Carly Pearce to perform at the 2025 Great NYS Fair
The Nashville star will be at the fair on Wednesday, August 27, at 8 p.m.
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Her music, which includes four No. 1 hit singles, awards, and the story of leaving home at 16 years old to sing at Dollywood, goes to show how dedicated she is to her passion for country music.
Her latest album, 'hummingbird,' received critical acclaim with its PLATINUM-certified lead single 'we don't fight anymore' featuring Chris Stapleton, earning Pearce her second Grammy nomination.
'We are so excited to host award-winning artist Carly Pearce, who has amazing talent and that will be sure to bring out a huge crowd,' said Julie LaFave, Fair Director. 'We're proud to be able to provide top-notch entertainment like this that will be sure to have fairgoers singing the night away.'
The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which is on sale now through the Fair's recently launched Star-Spangled Savings ticket sale promotion. The sale closes July 6 at midnight. Regular-priced admission tickets will be on sale through the end of the fair.
All concerts currently announced are listed below. The website will be continuously updated with more shows.
Artist:
Place:
Time:
Date:
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Chevy Court
1 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Nate Smith
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Cheap Trick
Chevy Court
6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Steve Miller Band
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Lily Rose
Chevy Court
1 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22
Neon Trees
Chevy Court
6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22
Jessie Murph
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22
The Lady Gaga Tribute
Chevy Court
9 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 22
Kidz Bop
Chevy Court
1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Kameron Marlowe
Chevy Court
6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23
O.A.R
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 23
Los Lonely Boys
Chevy Court
1 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Busta Rhymes
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Chevy Court
6 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 25
98 Degrees
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 25
Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
Chevy Court
1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Sister Hazel
Chevy Court
6 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Chevy Court
6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Carly Pearce
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Maddie & Tae
Chevy Court
6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 28
DJ Pauly D
Chevy Court
9 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 29
Shaggy
Suburban Park
8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Dionne Warwick
Chevy Court
12 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1
24K Magic – The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience
Chevy Court
4 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1
+LIVE+
Suburban Park
6 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1
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