Fairgoer Favorite Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone Returns to The Great New York State Fair

For the 15th consecutive year, The Great New York State Fair will welcome back a fan favorite as Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone will play their hits on Chevy Court at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26.

Known for hits including “I’m Henry the VIII I Am,” “I’m Into Something Good,” and “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits rose to fame in the early 1960s. Since their debut, the group has amassed fourteen hit singles, seven gold albums, and sold more than 52 million recordings.

“Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone has been a staple at The Fair for nearly two decades because of their incredible ability to light up the stage and connect with audiences of all ages,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “Their music has withstood the test of time and they’ve drawn thousands of fans to Chevy Court every year. We’re so excited to have them back for another year and think that fairgoers will feel the same way.”

Following a successful career in music, Noone’s acting career flourished with guest-starring roles in prime-time television series, including “Married with Children,” “My Two Dads,” “Laverne and Shirley,” and “Quantum Leap.” The Manchester, England native would go on to host VH1’s “My Generation,” which was the highest-rated half-hour retrospective of pop/rock music in history. Today, Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone remain active as the band plays more than 200 shows each year.

The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. 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.

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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