Let Pop Icon Taylor Dayne Lead You Back to The Great New York State Fair

With a career spanning over three decades and chart-topping hit singles, global pop icon Taylor Dayne is set to perform live at Chevy Court on Thursday, August 21 at 1:00 p.m. Representing multiple genres including Pop, Dance, R&B, Adult Contemporary and Rock with hits such as “Tell It To My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back,” Taylor Dayne’s crossover popularity and international success highlight the diverse lineup of artists that will perform at The Great New York State Fair this summer.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Taylor Dayne to the Fair to frontload our lineup of incredible performers this year,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “With her powerhouse vocals and distinct sound, she truly defined an era in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and we’re excited to bring her unique presence to the Chevy Court stage.”

Taylor Dayne’s debut single “Tell It To My Heart” turned her into an overnight international star. She followed the smash hit with seventeen Top 20 singles, including the #1 songs, “Love Will Lead You Back,” “Prove Your Love,” and “I’ll Always Love You.” She has sold over 75 million albums and singles worldwide, earned three Grammy nominations, an American Music Award, multiple New York Awards, received New York Hall of Fame honors, and ranked Number 18 in Rolling Stone magazine’s Best Female Dance Artists of All Time list.

The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission. Tickets are on sale now at The Fair’s website, nysfair.ny.gov. Packed with value, a single admission ticket costs $8 and includes access to all grounds entertainment and the Chevrolet Music Series. In addition, a Frequent Fairgoer ticket option is available for $25. The Fair continues to be one of the most affordable fairs in the nation, with admission remaining free for those aged 65 and older along with children 12 years old and under.

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.

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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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