A legendary classic rock band with a slew of radio hits has just been added to the 2024 New York State Fair concert lineup.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 27 • CHEVY COURT

Blue Öyster Cult will take the stage at Chevy Court on Tuesday, August 27th. It'll be the band's first time playing the fair since 2017 -- although they did play in Central New York back in 2022 at the Turning Stone Casino.

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Blue Öyster Cult lit up the airwaves in the 1970s and 1980s with such mega hits as "Burning For You," "Cities On Flame with Rock and Roll," and, of course, "(Don't Fear) The Reaper." The latter song gained a resurgence in popularity in the year 2000 after the "More Cowbell" Saturday Night Live sketch.

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"Godzilla" is another Blue Öyster Cult hit with an interesting history. The tune was written as an homage to the classic Godzilla films, but has been passed over time and time again for an actual Godzilla movie.

As always, concerts at the Great New York State Fair are free with the price of an admission ticket.

2024 New York State Fair Concerts (Chevy Court)

Wednesday, August 21, 2024	1:00pm	Chubby Checker
Friday, August 23, 2024	1:00pm	Sophie B. Hawkins
Saturday, August 24, 2024	1:00pm	KIDZ BOP
Sunday, August 25, 2024	1:00pm	The Elders
Monday, August 26, 2024	1:00pm	Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Tuesday, August 27, 2024	1:00pm	Little Anthony
Tuesday, August 27, 2024	6:00pm	Blue Öyster Cult
Wednesday, August 28, 2024	6:00pm	Danielle Ponder
Thursday, August 29, 2024	6:00pm	Chapel Hart

2024 New York State Fair Concerts (Suburban Park)

Friday, August 23, 2024	8:00pm	TLC
Sunday, August 25, 2024	8:00pm	Dropkick Murphys
Wednesday, August 28, 2024	8:00pm	Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
Saturday, August 31, 2024	8:00pm	Brian Kelley

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"More than one million people will come together experience the 18-day celebration of delicious food, eye-opening exhibits, captivating entertainment, and great fun. This year’s New York State Fair will showcase numerous animals, hundreds of commercial attractions, scores of exciting midway rides, and dozens of big-name entertainers... all just a short trip from wherever you live!"

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Source: Classic Rockers to Play New York State Fair, First Time Since 2017

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