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This isn’t secondhand news: two tribute acts honoring legendary musical artists are joining The Great New York State Fair’s entertainment lineup this summer. First up, Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute will give The Fair a “not-so-bad name” on Chevy Court at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 25. Then, “Don’t Stop” enjoying the throwback and join Tusk, the Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Chevy Court at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 27.
“Runaway” with us to the Chevy Court Stage at 1pm August 25 to see Slippery When Wet – The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute pay homage to the New Jersey icon! The band was formed in 2003 by Jason Morey after answering many inquiries of “Are you Jon Bon Jovi?” To date, the acclaimed cover band, officially authorized by Bon Jovi to perform their highly entertaining show, has played over 2,100 shows throughout the U.S. alone, headlined on over 60 cruises on the Royal Caribbean cruise line, and played the pregame of Super Bowl 48 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The band’s shows are the most attended and highest grossing of any Bon Jovi Tribute in the country.
Next, “Landslide” back into the 1970s when Tusk, the Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute takes the Chevy Court Stage at 1 p.m. on August 27. What sets Tusk apart from the many other Fleetwood Mac tribute bands is more than the musical proficiency of each individual member, it’s the love and respect for the original band, and vocal similarities and costuming. The relationship among the five founding members of Tusk has a rich history that goes back more than four decades. Two met while playing Little League baseball, while two others met in middle school band and marched in lockstep through high school. All five have been playing music with one another over the years in various configurations of original bands, jam bands, singer-songwriter circles, and alternative rock groups. Tusk is more than a band; they are a family. Experience the wonder of a Tusk show for yourself, this summer at the Fair.
“We have a ton of great up and coming artists playing original works that we’re excited to introduce fairgoers to this summer, but we’re also so thrilled to get to work with bands like Slippery When Wet and Tusk,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “These artists are truly masters of their craft – not only paying homage to some of the greatest songwriters and musicians of all time but putting on a fantastic show too. I know fairgoers of all ages are going to enjoy these entertainers – don’t miss out on these performances!’”
The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which are on sale now through the Fair’s recently launched Star-Spangled Savings ticket sale promotion. The promotional sale closes July 6 at midnight. Tickets will be sold for a total of $6.28 each, which includes the price of the ticket, $6, ticket fee, $0.14, and credit card processing fee, $0.14. Each user may purchase a maximum of 12 tickets. Tickets must be purchased online by visiting The Great New York State Fair’s website.
The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Regular priced tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.
In total, The Fair’s 2025 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway). The Fair will also host two special shows at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22 and 29 at Chevy Court.
All concerts announced thus far are provided in the charts below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on The Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park.
Chevy Court:
| Wednesday, August 20 | 1:00 p.m. | The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA |
| Thursday, August 21 | 6:00 p.m. | Cheap Trick |
| Friday, August 22 | 1:00 p.m. | Lily Rose |
| Friday, August 22 | 6:00 p.m. | Neon Trees |
| Friday, August 22 | 9:00 p.m. | The Lady Gaga Tribute |
| Saturday, August 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Kidz Bop |
| Saturday, August 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Kameron Marlowe |
| Sunday, August 24 | 1:00 p.m. | Los Lonely Boys |
| Sunday, August 24 | 6:00 p.m. | GROUPLOVE |
| Monday, August 25 | 1:00 p.m. | Slippery When Wet |
| Monday, August 25 | 6:00 p.m. | The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 1:00 p.m. | Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Sister Hazel |
| Wednesday, August 27 | 1:00 p.m. | Tusk |
| Wednesday, August 27 | 6:00 p.m. | Red Hot Chilli Pipers |
| Thursday, August 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Tom Nitti & Ashley Bryant |
| Thursday, August 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Maddie & Tae |
| Friday, August 29 | 1:00 p.m. | Vertical Horizon |
| Friday, August 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Yacht Rock Revue |
| Friday, August 29 | 9:00 p.m. | DJ Pauly D |
| Saturday, August 30 | 12:00 p.m. | JAMS Funk Fest - CJack Run Presents: Youth Performances |
| Saturday, August 30 | 2:15 p.m. | JAMS Funk Fest - Stevie Wolf Blues Express |
| Saturday, August 30 | 3:45 p.m. | JAMS Funk Fest - UAD |
| Saturday, August 30 | 5:15 p.m. | JAMS Funk Fest - David Banks |
| Saturday, August 30 | 6:45 p.m. | JAMS Funk Fest - The Blacklites |
| Saturday, August 30 | 8:15 p.m. | JAMS Funk Fest - Rose Royce |
| Sunday, August 31 | 1:00 p.m. | Blippi: Join the Band Tour |
| Sunday, August 31 | 6:00 p.m. | En Vogue |
| Monday, September 1 | 12:00 p.m. | Dionne Warwick |
| Monday, September 1 | 4:00 p.m. | 24K Magic - The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience |
Suburban Park:
| Wednesday, August 20 | 8:00 p.m. | Nate Smith |
| Thursday, August 21 | 8:00 p.m. | Steve Miller Band |
| Friday, August 22 | 8:00 p.m. | Jessie Murph |
| Saturday, August 23 | 8:00 p.m. | O.A.R. |
| Sunday, August 24 | 8:00 p.m. | Busta Rhymes |
| Monday, August 25 | 8:00 p.m. | 98 Degrees |
| Wednesday, August 27 | 8:00 p.m. | Carly Pearce |
| Thursday, August 28 | 8:00 p.m. | Lynyrd Skynyrd |
| Saturday, August 30 | 8:00 p.m. | All Time Low |
| Sunday, August 31 | 8:00 p.m. | Shaggy |
| Monday, September 1 | 6:00 p.m. | +LIVE+ |
Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about The Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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