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The final weekend of the 2025 New York State Fair in Syracuse promises an exciting lineup of concerts. Visitors can enjoy performances from a variety of artists without any additional cost, as the shows are included in the fair's $8 admission fee. Seniors aged 65 and older, as well as children 12 and under, can enter for free.
Friday (August 29) features a packed schedule with performances by Vertical Horizon at 1 p.m., known for hits like "Everything You Want," at Chevy Court. Yacht Rock Revue will bring smooth sounds from the 1970s and '80s at 6 p.m. in the same venue. Later, country star Dustin Lynch, with ten No. 1 singles, will perform at 8 p.m. at Suburban Park. DJ Pauly D, famous from MTV's "Jersey Shore," will close the night at 9 p.m. at Chevy Court.
Syracuse.com details the full lineup, including additional entertainment like The Mentalist Jon Stetson and the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show.
Saturday (August 30) will feature the JAMS Funk Fest at Chevy Court, with Rose Royce performing at 8:15 p.m., and All Time Low at Suburban Park at 8 p.m. Sunday (August 31) includes En Vogue at 6 p.m. and Shaggy at 8 p.m., both at Chevy Court. The fair wraps up on Monday (September 1) with Dionne Warwick at 12 p.m. and a Bruno Mars tribute at 4 p.m.
The official NYS Fair website provides a detailed schedule and additional event information.