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Saturday, August 30, 2025 12:00pm

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 on the Chevy Court Stage on Saturday, August 30.

Performances will kick off at 12 p.m. and last until 9:30 p.m., with a number of exciting artists taking the stage throughout the day. Youth group CJack Run Presents will kick things off at 12 p.m.; followed by Stevie Wolf Blues Express (Mississippi Blues); UAD (Temptations-style Stepping/singing group); The Music of Enchantment featuring former recording member, David Banks (National Recording Artist Stepping/singing group); and The Blacklites (Old School Funk and R&B). Rose Royce will close the day with their signature Funk and R&B sound during an 8:15 performance at Chevy Court.

The JAMS acronym stands for Joined Artists, Musicians, and Singers. JAMS is a collaborative of creatives from Syracuse, NY working to enhance the local arts scene through the offerings of diverse artists.

All concerts/acts in the Chevrolet Music Series – including Chevy Court performances – are free to fairgoers with your Fair admission. Seating areas are available on a first come – first seated basis. Read through the rules available in the Fair’s Concert Policy.

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