2024

Rising country singer-songwriter RVSHVD will share his signature vocal tone and prolific songwriting skills with fairgoers this summer as he takes The Great New York State Fair’s Chevy Court stage on Thursday, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. RVSHVD (pronounced RA-SHAD) hails from the small town of Willacoochee, Georgia. Ten years ago,… Read more »

Ahead of Easter weekend, The Great New York State Fair announces that Pop/Contemporary Christian band and sibling trio sensation, CAIN, will join the 2024 entertainment lineup. CAIN will take the Chevy Court Stage on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6 p.m. Raised in Hartselle, Alabama as pastor’s kids and now residing… Read more »

New Corporate Outings Program Launches This Year The Fair Invites You and Your Company to Celebrate Special Occasions with a Memorable Day at The Fair   The Great New York State Fair’s new Corporate Outings Program has officially launched, inviting companies to celebrate their special occasions with a memorable day at the Fair. … Read more »

Blippi to Continue Touring Across North America In 2024 with a Special Stop at The State Fairgrounds this Summer Global Sensation Blippi to Delight Audiences in All-New Live Show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Sunday, September 1  The Great New York State Fair, in partnership with Round Room Live and Moonbug, invites families… Read more »

Heavy metal masters Blue Öyster Cult will rock the Chevy Court stage at The Great New York State Fair on Tuesday, August 27 at 6:00 pm. This will be the band’s fourth appearance at The Fair and the first since 2017. For five decades, Blue Öyster Cult has been thrilling fans… Read more »

Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, The Great New York State Fair is announcing the Dropkick Murphys return to the Chevrolet Music Festival at Chevy Court for the fourth time. The Celtic-influenced rockers Dropkick Murphys have been beloved by fairgoers since 2018, when they were booked as a last-minute replacement for Dickey… Read more »

Ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, The Great New York State Fair is announcing the addition of a seasoned Celtic-rock band to its 2024 entertainment lineup as part of the Chevrolet Music Series. Internationally known musicians, The Elders will make their Great New York State Fair debut on the Chevy Court… Read more »

On International Women’s Day today, The Great New York State Fair is announcing another artist to add to its Women’s Day Line-Up this summer. Rochester native and soul R&B performer Danielle Ponder will take the Chevy Court Stage at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, the day The Fair will… Read more »

Rock and roll, rhythm and blues, doo-wap and dance hits: the Great New York State Fair is thrilled to usher in the sensational sounds of the ‘60s with the addition of some of the biggest stars of the era into its entertainment lineup this summer.  Rock and roll legend Chubby… Read more »

American pop legend Sophie B. Hawkins will take the Chevy Court stage at The Great New York State Fair at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 23, 2024. A native New Yorker and dynamic creative force known for a spellbinding live show, Hawkins’ appearance at The Fair is part of her… Read more »

Rock legend Joan Jett and The Blackhearts will rock Suburban Park at the Great New York State Fair on Wednesday, August 28 at 8 p.m.  This is the Fair’s second heart-related concert announcement this week highlighting Valentine’s Day. Joan Jett and The Blackhearts formed in 1979. When mainstream radio didn’t play… Read more »

First of Two “Heart”-Themed Concert Announcements from The Fair This Week, Expect Another Tomorrow, Valentine’s Day   On the eve of Valentine’s Day, The Fair’s latest concert announcement draws from the heart: Chapel Hart will return to Chevy Court this summer. Known for their three-part A Capella harmonies, the trio – featuring… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair is pleased to welcome back a fan favorite act to its Chevrolet Music Series this summer. Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will return to The Fair to play through their hits at Chevy Court at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26. Known for hits including… Read more »

Diamond-selling superstar Brian Kelley will see you this summer at the Great New York State Fair, taking the Suburban Park Stage at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 31. Keeping with tradition, admission to the concert will be included with each ticket purchased to attend The Fair. Kelley’s “Trucks, Ducks, Bucks &… Read more »