Two-Time Grammy Winner Shaggy to Perform at The Great New York State Fair This Summer

“Life is one big party when you’re still young…” or any age for that matter when Grammy Award-winner Shaggy takes over Suburban Park stage at the Great New York State Fair on Sunday, August 31 at 8:00 p.m., performing his most beloved hits.

The only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy has sold more than 40 million albums to date. The Kingston, Jamaica native has also landed eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums on the Billboard 200, including four in the top 40. He is among the top three streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify along with Bob Marley and Sean Paul.

Shaggy’s first platinum album dropped in 1995 and took over radio waves with his platinum-selling single “Boombastic.” The song marked his first appearance on the Billboard Top 100 as it peaked at No. 3 overall.  His star power continued to climb in 2000 with the release of the six-time platinum selling record “Hot Shot.” The album boasted a pair of mega hits, including “It Wasn’t Me,” and “Angel” – both of which reached No. 1 in the United States and were certified platinum three times.

Over the last two decades, Shaggy, managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company, has continued to produce hits and be recognized at the highest level with eight Grammy nominations to his credit. His collaborative album with rock icon Sting, entitled “44/876” earned him his second Grammy Award in 2019 for Best Reggae Album while their latest release,“Til A Mawnin,’” debuted at #1 on the US iTunes Reggae Songs chart.

“We’re excited to have another Grammy-winning artist as part of our musical lineup this year,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “Shaggy has been bringing joy to listeners for decades and has produced some of the biggest hits in music history that I know will have Suburban Park bouncing. We placed an emphasis on bringing in some first-time acts this year and we’re looking forward to rolling out our entertainment lineup in the coming weeks and building anticipation for this year’s Fair.”

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.

Chevy Court:

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
Tuesday, August 26	1:00 p.m.	Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Tuesday, August 26	6:00 p.m.	Sister Hazel
Thursday, August 28	6:00 p.m.	Maddie & Tae

Suburban Park:

Saturday, August 23	8:00 p.m.	O.A.R.
Sunday, August 24	8:00 p.m.	Busta Rhymes
Sunday, August 31	8:00 p.m.	Shaggy

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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