2026

The Great New York State Fair to Implement Infrastructure Changes to Enhance Safety and Security for 2026 Fair

Initiative Strengthens Fairgoer Safety, Enhances Access Controls, and Reinforces The Fair’s Commitment to a Safe, Secure, and Family-Friendly Experience Initiative Strengthens Fairgoer Safety, Enhances Access Controls, and Reinforces The Fair’s Commitment to a Safe, Secure, and Family-Friendly Experience Updated Policies Align with Large-Scale Events and Festivals of Similar Scale   The Great New York… Read more »

Chevy Court Goes “Golden” with Demon Hunters Tribute Group Moonlight Princesses

Get ready for a family-friendly performance inspired by the global phenomenon KPop Demon Hunters! The trio Moonlight Princesses will show fairgoers “how it’s done, done, done” with a high-energy, dance-filled tribute to the hit animated film at Chevy Court on Saturday, August 29, at 1 p.m. during The Great New… Read more »

Geneva N.Y. Native Gym Class Heroes with Travie McCoy Set to Return to The Great New York State Fair

Alternative hip-hop hitmaker gymclassheroes., led by charismatic frontman Travie McCoy, will bring his unique sound to Chevy Court on Sunday, August 30, at 1 p.m. at The Great New York State Fair. Rising to fame in the 2000s, gymclassheroes. reshaped alternative hip-hop with genre-defying hits like “Cupid’s Chokehold” (3x Platinum) and “Stereo… Read more »

Pop 2000 Tour Taps Into Y2K Nostalgia at The Great New York State Fair

Who says a #Throwback is only reserved for Thursdays? The Pop 2000 Tour is set to deliver those top 10 TRL moments to Chevy Court on Tuesday, September 1, at 6 p.m. at the Great New York State Fair. The Pop 2000 Tour is bringing the ultimate throwback party to the… Read more »

Pop-Rock Sisters Aly & AJ To Make Great New York State Fair Debut

Don’t walk. “Rush” to Chevy Court on Monday, August 31, at 6 p.m. to catch American pop rock duo Aly & AJ as they make their Great New York State Fair return for the first time in 20 years. Best known for their evolution from teen pop sensations to critically acclaimed… Read more »

Fair Night at The Ballpark Brings Summer’s Biggest Traditions Together

The Fair Teams Up with the Mets, Sponsoring Evening at NBT Bank Stadium on June 20 Night Includes Performances by Mini Kiss, Fair-Favorite Hilby, Fireworks, Plus Baseball and Fair Ticket Giveaways Fair Director Julie LaFave to Throw Out First Pitch   The Great New York State Fair is stepping up to the plate this… Read more »

Cultural Icon Wyclef Jean to Close Out The Great New York State Fair

“Ready or Not,” here he comes…  prolific rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer Wyclef Jean will close out the Chevrolet Music Series at The Great New York State Fair’s Suburban Park stage on Monday, September 7 at 6 p.m. Jean has been at the forefront of hip hop, pop, and reggae music… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair to Spring Into Summer with Advance Ticket Sale

Five-Day Sale Offers Fairgoers Their Last Chance to Purchase Admission at a Reduced Price Single-Day Tickets Available for Just $6 – a 25 Percent Savings Sale Runs Thursday, June 18 Through Monday, June 22   Summer’s grandest celebration is getting closer, and fairgoers have one final chance to lock in savings before full price… Read more »

All-Day Music Festival JAMS Funk Fest Is Back at The 2026 Great New York State Fair

Get ready to groove, as Grammy-nominated Stokley, former lead singer of the legendary R&B group Mint Condition, and Go-Go and funk pioneers E.U. Featuring Sugar Bear will be co-headlining JAMS Funk Fest 2K26 at The Great New York State Fair! The all-day music festival at Chevy Court will bring the… Read more »

The Great New York State Fair Welcomes Country Favorite Scotty McCreery

There is no denying fairgoers will want “Five More Minutes” with country music sensation Scotty McCreery as he performs at The Great New York State Fair’s Suburban Park stage on Tuesday, September 1, at 8 p.m. McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history… Read more »

With Pride: The Great New York State Fair Announces LGBTQ+ Pride Day Events and Entertainers

Melissa Etheridge, Brandy Clark, DJ Pretty Mess, and Kenny Metcalf as Elton to Perform During LGBTQ+ Pride Day at The Fair, Friday, August 28 New York State Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the Marriage Equality Act with LGBTQ+ Pride Day at The Fair, Featuring a Resource Fair, Performances, and Community Programming   As… Read more »

Country Sensation Cooper Alan to Perform at The Great New York State Fair

Rising country music star Cooper Alan will make his Great New York State Fair debut on Thursday, August 27, at 6 p.m. on the Chevy Court stage. Garnering millions of fans and social media followers, Alan’s honest lyrics and compelling storytelling have quickly positioned him as one of country music’s… Read more »

Grammy Award-Winning Musician Brandy Clark to Bring Acclaimed Songs to The Great New York State Fair

Award-winning Country and Americana singer-songwriter Brandy Clark joins this year’s Pride Day lineup at The Great New York State Fair, performing at Chevy Court on Friday, August 28, at 6 p.m. A Grammy, Country Music Award, and Americana Award-winner, Clark is one of the most esteemed songwriters and musicians in music… Read more »

Australian Rockers Air Supply to Perform at The Great New York State Fair

We’re far from “All Out of Love” at The Great New York State Fair— we’re “Lost in Love” as international soft rock favorites Air Supply return to the Chevy Court stage on Sunday, August 30 at 6 p.m. Formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1975, Air Supply has grown into one of… Read more »

The Calling to Celebrate Anniversary at The Great New York State Fair

American rock band The Calling, whose #1 chart-topping single made waves 25 years ago this month, will perform at Chevy Court at The Great New York State Fair on Thursday, August 27, at 1 p.m. Formed in Los Angeles in 1996 and fronted by vocalist Alex Band, The Calling rose to… Read more »

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