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C.P. Lacey and Josh Ross at Chevy Court
Chevy Court, located near the Gate 1 entrance of the Fair, hosts at least two concerts everyday. The Chevrolet Music Festival is bringing out Canadian singer-songwriter Josh Ross and comedian, dancer and impressionist C.P. Lacey. Ross was discovered in 2023 after his single “Trouble” earned a No. 1 spot on the Mediabase Canada Country Chart. An artist of three decades, Lacey will bring scarily accurate celebrity impressions to the stage. The Chevy Court performances are free with fair admission and first come, first serve seating.
When: Josh Ross — Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. and C.P. Lacey — Aug. 31 at 4 p.m., 6:15 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.
Price: $8

Flo Rida and Rick Ross at Suburban Park
Located at the Fairgrounds’ west end, the Suburban Park stage hosts one concert each day. The biggest acts on stage include Flo Rida and Rick Ross. A nine-time Grammy nominated artist, Rick Ross hits Suburban Stage Sunday with a larger-than-life setlist. Flo Rida, last year’s Juice Jam headliner, will add another stage to his resumé Thursday.
When: Flo Rida — Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. and Rick Ross — Sept. 1 at 8 p.m.
Price: $8

Brownskin Band at Pan-African Village
Pan-African Village is located between the Center of Progress Building and the Wegmans Art & Home Center. Try traditional food from Afro-Caribbean islands while listening to the Brownskin Band. The band name, formed in the combination with the founder’s last name and his instrument of choice, has won two SAMMY’s. Drum away in the John Heard Drumming Workshop and learn traditional drumming rhythms.
When: Brownskin Band — Aug. 30 at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and Sept. 2 at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Price: $8

Steve Trash at Empire Theater
Home to some of the best local music acts, the Empire Theater hosts all things theatrical. The Syracuse City Ballet performs as well as Eco-Magician Steve Trash who performs with recycled items in his magic. Subtly communicating a unique ecological message through comedic quirks and magic, Trash can be found on stage three times a day.
When: Steve Trash — Thursday Aug. 29 at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday through Monday at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m., respectively.
Price: $8