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Syracuse,
NY – March 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Rock and roll, rhythm and
blues, doo-wap and dance hits: the Great
New York State Fair is thrilled to usher in the sensational sounds
of the ‘60s with the addition of some of the biggest stars of the era into
its entertainment lineup this summer. Rock and roll legend Chubby Checker
is set kick off the 2024 Great New York State Fair by taking the Chevy
Court Stage at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, August 21! The following week,
on Tuesday, August 27, doo-wap singer Little Anthony will
make his debut appearance at the Fair on Chevy Court at 1:00 pm.
Chubby Checker, whose career
spans more than 60 years, is a Fair fan favorite, and is returning for
the third year in a row to ‘twist again’ with fans and fairgoers. This
will be his sixth performance at The Fair. While he is best known for “The
Twist,” the first number one song of all time from the Billboard’s Hot
100, he released singles through the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and most recently
in the early 2000s. In 2014, he was inducted into the Rhythm and Blues
Hall of Fame. After over 60 years of performing, Checker cites the energy
he gets from singing and dancing with fans is the secret ingredient that
keeps the icon going year after year.
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With over 60 years in show
business and over 50 million records sold worldwide, Little Anthony, as
part of his beloved doo-wop group, has “shimmy shimmied’ his way into the
hearts of fans across generations. He will delight crowds at the Fair with
hits, including “Tears On My Pillow,” “Goin’ Out Of My Head,” “Hurt So
Bad,” and “Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko Bop.” Little Anthony was inducted into
the 2009 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and most recently inducted
into the 2018 class of The Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame.
“One of the most incredible
aspects of the Great New York State Fair is getting to see firsthand and
up-close the stuff that living legends like Chubby Checker and Little Anthony
are made of,” said Interim Fair Director Julie LaFave. “We are thrilled
that Chubby Checker is just as excited to come back for a third year in
a row as we are to have him, and are looking forward to showcasing the
talents of Little Anthony for the very first time at the Fair. We urge
fairgoers of all ages to pack their dancing shoes this summer, because
these musical icons know how to get a crowd onto their feet!”
The Fair starts Wednesday,
August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale
later this summer. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable
state fair in the country.
In total, The Fair’s Chevrolet
Music Series will feature 39 national recording acts. There will be a daily
1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and a daily
8 p.m. concert at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds,
beyond the Midway).
All concerts announced so
far are provided below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on
the Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy
Court and Suburban
Park.
Chevy Court:
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Wednesday, August 21 – 1:00
p.m. – Chubby Checker
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Friday, August 23 – 1:00 p.m.
– Sophie B. Hawkins
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Saturday, August 24 – 1:00 p.m.
– Kidz Bop
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Monday, August 26 – 1:00 p.m.
– Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
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Tuesday, August 27 – 1:00 p.m.
– Little Anthony
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Thursday, August 29 – 6:00 p.m.
– Chapel Hart
Suburban Park:
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Friday, August 21 – 8:00 p.m.
– TLC
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Wednesday, August 28 – 8:00
p.m. – Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
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Saturday, August 31 – 8:00 p.m.
– Brian Kelley
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.
It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized
as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New
York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex
that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about the
Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr,
and follow the fun on Facebook,
Twitter,
and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Jola
Szubielski
Department of Agriculture
& Markets
Public Information Officer
518-457-0752
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