Free Country Music Keeps Coming to New York State Fair

The free country music keeps coming to the New York State Fair. Another rising country star has been added to the lineup, this time from Canada.

39 national recording acts will perform in 2024 and there's something for everyone - country, rock, pop, familiar favorites, and even entertainment for the kids.

Concerts Included With Ticket

The Great New York State Fair is Wednesday, August 21 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer.

Chevy Court features two performances every day. One at 1:00 PM and another at 6:00 PM. Suburban Park will feature just one 8:00 PM concert daily, eliminating the afternoon shows from previous years.

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Canadian Sensation at NYS Fair

Josh Ross who was just named the Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Canadian Country Music Award will bring his unique blend of country and rock to the Chevy Court Stage on Friday, August 30 at 6:00 p.m.

Ross is no stranger to the U.S. He's toured with Brantley Gilbert, Nickelback, and Bailey Zimmerman. This summer he's on the road with Luke Bryan for the “Mind of a Country Boy” tour.

Zeides, Kelly & Maroney

Rosh joins Megan Maroney, Warren Zeiders and Brian Kelly as the only other country acts to be announced so far.

Moroney, the New Female Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music, will perform on the Suburban Park stage Monday, August 26 at 8 PM.

Zeiders will take the stage at Thursday, August 22 - 8 PM. Kelly will perform Saturday, August 31 at 8 PM.

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Lots to See & Do

Live music is just one of the many things you can see and do at the New York State Fair this summer.

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There will be tasty food around every corner. The popular milk bar will be back and let's not forget the famous butter sculpture that gets unveiled a few days before the gates open.

The midway will be packed with more than 50 heart-pounding rides, including some familiar favorites and a few new attractions.

You can learn more about everything you can see and do at the 2024 Great New York State Fair at nysfair.ny.gov.

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