Award-winning Country and Americana singer-songwriter Brandy Clark joins this year’s Pride Day lineup at The Great New York State Fair, performing at Chevy Court on Friday, August 28, at 6 p.m.
A Grammy, Country Music Award, and Americana Award-winner, Clark is one of the most esteemed songwriters and musicians in music today. Clark won Best Americana Performance at the 66th GRAMMY Awards and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards with her acclaimed song, “Dear Insecurity,” featuring 11-time Grammy-winner Brandi Carlile. In addition to her work as a solo artist, Clark has written songs such as “A Beautiful Noise,” the Grammy-nominated duet performed by Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys, as well as Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow.” She also composed the music for the hit musical comedy, Shucked, alongside her longtime collaborator, Shane McAnally. With the show, Clark won Outstanding Music at the 67th Drama Desk Awards and was nominated for Best Original Score at the 76th Tony Awards, with Shucked receiving nine Tony nominations.
In 2026, The New York Times named Clark to its list of “The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters,” alongside prolific musicians such as Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, Jay-Z, Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Carole King.
“We’re fortunate to have an artist as acclaimed as Brandy Clark performing as part of this year’s Pride Day lineup,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “Her talent is undeniable, and her music speaks to audiences across generations and genres. We’re thrilled to welcome her to Chevy Court!”
The Fair starts Wednesday, August 26, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 7. 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 2026 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 28 and September 4 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.
Suburban Park:
| Wednesday, August 26 | 8:00 p.m. | The All-American Rejects |
| Thursday, August 27 | 8:00 p.m. | Sean Paul |
| Friday, August 28 | 8:00 p.m. | Melissa Etheridge |
| Sunday, August 30 | 8:00 p.m. | Flo Rida |
| Monday, August 31 | 8:00 p.m. | Ashanti |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Tori Kelly |
| Thursday, September 3 | 8:00 p.m. | ZZ Top |
| Friday, September 4 | 8:00 p.m. | Violent Femmes |
| Saturday, September 5 | 8:00 p.m. | Trace Adkins |
Chevy Court:
| Wednesday, August 26 | 1:00 p.m. | The Commodores |
| Wednesday, August 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Quiet Riot |
| Thursday, August 27 | 1:00 p.m. | The Calling |
| Friday, August 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Brandy Clark |
| Friday, August 28 | 9:00 p.m. | DJ Pretty Mess |
| Saturday, August 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Maddox Batson |
| Sunday, August 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Air Supply |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 1:00 p.m. | Wilson Phillips |
| Wednesday, September 2 | 6:00 p.m. | Priscilla Block |
| Thursday, September 3 | 1:00 p.m. | Herman’s Hermits |
| Thursday, September 3 | 6:00 p.m. | Jesse McCartney |
| Friday, September 4 | 1:00 p.m. | Better Than Ezra |
| Friday, September 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Braxton Keith |
| Friday, September 4 | 9:00 p.m. | Shrek Rave |
| Sunday, September 6 | 1:00 p.m. | The Magic School Bus |
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, TikTok, and Instagram.
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