SYRACUSE, NY — Gin Blossoms return to the Great New York State Fair for the first time in more than two decades with a performance on the Chevy Court stage at 6 p.m. September 2. The band, famous for its hits “Hey Jealousy,” “Til I Hear It From You” and “Follow You Down,” last appeared at the Fair in 1996. All concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are free with Fair admission. Concerts at the Fair are sponsored by Chevrolet.
Fair Director Troy Waffner said, “It’s been a while since we’ve host Gin Blossoms and they sound as good as ever. Their music helps kick off our final weekend and I know this will be a fun night for fans.”
Chevrolet Music Festival concerts announced to date include:
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Jimmie Allen, 6 p.m. August 24, Chevy Court stage
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The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T, 8 p.m. August 25, Chevy Park stage
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Dropkick Murphys, 8 p.m. August 28, Chevy Park stage
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Boyz II Men, 8 p.m. August 29, Chevy Park stage
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Nelly, 8 p.m. August 31, Chevy Park stage
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24KGoldn, 8 p.m. September 2, Chevy Park stage
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Night Ranger, 4 p.m. September 5, Chevy Court stage
Founded in 1841, the Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. The 2022 Fair runs from August 24 to September 5.
The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Find the Great New York State Fair on its website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and enjoy photos from the Fair on Flickr. Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for the Great New York State Fair to statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.