Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of performers and showtimes every day of the 2022 NYS Fair on syracuse.com.
The Chevy Park stage, where this year’s bigger Fair concerts will take place, is located in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10 of the fairgrounds, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.
No tickets are required for concerts. All NYS Fair shows are free with admission to the Fair, which is $3 this year; admission is also free for anyone 65 and older or kids under 12 every day.
Here’s what to expect on Thursday, Aug. 25 – Student Youth Day / Agriculture Career Day (Day 2):
The Prodigals – 1 p.m. at Chevy Court
The Prodigals are an Irish punk rock band and a fixture at Paddy Reilly’s Music Bar in New York. They have released 10 studio albums, including one earlier this year.
David Nail – 2 p.m. at Chevy Park
Nail is a Grammy-nominated country singer best known for the No. 1 hits “Let It Rain” (feat. Sarah Buxton) and “Whatever She’s Got.”
Great White – 6 p.m. at Chevy Court
The rock band is best known for the late ‘80s hits “Rock Me” and “Once Bitten, Twice Shy.”
The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T – 8 p.m. at Chevy Park
Ice-T is an actor on “Law & Order,” reality TV star, and director of the 2012 hip-hop documentary “Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap.” As a rapper, he’s known for hits like “Colors,” “6 in the Morning,” “O.G. Original Gangster” and the controversial 1992 track “Cop Killer” with heavy metal band Body Count.
More music:
- TJ Sacco solo – 2 p.m. at The Shamrock at the Fair
- Bill Ali – 2:30 p.m. at Courtside Grill
- Dom Brown – 3 p.m. at Pan-African Village
- Diana Jacobs Band – 5 p.m. at Pan-African Village
- Escape – 6 p.m. at The Shamrock at the Fair
- Red Tangent – 7 p.m. at Bosco’s
- Diquan Julius – 7 p.m. at Pan-African Village
- The Horndogs – 7:30 p.m. at The West End II Bar & Grille
- Little Queen – 7:30 p.m. at Courtside Grill
- Lucki Caesar – 8 p.m. at Pan-African Village
Other performers on the fairgrounds include Bandaloni The One Man Band (along Restaurant Row) starting Thursday and The Strolling Piano. The Iroquois Indian Village will also feature traditional Native American dances daily.
See full daily entertainment schedules here.
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Concert rules: The NYS Fair website outlines its policy for events at Chevy Park or Chevy Court.
- Smoking/vaping is not permitted within the grassy areas of Chevy Park or Chevy Court.
- No standing on benches or tables.
- No sitting on shoulders of another.
- Aisles must be kept clear of people, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters, etc.
- Seats may not be “saved” for others. In the event of personal necessity, an individual may hold up to 2 additional seats for a limited time.
- Unattended personal items, such as blankets, clothing, coolers, bags, etc., that are intended to save seats will be collected and held for return to the Fairgoer.
- Wheelchair and limited-mobility seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each wheelchair and limited-mobility seat is allowed 2 companion seats. Companions seated in the wheelchair section must remain seated.
- Vision and Hearing Impaired seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Vision and Hearing Impaired patron is allowed 1 companion seat. Companions seated in the Vision and Hearing Impaired section must remain seated.
- No professional cameras or professional recording devices allowed.
- No umbrellas while the show is underway.
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FULL 2022 NYS FAIR CONCERT SCHEDULE
- Aug. 24 at 1 p.m.: Steven Page at Chevy Court
- Aug. 24 at 2 p.m.: Plush at Chevy Park
- Aug. 24 at 6 p.m.: Jimmie Allen at Chevy Court
- Aug. 24 at 8 p.m.: Chevelle at Chevy Park
- Aug. 25 at 1 p.m.: The Prodigals at Chevy Court
- Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.: David Nail at Chevy Park
- Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.: Great White at Chevy Court
- Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.: The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T at Chevy Park
- Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.: Jeff Rosenstock at Chevy Court
- Aug. 26 at 2 p.m.: Claud at Chevy Park
- Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.: Niko Moon at Chevy Court
- Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. TLC at Chevy Park
- Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.: The Ripcords at Chevy Court
- Aug. 27 at 2 p.m.: Tink Bennett & Tailor Made at Chevy Park
- Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.: Tesla at Chevy Court
- Aug. 27 at 8 p.m.: The Jacksons at Chevy Park
- Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.: Avalanche at Chevy Court
- Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. Lawrence
- Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.: Bryce Vine at Chevy Court
- Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.: Foreigner at Chevy Park
- Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.: Chubby Checker at Chevy Court
- Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.: Infinity at Chevy Park
- Aug. 29 at 6 p.m.: Max Weinberg’s Jukebox at Chevy Court
- Aug. 29 at 8 p.m.: Boyz II Men at Chevy Park
- Aug. 30 at 1 p.m.: Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone at Chevy Court
- Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.: Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy at Chevy Court
- Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.: Boy George & Culture Club at Chevy Park
- Aug. 31 at 1 p.m.: Tionesta at Chevy Court
- Aug. 31 at 2 p.m.: Jess Novak Band at Chevy Park
- Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.: Patti LaBelle at Chevy Court
- Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.: Nelly at Chevy Park
- Sept. 1 at 1 p.m.: Alex Miller at Chevy Court
- Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.: .38 Special at Chevy Court
- Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.: Riley Green at Chevy Park
- Sept. 2 at 1 p.m.: Tai Verdes at Chevy Court
- Sept. 2 at 2 p.m.: Lizzy McAlpine at Chevy Park
- Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.: Gin Blossoms at Chevy Court
- Sept. 2 at 8 p.m.: 24KGoldn at Chevy Park
- Sept. 3 at 2 p.m.: COIN at Chevy Park
- Sept. 3 at 1 p.m.: Syracuse JAMS FunkFest at Chevy Court
- Sept. 3 at 8:30 p.m. Midnight Star at Chevy Court
- Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.: Dropkick Murphys at Chevy Park
- Sept. 4 at 1 p.m.: Noah Thompson at Chevy Court
- Sept. 4 at 2 p.m.: NONEWFRIENDS at Chevy Park
- Sept. 4 at 6 p.m.: ERNEST at Chevy Court
- Sept. 4 at 8 p.m.: City Girls at Chevy Park
- Sept. 5 at 12 p.m.: Prince Tribute Band (Gary Sanchez Presents The Prince Experience A Loving Tribute 2 Prince)
- Sept. 5 at 1 p.m.: Resurrection – A Journey Tribute at Chevy Park
- Sept. 5 at 4 p.m.: Night Ranger at Chevy Court
- Sept. 5 at 6 p.m.: Dire Straits Legacy at Chevy Park
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