can you just let him throw the ball once and he said listen last why don't you ask your husband for $20 and come back.... so even more upset we decided to walk around and look at lights.... that's what we paid for right ?! Well the lights were terrible..... half of them were not turned on, the swings were not lit up like last year, not even the dinosaurs were plugged in! It's not like we went at a off time there were a lot of people there who ever decided to throw this just decided to be cheap. I thought this was one of the best holiday events in AZ but I was proven wrong. I can't believe I told all my friends to waste money here with their children..... the only reason I am okay with the one star is the vendor who does art in his lollipops and cotton candy he was great! $5 for a bunny cotton candy was worth it along with the $5 egg rolls (their in a tent not a dirty carnival stand) The $11 cookie stand is a joke along with the other dirty food stands were gross and over priced. What a joke! This place is a joke. Good job ruining a great thing no wonder the veterans stadium is dying. read more

Lantern Festival - Festivals Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place was extremely disappointing with horrible customer service. First off, $10 for parking even though the place was an absolute ghost town on a Friday night, that should've been the first red flag. $20 to get in and then you still have to pay for rides. The displays were awkwardly spread out, look worn down with poor upkeep and overall was not interactive. After looking at the displays, we decided to buy tickets to go on one ride. We bring the tickets over and tell the ride operator, "hi, all 3 of us would like to ride this, we have tickets!" He says back so coldly "come back later" We were a bit confused by what he meant so we waited patiently until the current ride he was operating was over. When we let him know again that we'd like to ride, he just shuts the whole ride down and walks away. At that moment all the rides shut down, they were closing! We were upset that the ticket person let us buy $12 worth of tickets even though they were closing. We go to the office where we talk to the manager Vicky, who was immediately aggressive right off the bat. We ask her if we could get a refund because an employee sold us tickets at closing time. She starts yelling "we're closed!!" We're like yes I know....why would we be allowed to buy tickets at closing? She starts yelling saying the hours are online and we should've looked at the website. She gets even more angry when we challenge her about why wouldn't you have the hours posted on the ticket booth and why you'd let your employees sell tickets 5 minutes before closing. Again, she's yelling saying no refunds, that we'd have to come back tomorrow to use the tickets. Which, why in the world would we all come by and pay $20 each all over again just to ride one ride. Vicky was one miserable person and should definitely not be in charge of this place, it explains why this place has such horrible reviews. Take your money elsewhere, this place was a complete rip off. Shout out to the funnel cake lady tho, she was nice. Other than that, stay farrrr away from this place. read more

I don't know why people are leaving such hateful untrue reviews about this place DO NOT take their advice! It sounds like they did not go to the event and they are just leaving hateful reviews about business not about experience! Reading those FALSE REVIEWS before going to the event almost got us to not go to the event! But we decided to go be the judge ourselves since we were a little skeptical about the reviews below. It turns out to be the exact opposite! Lights of the world was the best light show I have ever seen in ARIZONA! But keep in mind that I have never been to the phoenix zoo lights so I cannot compare them. We absolutely loved everything about the event. The have buildings and pyramids from all over the world you get to have a educational experience about the places that exist in the world. They also had Gardens, the US Flag, animals and swings you can sit on everything was completely created with lights it was beautiful we spent 2 hours alone just walking around looking at lights the children absolutely loved all the lights !! We also seen a show where people do alot of different tricks and creative talent. Like running and jumping through loops you gotta check out the videos they had a long walk way where they sold traditional Chinese food and Chinese arts and crafts. I bought a butterfly sugar painting made out of sugar. They painted the candy by hand it was very unique! They had a small carnival that had about 10 rides mainly for the younger children the only ride for adults was a small ferris wheel. So i give the whole park and all its entertainment and attractions a 5 star rating!!! If the price wasn't so expensive i would go back again it's definitely worth the money and experience! !!! Go take your families and friends and have a blast! read more

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Extremely expensive for a very poor experience. Not much to do or see. Yes lots of lightbulbs, but of random things nothing worth seeing. Very disappointed. read more

Just visited for the first time yesterday with the family as an alternative to ZooLights this year. The doors open at 3pm and it stays open until 11pm. We arrived just after 3 pm and there was barely anyone there. Parking is $10 and easy to find this early. The light shows are rather boring during the day but at the end of the display is a carnival with a lot of fun games and rides as well as an entire row of food to choose from. Typical carnival food is also for sale. Practically everything requires cash, so don't expect to use your card and there are tickets, food and souvenirs to buy so bring enough to cover your night out. They do have ATMs but it costs $5 just to get your money, not counting the money your bank will also charge you. The Carnival had my 7 year old entertained for a while, then we moved on to the acrobatics show and the lights. My only real complaint is the lack of family friendly resources and places to sit. The only bathrooms are porta-potties and that doesn't help when you have a baby with a dirty diaper that needs changing. Also, if you're needing a break after standing and walking for a couple of hours, the only benches are in among the food tents and they are usually full. Fun times were enjoyed by all and I think the price was well worth the experience. read more

