| Date | Time |
| Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 8:35pm |
Get ready to groove, as Grammy-nominated Stokley, former lead singer of the legendary R&B group Mint Condition, and Go-Go and funk pioneers E.U. Featuring Sugar Bear will be co-headlining JAMS Funk Fest 2K26 at The Great New York State Fair! The all-day music festival at Chevy Court will bring the beats on Saturday, September 5, beginning at noon.
Prepare for a full day of music, culture, and electrifying performances. The Fest will kick off at 12 p.m. and last until 10:00 p.m., with several talented and inspiring artists taking the stage in turn. CJack Run will open at 12 p.m.; followed by Kevin Stephens & Free Spirit (Gospel) at 2:15 p.m.; Magnetic Flow (R&B, jazz, and funk) at 3:20 p.m.; Brownskin Band (Blues) at 4:25 p.m.; and TT315 (Old School Funk and R&B) at 5:30 p.m., Co-headliner E.U. featuring Sugar Bear will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. and Stokley will close out the Fest at 8:35 p.m.
Stokley Williams, who simply goes by the stage name Stokley, co-founded the renowned R&B group Mint Condition in the early 1980s. By the early '90s, the group already met success with songs like “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes),” “U Send Me Swingin’,” and “What Kind of Man Would I Be?,” which garnered Grammy and Soul Train nominations, as well as an induction into the Soul Music Hall of Fame. With a performance style compared to Usher and Chris Brown, and unmatched musicianship and stage presence, Stokley is guaranteed to deliver a powerful finale.
The JAMS acronym stands for Joined Artists, Musicians, and Singers. JAMS is a collaborative of creatives from Syracuse, NY working to enhance the local arts scene through the offerings of diverse artists.
All concerts are included in the price of admission. 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.
All concerts/acts in the Chevrolet Music Series – including Chevy Court performances – are free to fairgoers with your Fair admission. Seating areas are available on a first come – first seated basis. Read through the rules available in the Fair’s Concert Policy.