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Syracuse,
NY – June 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: If you’re unable to score a
ticket to the Eras Tour this summer, there’s no need for “Bad Blood.” The
Great New York State Fair has a Taylor-made
opportunity for you to “Shake it Off,” as one of the world’s top Taylor
Swift inspired tribute artists, DJ Swiftie, will perform on Chevy Court
Stage on Friday, August 30 at 9:00 p.m.
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 From
“Cruel Summer” to “Anti-Hero” and every anthem in between, DJ Swiftie has
amassed an impressive following with a themed dance party crafted around
everyone’s favorite Taylor Swift songs that promises to have Swifties dancing
and singing the night away.
One of the world’s premiere
tribute artists, DJ Swiftie has entertained audiences across United States
and is currently performing as part of a coast-to-coast tour with over
60 shows lined up in 2024.
“This is one that I personally
can’t wait for,” said Interim Fair Director Julie LaFave. “The Fair
is all about making memories and sharing them with loved ones. I can picture
people of all ages dancing and laughing in Chevy Court and creating a summer
memory that will last a lifetime. What a fun opportunity for Taylor Swift
fans and music lovers alike to have a blast listening to some of their
favorite songs at The Great New York State Fair.”
The show, which is part of
a three-show lineup in Chevy Court on August 30, is scheduled
to begin at 9:00 p.m. and will feature a state-of-the-art light
show.
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. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is
free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.
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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Wednesday, August 21 – 6:00
p.m. – 90s Rewind: Iconic Digital Underground, Tone Loc, & Color Me
Badd
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Thursday, August 22 – 1:00 p.m.
– RVSHVD
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Thursday, August 22 – 6:00 p.m.
– Ace Frehley
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Friday, August 23 – 1:00 p.m.
– Sophie B. Hawkins
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Friday, August 23 – 6:00 p.m.
– Sister Sledge
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Saturday, August 24 – 1:00 p.m.
– Kidz Bop
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Saturday, August 24 – 6:00 p.m.
– Ying Yang Twins
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Sunday, August 25 – 1:00 p.m.
– The Elders
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Sunday, August 25 – 6:00 p.m.
– Dax
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Monday, August 26 – 1:00 p.m.
– Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
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Monday, August 26 – 6:00 p.m.
– CAIN
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Tuesday, August 27 – 1:00 p.m.
– Little Anthony and the Imperials
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Tuesday, August 27 – 6:00 p.m.
– Blue Öyster Cult
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Wednesday, August 28 – 6:00
p.m. – Danielle Ponder
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Thursday, August 29 – 6:00 p.m.
– Chapel Hart
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Friday, August 30 – 6:00 p.m.
– Josh Ross
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Friday, August 30 – 9:00 p.m.
– DJ Swiftie
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Saturday, August 31 – 12:00-10:00
p.m. – JAMS Funk Fest 202
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Sunday, September 1 – 1:00 p.m.
– Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
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Sunday, September 1 – 6:00 p.m.
– Snow Tha Product
Suburban Park:
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Wednesday, August 21 – 8:00
p.m. – Joey Fatone and AJ McLean
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Thursday, August 22 – 8:00 p.m.
– Warren Zeiders
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Friday, August 23 – 8:00 p.m.
– TLC
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Saturday, August 24 – 8:00 p.m.
– Chevelle
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Sunday, August 25 – 8:00 p.m.
– Dropkick Murphys
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Monday, August 26 – 8:00 p.m.
– Megan Moroney
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Tuesday, August 27 – 8:00 p.m.
– Stephen Sanchez
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Wednesday, August 28 – 8:00
p.m. – Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
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Friday, August 30 – 8:00 p.m.
– Big Boi
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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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