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Big fat meh. Came from out of state and kept hearing about how good the show was. Carnival rides were free, nothing really for adults, staff was rude and stone faced, most displays had the cloth falling down at parts and I doubt the staff cared enough to do anything about it by the end of the night. Definitely not worth the $25 a ticket on top of $10 parking. Should be more like $10 a ticket with free parking and pay extra for the carnival rides, games, and food. read more

We didn't love this place. The front display is by far the best one of the festival. I would not pay over $10 for this place! We bought tickets for $16 dollars and then had to pay $10 for parking. The idea of the Lights of the World is awesome but it seems as though it was made in the 80s and not updated since. I would describe it was a carnival atmosphere but with Christmas lights. read more

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There have been very few times in my life when there are simply no words; when I am completely non plussed. This is one of those times. We went to the Arizona State Fairgrounds this evening to see Lights of the World. Tickets for this "event" cost over $27.00 per ticket in addition to $10 to park. There was no rhyme or reason to the "display". There was the US Capitol, Big Ben, and a couple of other pro ported international buildings made of nylon edifices but there was also undersea displays, dinosaurs, reptiles, flowers, several light displays of unknown identity, a Christmas tree and Santa and his sleigh. While the lights were numerous and colorful it all left you thinking "huh?" Skip this completely this year and in the future. If you want a great light display go to Illumination instead. read more

Huge disappointment. Lights are fantastic, very well done loved the dragon. I knew it was mostly Chinese, but it was like 98% Which is great but what if you have young kids, or picky eaters that don't like Chinese? One person in our group can't eat Chinese for various reasons, we got fried zucchini which was a horrible. Zucchini cut in half, not peeled with a very thin batter sitting in a pool of oil. Way to greasy to eat, and she couldn't eat them, so she got no meal except a cupcake that played havoc on her blood sugar. So food gets a big NO WAY. And way too expensive. We paid $40 to feed a party of 3 which included a person who has to limit portion intake. So early it was 2 and a half. That is high, but it's a fair so you expect it to be higher. And I hated the food card thing. What is wrong with cash? Biggest problem I had was that this is an Asian event. Nothing wrong with that because a lot of people love Asian art. But it should have been advertised that way. There were several displays which depicted none Asian things like the Dinosaurs, Statue of Liberty etc. But everything with a face was clearly an Asian person. I have never seen a monkey with Asian eyes, really took away from the realistic look. Beautiful look on the displays which depicted something Asian, those were so beautifully done, and most of the displays are something from China. The huge Phoenix was amazing. My party loved the maze of lanterns which was really fun for her, she talked about it the rest of the evening wanting to go back through it. Fairground needs to work on their pavement. So I give it a 1 star. The colorful lights were well done, but I expected a Christmas event which it was not. read more

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How very disappointing! For the cost of this show we were very very unhappy with the show. We went a couple of years ago and loved it. So we recommended to some friends. There was only 1/3 of what we saw before. The displays look like cheap carnival broken down displays. Plus there was a man trying to sell globes on a stick but not selling anything because HE WAS SMOKING CIGARETTES. How could the company allow him to smoke while trying to sell something to children! I will never go to this event ever again! Don't waste your money to go see this read more

Totally disappointed. Loved it when it was located at Rawhide. Much smaller at the state fairgrounds and more pricey. The displays this year were not nearly as impressive as in years past and not as many. Missed the dragon made out of china dishes. Will not be back next year without researching it a bit more and will not recommend it. read more

I checked out the Lights of the World with my 4 year old daughter last weekend. IT IS NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!! The display of lights were beautiful and interesting, but it definitely was NOT worth the $40 that I paid for the 2 of us to go. On top of that, you also have to pay $10 to park! If you don't see any of the shows (which we didn't) and don't ride the rides (more on that in a bit) and don't eat any food, you can see all the lights in about 45-60 minutes. The food was typical fair food and the rides were rather pathetic. There are only 4 rides that my little one was able to ride and those rides were broken (none went up and down, so they just went around in a circle.) Also, make sure you bring cash. Some of the vendors and ride tickets can only be purchased with cash. There's ATMs around, but do you really want to pay $5 to withdraw your own money?!?! I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS. read more

The event was fairly small. It's a lights and lantern display with the emphasis on the lanterns, which look like inflatable yard displays. We had a nice time but wouldn't feel the need to return. read more

This place was amazing. From the entry to the end, there was never a dull moment. The light and scenes were each special in its own way. The exhibit is not even ten minutes from my house. My true regret is not going when it was warmer and waiting until the last minute to go. The different food stands were great. There were authentic Asian dishes and treat as well as the best carnival treats. We indulged in the pork buns and noodles. And in the back area, where the fair was we had funnel cake, and pickles. My two year old got on every ride and ride for the first time by her self yeahhhhh. read more

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