This 90's Rock Band Added to New York State Fair

In just two months the gates to the Great New York State Fair will open and the fun will begin! Ride the rides, have several bites to eat and take in a concert or two. The 2023 season will kick off on Wednesday August 23rd and wrap up on Monday September 1st, Labor Day.

Many of the free concerts at the New York State Fair in Syracuse have been announced and are listed below, including the latest addition. Keep checking back for updates so you don't miss a thing. Check the dates and details below.

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90's Rock band Tonic is now scheduled to perform at the New York State Fair on Thursday August 24th at 2pm on the Suburban Park Stage. Tonic's greatest success arrived in the mid-late 90's with radio hits such as "If You Could Only See" and "Open Up Your Eyes".

In Tonic’s case, we feel the music will especially appeal to 30- and 40-somethings who were coming of age in the mid-1990s and early 2000s and have fond memories listening to these songs. - Sean Hennessey, Interim Fair Director

New York State Fair

Admission to the 2023 New York State Fair is $6 for adults but if you are under 12 or over 65 your ticket is free. The fairgrounds hours are:

Monday through Thursday - 9am - 11pm
Friday through Sunday - 9am - 11:59pm (no entry or re-entry after 10pm)
Monday 9/4 (Labor Day) the grounds will fully close at 9pm
For additional event hours click HERE

Concerts at the New York State Fair are free with your admission to the fairgrounds. Here are some recent additions to the 2023 concert series.

Wednesday 8/23 at 8pm - Lainey Wilson - Suburban Park
Wednesday 8/30 at 8pm - Ann Wilson from Heart - Suburban Park
Monday 9/4 at 6pm - Skid Row - Suburban Park

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