NYS Fair makes final concert announcement, adding a famous rapper to the lineup

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Less than a month before the start of the 2024 New York State Fair, Rick Ross has been scheduled to play Suburban Park on September 1 at 8 p.m.

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“We’ve now announced the complete entertainment lineup for The Chevrolet Music Series in Chevy Court and Suburban Park and can’t wait to watch fairgoers enjoy all that The Fair has to offer this year. With world-class grounds entertainment, national recording artists, delicious food and beverage choices, and the very best of New York State agriculture all at your fingertips, The Fair is the place to be. We can’t wait to welcome everyone!” said Fair Director, Julie LaFave.

Some of the rapper’s more popular songs include, “Everyday Hustle,” “Aston Martin Music,” “Stay Schemin,” “Hustlin’,” and more.

According to the Fair, Ross has been nominated for a Grammy Award nine times and has won four BET awards in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Ross also has dozens of multiplatinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and five No. 1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

The Fair starts on Wednesday, August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.

2024 New York State Fair concert lineup

Artist:

Place:

Time:

Date:

Chubby Checker

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Digital Underground, Tone Loc, Color Me Badd

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Joey Fatone and AJ McLean

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

RVSHVD

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Ace Frehley

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Warren Zeiders

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Sophie B. Hawkins

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23

Sister Sledge

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23

TLC

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23

Kidz Bop

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Chevelle

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 24

The Elders

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Dax

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Dropkick Murphys

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26

CAIN

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26

Megan Moroney

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26

Little Anthony

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Blue ?yster Cult

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Stephen Sanchez

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Danielle Ponder

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Chapel Hart

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 29

Big Boi

Suburban
Park

8 p.m.

Friday, Aug.
30

JAMS Funk Fest (with headliners Raydio, TMF, and C.P. Lacey)

Chevy Court

12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Brian Kelley

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Blippi

Chevy Court

1 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 1

Snow Tha Product

Chevy Court

6 p.m.

Rick Ross

Suburban Park

8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 1

Journey From the Heart

Chevy Court

12 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 2

Jackyl

Suburban
Park

6 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 2

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