2025

GROUPLOVE to Perform at The Great New York State Fair this Summer, Adding New ‘Colours’ to its Entertainment Lineup

We loved them then and love them now… there’s just a little ‘ways to go’ before GROUPLOVE comes to the Great New York State Fair! The Fair is excited to welcome this celebrated alternative rock band, known for hits like “Tongue Tied,” “Itchin’ on a Photograph,” “Raspberry,” and Ways to… Read more »

Pop Punk Icons All Time Low to take The Suburban Park Stage at The Great New York State Fair

Multi-platinum rock band All Time Low will make its return to The Great New York State Fair this summer, taking the stage at Suburban Park at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30 for a performance that is sure to have fairgoers rocking along. The band, known for their anthemic, inimitable sound and fiercely… Read more »

“Hold On,” The Funky Divas of En Vogue bring their Collective Harmonies to The Great New York State Fair

Bringing their collective harmonies, style, and grace, the Funky Divas will return to The Great New York State Fair this year, when En Vogue takes the Chevy Court stage on August 31 at 6 p.m. En Vogue is in a league all their own. From the moment their hit debut… Read more »

JAMS Funk Fest Returns to Chevy Court during The 2025 Great New York State Fair

Returning to The Great New York State Fair this year, the fan favorite JAMS Funk Fest 2025 will present a lineup of great entertainment for the whole family, with Funk/R&B national recording group Rose Royce headlining the Chevy Court Stage on Saturday, August 30. Performances will kick off at 12 p.m.… Read more »

Get Ready for ‘Everything You Want’ at The New York State Fair, as Vertical Horizon Returns after Nearly 25 Years!

Rock fans and fairgoers alike, this is not a “True Illusion.” Prepare yourselves for “Everything You Want” as Vertical Horizon returns to The Great New York State Fair on Friday, August 29 at 1 p.m. on Chevy Court. Vertical Horizon, founded in the early 1990s, didn’t just tiptoe into the music… Read more »

Grammy Award Winning Country Star Carly Pearce to Perform at The 2025 Great New York State Fair

One of Nashville’s most popular singer-songwriters will perform at The Great New York State Fair later this summer as GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award-winning country star Carly Pearce will grace Suburban Park on Wednesday, August 27 at 8:00 p.m. Praised for her timeless country sound and honest lyrics, Pearce's journey from… Read more »

Do You Want to Make This Summer a Little Brighter for a Family in Need? The Great New York State Fair is Calling for Applicants to Participate in its Fair Cares Program to Enjoy a Day at The Fair

Not-for-Profit Entities That Serve Special Needs Populations, Low-income Groups, and Underserved Areas are Encouraged to Apply   The Great New York State Fair is looking to partner with local not-for-profits to help to make the end of summer a little sweeter for families in need within our community. The Fair is now… Read more »

Celebrating Pride: The Great New York State Fair Announces Pride Day Musical Line-Up, featuring Variety of Viral Sensations

Jessie Murph, The Lady Gaga Tribute, Lily Rose, and Neon Trees to Perform on Pride Day at the Fair, Friday, August 22 As the First Fair in the Nation to Officially Hold Pride, New York State Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Pride Day at the Fair, Includes Resource Fair and the Annual… Read more »

R&B Stars 98 Degrees Comes Full Circle Back to The Great New York State Fair

The men of R&B pop supergroup 98 Degrees will return to the Great New York State Fair this summer to give fairgoers “Just One Night” of heart-melting hits like “I Do Cherish You,” “The Hardest Thing,” “My Everything,” and “Because of You.” The classic boy band will be hitting the… Read more »

Governor Hochul Announces The Great New York State Fair’s ‘Star-Spangled Savings’ Ticket Promotion

The Great New York State Fair offering reduced ticket prices from Memorial Day weekend through 4th of July weekend   Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the brand-new Star-Spangled Savings ticket sale promotion ahead of the 2025 Great New York State Fair. The promotional sale officially starts today at 9… Read more »

Honoring Heroes Through Harmony: Purple Heart Recipient Tom Nitti and former Contestant on ‘The Voice’ Ashley Bryant Return to The Great New York State Fair on Armed Forces Day

The Great New York State Fair is excited to welcome back Tom Nitti, along with his fiancée and fellow performer Ashley Bryant, to Chevy Court on Armed Forces Day. Renowned for their musical talent and energetic performances, this duo is scheduled to take the stage on August 28, at 1… Read more »

Gimme Gimme Gimme That 24K Magic: Abba tribute and Bruno Mars tribute bands set to bookend The 2025 Great New York State Fair

Magic will be headed to The Great New York State Fair this summer as ABBA tribute and Bruno Mars tribute acts are set to open and close Chevy Court’s entertainment lineup at the 2025 Fair. First up, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA will kick off The Fair, sharing the… Read more »

+LIVE+ to Rock Suburban Park at The Great New York State Fair This Summer

Having sold more than 23 million albums worldwide and earned two number one albums, +LIVE+ will now bring their hits from “Throwing Copper” and “Secret Samadhi” and more to The Fair’s Suburban Park on September 1, at 6 pm. “Fairgoers told us last year that they wanted to hear more rock at the… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair Partners with The Rochester Red Wings to Remind Fans That “A Great Day Is Just An Hour Away”

Promotional Signage and Home Game Trivia Contest Spotlights Fair Favorite Activities and New York Agriculture, with Winners Receiving Four Free Tickets to The 2025 Fair Continued Partnership with Taste NY Program Highlights New York Producers, Brings Local Craft Beverages and other Ballpark Staples to Innovative Field for the 8th Year   The New… Read more »

With 100 Days to Go Until Opening Day, The Fair Announces The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus to Perform at The Great New York State Fair this Summer

With 100 days to go until Opening Day, the Fair is keeping the good vibes going! Get ready to embrace the energy and anthems of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as they hit the Chevy Court stage on Monday, August 25 at 6 p.m. This summer, The Great New York State… Read more »

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