We can confirm that the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse will run from August 20, 2025 until September 1, 2025. We can promise that you will find delicious food, and a variety of animals to see up close but which artists will perform this year?

One of the biggest draws to the New York State Fair is the entertainment. In years past artists such as Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and Garth Brooks have performed at the fair. No artist announcements have been made for 2025 as of yet but maybe you can guess?

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The New York State Fair have posted 'Concert Clues' on their Instagram and Facebook pages. These weekly clues encourage you to guess which artist might be playing in 2025. These clues could pertain to the artists name or possibly the name of a song.

This Thursday January 30th the New York State Fair will officially let the cat out of the bag with the first announcement for the 2025 season. What is your guess?

We will find out who it is on Thursday. In the meantime fans have been posting their guesses on social media. Here are some of the comments:

  • Bad Bunny - Glenn D.
  • Steve Miller Band - Mike L.
  • Cheap Trick - Marie R.
  • Chase Matthews - Lori M.

All of the concerts held at Suburban Park or at Chevy Court are free with your $8 New York State Fair admission ticket.

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