Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2023 NYS Fair on syracuse.com.
There are two main stages: Suburban Park (formerly known as Chevy Park) and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, 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 are free with admission to the Fair.
Here’s what to expect on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 (Day 13):
The High Kings - 12 p.m. at Chevy Court
This will be the NYS Fair debut for The High Kings, a Celtic folk rock band famous for hits like “Irish Pub Song,” “The Rocky Road to Dublin” and “Galway Girl.”
UPDATE: Hairball’s 1 p.m. performance at Suburban Park has been “canceled due to unforeseen circumstances,” Fair officials said Monday.
Foghat - 4 p.m. at Chevy Court
The English rock band is best known for ‘70s hits “Slow Ride” and “I Just Want to Make Love to You.”
Skid Row - 6 p.m. at Suburban Park
Skid Row is best known for rock hits like “18 and Life,” “I Remember You” and “Youth Gone Wild,” plus new music on their latest album, “The Gang’s All Here.” The band features original members Rachel Bolan (bass), Dave “Snake” Sabo (guitar), and Scotti Hill (guitar), with Rob Hammersmith (drums) and “Swedish Idol” winner Erik Grönwall (lead vocals); Grönwall joined last year, following in the footsteps of past Skid Row singers like Sebastian Bach, Matt Fallon and Tony Harnell.
Note: Stage times are different on Labor Day from other days of the NYS Fair.
More music:
- Bailemos with DJ GI - 12 p.m. at Latino Village
- Singer-songwriter Mark Zane - 12 p.m. at Empire Theater
- The McCarthy Family Singers - 1 & 2 p.m. at Daniel Parrish Witter Agricultural Museum
- Singer-songwriter Megan Hook - 1 p.m. at Empire Theater
- Celtic Show by G&K - 1, 4 & 7 p.m. at Grange Building
- Mirianny Tifa - 2 p.m. at Latino Village
- Terry & Joe - 2 p.m. at Bosco’s
- Easy Money Big Band - 2 p.m. at Empire Theater
- The Arcade - 2:30 & 5:30 p.m. at Suds Courtside Grill
- Wayne Tucker and The Bad Mothas - 3 p.m. at Pan-African Village
- Tom Chic - 3 p.m. at The Shamrock at the Fair
- Freddy Colon & The Latin Jazz Quartet - 4 p.m. at Latino Village
- Papa Muse & Duo - 4 p.m. at Empire Theater
- Michael Houston / Sam Wynn Project - 5 p.m. at Pan-African Village
- La Joven Guardia del Teatro y La Danza Latina - 6 p.m. at Latino Village
- Ignite! Reggae Band - 7:30 p.m. at Pan-African Village
- Algo Real - 8 p.m. at Latino Village
Other performers on the fairgrounds include Bandaloni the One Man Band, Lady Houdini, Groovy” Guy Collins, Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, racing pigs, a giant robot, and more. Additional fun includes a dinosaur exhibit and dancing demonstrations in Indian Village.
See full daily entertainment schedules here.
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Concert rules:
The NYS Fair website outlines its policy for events at Suburban Park or Chevy Court.
- Smoking/vaping is not permitted within the grassy areas of Chevy Court or Suburban Park.
- 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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