DATE CHANGE: 38 Special to Perform at The 2022 Great New York State Fair

Southern rockers 38 Special return to the Great New York State Fair with a Chevy Court concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 1. The band, famous for hits such as “Caught Up In You,” last performed at the Fair in 2019.

State Fair interim Director Sean Hennessey said, “These guys know how to rock an audience. We loved their last appearance, and we can’t wait to get them back up on the stage this year. It’ll be a fun night of great songs for classic rock fans.”

All concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are free with Fair admission. Concerts at the Fair are sponsored by Chevrolet.

Chevrolet Music Festival concerts announced to date include:

• Jimmie Allen, 6 p.m. August 24, Chevy Court stage
• Chevelle, 8 p.m. August 24, Chevy Park stage
• Great White, 6 p.m. August 25, Chevy Court stage
• The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T, 8 p.m. August 25, Chevy Park stage
• Niko Moon, 6 p.m. August 26, Chevy Court stage
• TLC, 8 p.m. August 26, Chevy Park stage
• Tesla, 6 p.m. August 27, Chevy Court stage
• Foreigner, 8 p.m. August 28, Chevy Park stage
• Boyz II Men, 8 p.m. August 29, Chevy Park stage
• Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, 1 p.m. August 30, Chevy Court stage
• Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, 6 p.m. August 30, Chevy Court stage
• Boy George & Culture Club, 8 p.m. August 30, Chevy Park stage
• Nelly, 8 p.m. August 31, Chevy Park stage
• Alex Miller, 1 p.m. September 1, Chevy Court stage
• Riley Green, 8 p.m. September 1, Chevy Park stage
• Tai Verdes, 1 p.m. September 2, Chevy Court stage
• Gin Blossoms, 6 p.m. September 2, Chevy Court stage
• 24KGoldn, 8 p.m. September 2, Chevy Park stage
• COIN, 2 p.m. September 3, Chevy Park stage
• Dropkick Murphys, 8 p.m. September 3, Chevy Park stage
• City Girls, 8 p.m. September 4, Chevy Park stage
• Resurrection, a Journey Tribute Band, 1 p.m., Chevy Park stage
• Night Ranger, 4 p.m. September 5, Chevy Court stage

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. The 2022 Fair begins Wednesday, August 24, and continues through Monday, September 5.

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, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Guests are invited to see photos from the Fair on Flickr and ideas are always welcome. New Yorkers are encouraged to send suggestions via email to statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.

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