Sister Hazel Set to Take Chevy Court during The 2025 Great New York State Fair

Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate love and affection and The Great New York State Fair wants fairgoers to know it’s all for you as The Fair has announced Sister Hazel will perform at Chevy Court on Tuesday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m.

Described by Performing Songwriter Magazine as “one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years,” Sister Hazel burst onto the scene with their mega-hit “All for You,” which topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and propelled their album “Somewhere More Familiar” to platinum status.

More recently, the group had success with their debut country album “Lighter in the Dark” after it reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Country charts. The band was recognized again following the success of its four-part EP compilation series titled “Elements.” In 2018, “Water” landed on the Billboard Country Albums chart at No. 9 while “Wind” achieved the top spot on iTunes’ country page and both “Fire” and “Earth” each earned a place on Billboard’s charts.

With nearly three decades of entertaining audiences under their belts, Sister Hazel has delivered some memorable shows at some of the most famous venues in the country, including The Grand Ole Opry and Red Rocks Amphitheater. The band recently released its 13th studio album in November 2024 entitled “Sand, Sea, and Crash Debris.”

“The Fair provides the perfect environment for people to come together to enjoy amazing entertainment and sing along to some of the biggest hits of their lifetime,” said Julie LaFave, Fair Director. “Music has an uncanny ability to instantly transport us back to a point in time where we can relive memories. Sister Hazel is a fantastic addition to our incredible entertainment lineup and I’m looking forward to seeing them take the stage at Chevy Court.”

Beyond their musical activities, the band is committed to charitable efforts through “Lyrics For Life,” a non-profit founded by lead singer Ken Block, has raised over $5 million by bringing together musicians and celebrities for concerts and auctions to support cancer research and patient care.

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 chart 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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