State of New York approved a bill permitting harness racing under the pari-mutuel betting system. Hamburg Gaming Hamburg Gaming at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, N.Y features 940 gaming machines on the main gaming floor and an outdoor gaming patio. Events Festival of Lights Each December, the Festival experience includes drive through light displays, a visit with Santa, live reindeer, the all new Santa's Christmas Express Train Ride, an illuminated pixel show choreographed to music and an outdoor European market. Stock Car Racing In 1949, the one half mile oval on the premises hosted one of just eight inaugural stock car races for what was to become the NASCAR Cup Series. Jack White of nearby Lockport, NY, was the victor. The only return of the series to Hamburg was in 1950, and was won by racing pioneer Dick Linder. References External links Erie County Fair Official Website Festivals in New York (state) Culture of Buffalo, New York Annual fairs Tourist attractions in Erie County, New York Buildings and structures in Erie County, New York Fairs in the United States NASCAR tracks Defunct motorsport venues in the United States