Date Time
Saturday, August 30, 2025 8:15pm

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, with Funk/R&B national recording group Rose Royce headlining 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 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 Grammy Award Winning, multi-platinum selling group Rose Royce has sold millions of copies of the album "Car Wash,” “In Full Bloom," and “Rose Royce Strikes Again,” just to name a few. Dazzling audiences worldwide, Rose Royce has performed at sold out venues around the globe. The group currently tours the United States as well as other parts of the world with their amazing and exciting show.

Rose Royce is a versatile group who possesses a multitude of talent and charisma and has successfully managed to stay fresh and attract new fans. Although Rose Royce is best known for their great ballads, they are one of the funkiest bands around.

In their forty-five-year recording history, Rose Royce music continues to be played on radio stations all over the world, including such sensations as “Car Wash,” "Wishing on a Star,” and "I Wanna Get Next To You.” Rose Royce’s music has been re-recorded or sampled by incredible artists including Beyonce, Seal, and Mary J. Blige.

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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