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Syracuse,
NY – May 2025 / NewsmakerAlert: Magic will be headed to The
Great New York State Fair this summer as ABBA tribute and Bruno
Mars tribute acts are set to open and close Chevy Court’s entertainment
lineup at the 2025 Fair. First up, The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA will
kick off The Fair, sharing the pop-icon’s classic tunes on Chevy Court
at 1 pm on Wednesday, August 20. Capping off this year’s
13-day run at The Fair, 24K Magic - The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience
will bring these popular bops to Chevy Court at 4 pm on Monday,
September 1.
21st Century Artists has
presented The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, the ultimate ABBA tribute show
throughout North America, for well over 20 years. The audience and press
all agree – “This is the closest to ABBA you’ll ever get!” The Concert:
A Tribute to ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world,
dazzling all who see them with their fantastic performance while playing
the most iconic hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,”
“Knowing Me, Knowing You,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and “Dancing
Queen.”
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Next, step into a world
of electrifying entertainment with 24K Magic, the #1 Bruno Mars Tribute
Show that has captured hearts and ignited stages across the globe. With
dazzling showmanship, unparalleled vocals, and an uncanny ability to channel
the charisma of Bruno Mars himself, this act is a gateway to a night of
pure musical magic. Having performed in 41 states and 11 countries, 24K
Magic brings their infectious energy to audiences everywhere. They’ve rocked
military bases in Okinawa, celebrated in Qatar, and brought audiences to
their feet in Jordan, making them an international sensation and a favorite
for fans worldwide. This high-energy performance is packed with Bruno Mars’
greatest hits, including “Uptown Funk,” “Locked Out of Heaven,” “Just the
Way You Are,” and, of course, “24K Magic.” Every song is delivered with
heart-pounding precision, capturing the sound, look, and feel of Bruno
Mars’ legendary concerts.
“‘Looking for something fun
to do?’ Whether it’s Dancing Queen or Uptown Funk, The Fair has your summer
dance party covered,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “I’m excited
that these two acts are set to open and close our 2025 Fair lineup. Covering
the run of the Fair from start to finish, these excellent entertainers
are sure to have Fairgoers saying, ‘thank you for the music!’”
The Fair starts Wednesday,
August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1.
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 2025
Chevrolet
Music Series will feature 41 national recording acts. There will be
a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate
1), and an 8 p.m. concert each evening at Suburban Park (located
on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway). The Fair will
also host two special shows at 9 p.m. on Friday, August 22 and 29 at Chevy
Court.
All concerts announced thus
far are provided in the charts 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 20 – 1:00
p.m. – The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
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Thursday, August 21 – 6:00 p.m.
– Cheap Trick
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Saturday, August 23 – 1:00 p.m.
– Kidz Bop
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Saturday, August 23 – 6:00 p.m.
– Kameron Marlowe
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Sunday, August 24 – 1:00 p.m.
– Los Lonely Boys
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Monday, August 25 – 1:00 p.m.
– The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
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Tuesday, August 26 – 1:00 p.m.
– Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone
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Tuesday, August 26 – 6:00 p.m.
– Sister Hazel
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Wednesday, August 27 – 6:00
p.m. – Red Hot Chilli Pipers
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Thursday, August 28 – 6:00 p.m.
– Maddie & Tae
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Friday, August 29 – 6:00 p.m.
– Yacht Rock Revue
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Friday, August 29 – 9:00 p.m.
– DJ Pauly D
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Sunday, August 31 – 1:00 p.m.
– Blippi: Join the Band Tour
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Monday, September 1 – 12:00
p.m. – Dionne Warwick
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Monday, September 1 – 4:00 p.m.
– 24K Magic - The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience
Suburban Park:
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Wednesday, August 20 – 8:00
p.m. – Nate Smith
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Thursday, August 21 – 8:00 p.m.
– Steve Miller Band
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Saturday, August 23 – 8:00 p.m.
– O.A.R.
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Sunday, August 24 – 8:00 p.m.
– Busta Rhymes
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Sunday, August 31 – 8:00 p.m.
– Shaggy
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Monday, September 1 – 6:00 p.m.
– +LIVE+
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,
X/Twitter,
and Instagram.
Media Contact:
Jola
Szubielski
Department of Agriculture
& Markets
Public Information Officer
518-457-0752
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