Third Country Act Added to Free Shows at 2021 New York State Fair

A third country concert has been added to the free shows at the 2021 New York State Fair.

Russell Dickerson will perform on Chevy Park stage Wednesday, August 25. He joins the Brother's Osborne and the Oak Ridge Boys as the only country acts scheduled at the New York State Fair so far this year. But more acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

“Fans of modern country music will love spending an evening with Russell Dickerson at the Fair. He’s an emerging artist who’s already seen lots of success. It will be a great night of music,” said Troy Waffner, Fair Director.

Concerts will likely take place on the Chevy Park stage in the New York Experience festival grounds. Attendance will be limited to allow for social distancing and tickets will be needed to enter the concert area. Although those tickets will be free with fair admission. Groups will be assigned to a designated area to enjoy the concert and masks will be required any time a person is outside their designated area.

2021 NYS Fair Entertainment

Nas - Friday, August 20 at 8PM
98 Degrees - Saturday, August 21 at 2PM
RATT - Saturday, August 21 (time TBD)
Brother's Osborne - Sunday, August 22 at 8PM
Bishop Briggs - Monday, August 23 (time TBS)
Foreigner - Monday, August 23 at 8PM
Dire Straits Legacy - Tuesday, August 24 (time TBD)
Train - Tuesday, August 24 at 8PM
Russell Dickerson - Wednesday, August 25 (time TBD)
REO Speedwagon - Wednesday, August 25 at 8PM
Three Dog Night - Thursday, August 26 (time TBD)
Sister Sledge - Friday, August 27 at 2PM
Melissa Etheridge - Friday, August 27 at 8PM
Great White and Vixen - Saturday, August 28 at 7PM
Dropkick Murphy's - Sunday, August 29 at 8PM
Oak Ridge Boys - Tuesday, August 31 at 2PM
Halestorm - Tuesday, August 31 at 8PM
Sheena Easton - Wednesday, September 1 at 2PM
Blue Oyster Cult - Wednesday, September 1 (time TBD)
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas - Thursday, September 2 at 7PM

Four different, concurrent festivals will take place in the outdoor areas of the fairgrounds this year. All Fairground buildings will be closed, except for bathrooms. Guest will be required to wear masks, except when eating or drinking but won't be required to show any proof of vaccinations before entering the fair gates.

Four Festivals

Food and beverage including some of the Fair's most iconic culinary experiences, such as the Pizze Fritte, sausage sandwiches and wine slushies
Daily concerts from national touring performers in the scenic, spacious New York Experience festival grounds
Midway amusement rides, games and attractions
Farm animals on display to introduce the young and young-at-heart to New York's agriculture.

The New York State Fair will run for 18 days, from August 20 to September 6. Admission is just $3 per person, and children under 12 will be free. Daily admission will be limited to approximately 50 percent capacity but could change based on COVID rates.

You can visit the New York State Fair website for more information.