NYS Fair concert guide: Dropkick Murphys shipping up for Day 5 (Sunday, Aug. 25) (2024)

Welcome to our daily New York State Fair concert guide! We’ll be publishing a list of music performers and showtimes every day of the 2024 NYS Fair on syracuse.com.

There are two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court. Suburban Park will host the Fair’s largest concerts in the New York Experience area on the west end near Gate 10, in the back of the Midway and past the Expo Center. Chevy Court is located near Gate 1, next to the Center of Progress Building and by the Dairy Products Building. Both have limited seating available.

No tickets are required for concerts. All are free with admission to the Fair, which is $8 this year — and free for seniors 65 and older and kids 12 and under.

Here’s what to expect on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024 (Day 5):

The Elders - 1 p.m. at Chevy Court

The Elders, an Irish American folk rock band from Kansas City, will be a nice appetizer for tonight’s headliner. The group has released more than 10 albums since making their debut in 2000.

Dax - 6 p.m. at Chevy Court

Dax is a Canadian-born Nigerian singer-songwriter who recently exploded on the country music scene with his No. 1 hit “Dear Alcohol.” He also mixes hip-hop and other genres on other songs like “Joker,” “To Be a Man” (feat. Darius Rucker), “God’s Eyes,” “Dear God” and “To Be a Man.”

Dropkick Murphys - 8 p.m. at Suburban Park

The Dropkick Murphys have played the NYS Fair almost every year since 2018, when they Celtic punk rock band first played as a last-minute replacement for Dickey Betts. The Ken Casey-led group drew 30,200 fans in 2019, one of the largest crowds in NYS Fair concert history, and endeared themselves to Central New York with tributes to Syracuse native Bill Dineen (who was a hero in the Boston Americans’ 1903 World Series win) and to iconic Syracuse barkeeper Peter Coleman. Their hits include “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” “Rose Tattoo,” “The State of Massachusetts,” “The Boys are Back,” “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ya” and “Tessie.”

More music:

• Bells & Motley - 12, 2 & 4 p.m. at Daniel Parrish Witter Agricultural Museum
• Faces by LoLo - 12, 4 & 6 p.m. at Pan-African Village
• Eli Wasswa - 1 p.m. at Pan-African Village
• TJ Sacco Band - 2 p.m. at The Shamrock at the Fair
• Terry & Joe - 2:30 p.m. at Suds Courtside Grill
• Shan’Que Johnson - 3 p.m. at Pan-African Village
• Mark Zane - 4 p.m. at Empire Theater
• Benjamin Kaggwa - 5 p.m. at Pan-African Village
• Shawn Halloran - 5 p.m. at The Eatery Pub
• Just Joe - 6 p.m. at The Shamrock at the Fair
• Dirt Road Ruckus Duo- 7 p.m. at Bosco’s
• Menage A Soul - 7:15 p.m. at The West End II
• Custom Taylor Band - 7:30 p.m. at Suds Courtside Grill
• Darryl Brooks - 8 p.m. at Pan-African Village

Other performers on the fairgrounds include Nerveless Nocks, Bandaloni the One Man Band, Hilby the Skinny German Juggle Boy, racing pigs, a giant robot, and more. Additional fun includes a dinosaur exhibit, and performances in the Asian Village (Aug. 21-25), Latino Village (Aug. 29-Sept. 2) and Indian Village.

See full daily entertainment schedules here.

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Concert rules: The NYS Fair website outlines its policy for events at Suburban Park or Chevy Court.

• Smoking/vaping is not permitted within the grassy areas of Chevy Court or Suburban Park.
• No standing on benches or tables.
• No sitting on shoulders of another.
• Aisles must be kept clear of people, strollers, wheelchairs, scooters, etc.
• Seats may not be “saved” for others. In the event of personal necessity, an individual may hold up to 2 additional seats for a limited time.
• Unattended personal items, such as blankets, clothing, coolers, bags, etc., that are intended to save seats will be collected and held for return to the Fairgoer.
• Wheelchair and limited-mobility seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each wheelchair and limited-mobility seat is allowed 2 companion seats. Companions seated in the wheelchair section must remain seated.
• Vision and Hearing Impaired seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each Vision and Hearing Impaired patron is allowed 1 companion seat. Companions seated in the Vision and Hearing Impaired section must remain seated.
• No professional cameras or professional recording devices allowed.
• No umbrellas while the show is underway.

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2024 NYS FAIR CONCERT SCHEDULE

Aug. 25 at 1 p.m.: The Elders at Chevy Court

Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.: Dax at Chevy Court

Aug. 25 at 8 p.m.: Dropkick Murphys at Suburban Park

Aug. 26 at 1 p.m.: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone at Chevy Court

Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.: CAIN at Chevy Court

Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.: Megan Moroney at Suburban Park

Aug. 27 at 1 p.m.: Little Anthony & The Imperials at Chevy Court

Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.: Blue Öyster Cult at Chevy Court

Aug. 27 at 8 p.m.: Stephen Sanchez at Suburban Park

Aug. 28 at 1 p.m.: Crystal Gayle at Chevy Court

Aug. 28 at 6 p.m.: Danielle Ponder at Chevy Court

Aug. 28 at 8 p.m.: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts at Suburban Park

Aug. 29 at 1 p.m.: Tom Nitti at Chevy Court

Aug. 29 at 6 p.m.: Chapel Hart at Chevy Court

Aug. 29 at 8 o.m.: Flo Rida at Suburban Park

Aug. 30 at 1 p.m.: The Cleverlys at Chevy Court

Aug. 30 at 6 p.m.: Josh Ross at Chevy Court

Aug. 30 at 9 p.m.: DJ Swiftie at Chevy Court

Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.: Big Boi at Suburban Park

Aug. 31 from 12-10 p.m.: JAMS Funk Fest 2024 f/ Raydio at 6:30 p.m. & TMF at 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Aug. 31 at 8 p.m.: Brian Kelley at Suburban Park

Sept. 1 at 1 p.m.: “Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour” at Chevy Court

Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.: Snow Tha Product at Chevy Court

Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.: Rick Ross

Sept. 2 at 12 p.m. & 4 p.m.: Journey From the Heart at Chevy Court

Sept. 2 at 6 p.m.: Jackyl at Suburban Park

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