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The men of R&B pop supergroup 98 Degrees will return to the Great New York State Fair this summer to give fairgoers “Just One Night” of heart-melting hits like “I Do Cherish You,” “The Hardest Thing,” “My Everything,” and “Because of You.” The classic boy band will be hitting the Suburban Park stage Monday, August 25 at 8 p.m. for a performance that is sure to Take Your Breath Away!
Known for their seamless harmonies and signature R&B-inspired ballads, 98 Degrees is an internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum, multi-award winning and nominated vocal group comprised of brothers Nick and Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre. The group has sold over 15 million albums worldwide with four Top 5 Billboard charting radio singles, including mega-hits such as “The Hardest Thing,” “I Do, Cherish You,” “Because of You,” and the number one hit single featuring Mariah Carey called, “Thank God I Found You.” 98 Degrees’ albums have reached gold or platinum status in more than 60 countries worldwide. Their first Christmas album, “98 Degrees This Christmas,” has sold over two million copies and is widely recognized as one of the most successful holiday albums ever.
“We’re so excited to welcome 98 Degrees back to the Fair this summer after an incredible performance in 2021,” said Fair Director, Julie LaFave. “Fresh on the heels of their new album, we’re looking forward to what’s sure to be a performance that brings on the nostalgia for longtime listeners while introducing a new generation of fans to the sultry sounds that defined the 90s!”
Recently, the quartet released their first album in more than a decade, Full Circle. Blending the hits of their past with the present, the album features five original new songs, as well as six “98°’s Version” note-for-note re-recordings of the band's Billboard Hot 100 top 20 hits, including "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)" and "The Hardest Thing." Released May 9, 2025, Full Circle officially gives the beloved boy band full ownership of the songs that helped shape and define the musical landscape of the late 90s and early 2000s.
The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which are on sale now through the Fair’s recently launched Star-Spangled Savings ticket sale promotion. The promotional sale closes July 6 at midnight. Tickets will be sold for a total of $6.28 each, which includes the price of the ticket, $6, ticket fee, $0.14, and credit card processing fee, $0.14. Each user may purchase a maximum of 12 tickets. Tickets must be purchased online by visiting The Great New York State Fair’s website.
The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Regular priced 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.
Chevy Court:
| Wednesday, August 20 | 1:00 p.m. | The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA |
| Thursday, August 21 | 6:00 p.m. | Cheap Trick |
| Saturday, August 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Kidz Bop |
| Saturday, August 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Kameron Marlowe |
| Sunday, August 24 | 1:00 p.m. | Los Lonely Boys |
| Monday, August 25 | 1:00 p.m. | The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 1:00 p.m. | Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone |
| Tuesday, August 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Sister Hazel |
| Wednesday, August 27 | 6:00 p.m. | Red Hot Chilli Pipers |
| Thursday, August 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Tom Nitti & Ashley Bryant |
| Thursday, August 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Maddie & Tae |
| Friday, August 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Yacht Rock Revue |
| Friday, August 29 | 9:00 p.m. | DJ Pauly D |
| Sunday, August 31 | 1:00 p.m. | Blippi: Join the Band Tour |
| Monday, September 1 | 12:00 p.m. | Dionne Warwick |
| Monday, September 1 | 4:00 p.m. | 24K Magic - The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience |
Suburban Park:
| Wednesday, August 20 | 8:00 p.m. | Nate Smith |
| Thursday, August 21 | 8:00 p.m. | Steve Miller Band |
| Saturday, August 23 | 8:00 p.m. | O.A.R. |
| Sunday, August 24 | 8:00 p.m. | Busta Rhymes |
| Monday, August 25 | 8:00 p.m. | 98 Degrees |
| Sunday, August 31 | 8:00 p.m. | Shaggy |
| Monday, September 1 | 6:00 p.m. | +LIVE+ |
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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