The Great New York State Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1, at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse. Tickets, parking passes, and Midway wristbands are on sale now at https://nysfair.ny.gov. A single admission ticket costs $8 and includes access to all grounds entertainment and the Chevrolet Music Series. In addition, a Frequent Fairgoer ticket option is available for $25. The Fair continues to be one of the most affordable fairs in the nation, with admission remaining free for those aged 65 and older along with children 12 years old and under.
The Fair’s 2025 Chevrolet Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts, and all concerts are included in the price of fair admission. 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.
A list of the scheduled concerts is provided below. Schedule updates will be posted on The Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park.
Chevy Court:
Wed., Aug. 20, 1 p.m. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Wed., Aug. 20, 6 p.m. George Clinton and Parliament-Funkadelic
Thurs., Aug. 21, 1 p.m. Taylor Dayne
Thurs., Aug. 21, 6 p.m. Cheap Trick
Fri., Aug. 22, 1 p.m. Lily Rose
Fri., Aug. 22, 6 p.m. Neon Trees
Fri., Aug. 22, 9 p.m. The Lady Gaga Tribute
Sat., Aug. 23, 1 p.m. KIDZ BOP
Sat., Aug. 23, 6 p.m. Kameron Marlowe
Sun., Aug. 24, 1 p.m. Los Lonely Boys
Sun., Aug. 24, 6 p.m. GROUPLOVE
Mon., Aug. 25, 1 p.m. Slippery When Wet
Mon., Aug. 25, 6 p.m. The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Tues., Aug. 26, 1 p.m. Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
Tues., Aug. 26, 6 p.m. Sister Hazel
Wed., Aug. 27, 1 p.m. Tusk
Wed., Aug. 27, 6 p.m. Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Thurs., Aug. 28, 1 p.m. Tom Nitti & Ashley Bryant
Thurs., Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Maddie & Tae
Fri., Aug. 29, 1 p.m. Vertical Horizon
Fri., Aug. 29, 6 p.m. Yacht Rock Revue
Fri., Aug. 29, 9 p.m. DJ Pauly D
Sat., Aug. 30, 12-9:30 p.m. JAMS Funk Fest (various artists)
Sun., Aug. 31, 1 p.m. Blippi: Join the Band Tour
Sun., Aug. 31, 6 p.m. En Vogue
Mon., Sept. 1, 12 p.m. Dionne Warwick
Mon., Sept. 1, 4 p.m. 24K Magic –The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience
SUBURBAN PARK:
Wed., Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Nate Smith
Thurs., Aug. 21, 8 p.m AJR
Fri., Aug. 22, 8 p.m. Jessie Murph
Sat., Aug. 23, 8 p.m. O.A.R.
Sun., Aug. 24, 8 p.m. Busta Rhymes
Mon., Aug. 25, 8 p.m. 98 Degrees
Tues., Aug. 26, 8 p.m. Lil Jon
Wed., Aug. 27, 8 p.m. Carly Pearce
Thurs., Aug. 28, 8 p.m. Lynyrd Skynyrd
Fri., Aug. 29, 8 p.m. Dustin Lynch
Sat., Aug. 30, 8 p.m. All Time Low
Sun., Aug. 31, 8 p.m. Shaggy
Mon., Sept. 1, 6 p.m. +LIVE+
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. Visit https://nysfair.ny.gov for more information and to plan your trip.
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