| Date | Time |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 7:30pm |
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 beats on Saturday, September 5, beginning at noon.
Prepare for a full day of music, culture, and electrifying performances. The Fest will kick off at 12 p.m. and last until 10:00 p.m., with several talented and inspiring artists taking the stage in turn. CJack Run will open at 12 p.m.; followed by Kevin Stephens & Free Spirit (Gospel) at 2:15 p.m.; Magnetic Flow (R&B, jazz, and funk) at 3:20 p.m.; Brownskin Band (Blues) at 4:25 p.m.; and TT315 (Old School Funk and R&B) at 5:30 p.m., Co-headliner E.U. featuring Sugar Bear will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and Stokley will close out the Fest at 8:35 p.m.
Experience Unlimited, known as “E.U.,” was co-founded by Gregory “Sugar Bear” Elliot. An iconic funk and Go-Go band, E.U. experienced the height of their popularity in the 1980s and early 1990s with their song, “Da Butt.” The dance anthem was featured on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988 and appeared on the soundtrack for the movie School Daze that same year. The enduring legacy of the group and their song helped shape modern dance culture and continues to energize audiences worldwide, most recently with Glenn Close dancing to “Da Butt” at the 93rd Academy Awards.
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 are included in the price of admission. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.
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.