This 90’s Rocker Added to the Line-up At the New York State Fair

The 2024 New York State Fair in Syracuse will open on Wednesday August 21st and wrap up on Monday September 2nd, Labor Day. Admission to the 2024 New York State Fair is $8 for adults but if you are under 12 or over 65 your ticket is free.

Now that we have the formalities out of the way why don't we announce the latest addition to the concert schedule at the Great New York State fair? If you like chainsaws and rock and roll you will love the latest announcement.

One of the final shows at the 2024 New York State Fair will be a performance by the band Jackyl! The band out of Georgia, best known for their hit single "The Lumberjack" featuring a solo performed with a chainsaw.

Jackyl will play the New York State Fair on Monday September 2, 2024 at 6pm on the Suburban Park Stage. Here are some of the shows announced to date:

• Wednesday 8/21 at 6pm - Digital Underground, Tone Loc and Color Me Badd -  Chevy Court
• Wednesday 8/21 at 8pm - Joey Fatone and AJ McLean - Suburban Park
• Thursday 8/22 at 6pm - Ace Frehley - Chevy Court
• Friday 8/23 at 8pm - TLC - Suburban Park
• Monday 8/26 at 8pm - Megan Moroney - Suburban Park
• Saturday 8/31 at 8pm - Brian Kelly - Suburban Park

Did you know that Lainey Wilson holds the record for biggest attendance at a New York State Fair concert? Lainey performed in front of 53,200 people in 2023 to top the list. Nelly held the previous record of 43,000 and the Steve Miller Band third with 36,900 in 2015.

Let's take a look back at some of the other artists that played the New York State Fair in the past. Were you at any of these shows?