The New York Chinese Lantern Festival is hitting the New York State Fairgrounds this weekend, complete with 1,000 Chinese lantern sculptures in a wide range of themes from Tianyu Arts in Zigong, China. 30 craftspeople, primarily from Chengdu, will join the show to assemble and maintain the sculptures through July. Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan Province, is known for its prowess in the ancient art of lantern-making, which has become a family tradition in the region.

The lantern show will also feature a number of additional acts, including traditional Chinese acrobatics, plate spinning and face changing.

The event, which is sponsored by Advance Media New York, visited NYC last year as well and has made some improvements to this year’s happening. Instead of gravel paths, the entire show will take place on paved walkways, allowing for easier access for wheelchairs and strollers. The show will take place both indoors and outdoors, to protect visitors from the elements in case of  unpleasant weather, now near and inside the International Pavilion and Horticulture Building. All acts will be performed inside the International Pavilion instead of outdoors, and additional seating will be available as well as additional shows on the weekends.