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Country Star Trace Adkins to Headline New York State Fair
The iconic baritone voice will take the stage at Suburban Park on September 5th.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Trace Adkins, the country music legend known for hits like "You're Gonna Miss This" and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk", is set to headline the New York State Fair on September 5th at 8 PM. Adkins has been a staple in country music for over 30 years and his performance is part of the Fair's 2026 Chevrolet Music Series, which will feature 41 national recording acts throughout the 12-day event.
Why it matters
The New York State Fair is one of the largest and most anticipated annual events in the region, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors. Securing a high-profile country artist like Trace Adkins as a headliner is a major coup that will likely draw large crowds and generate significant buzz around the Fair's musical lineup.
The details
Adkins will take the stage at Suburban Park on Saturday, September 5th at 8 PM. His performance is included with Fair admission, which is $8 for adults and free for kids under 12 and seniors 65 and older. The 2026 Chevrolet Music Series at the Fair will feature 41 national acts, with concerts happening daily at 1 PM and 6 PM at Chevy Court, plus an 8 PM headliner each night at Suburban Park.
- The New York State Fair runs from Wednesday, August 26, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.
- Trace Adkins will perform on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 8 PM.
The players
Trace Adkins
A country music star known for his deep baritone voice and hits like "You're Gonna Miss This" and "Honky Tonk Badonkadonk". He has been a staple in country music for over 30 years.
New York State Fair
One of the largest and most anticipated annual events in the region, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to Syracuse, New York.
What’s next
Tickets for Trace Adkins' performance at the New York State Fair will go on sale later this summer.
The takeaway
The addition of country superstar Trace Adkins to the 2026 New York State Fair's musical lineup is a major draw that will likely attract large crowds and generate significant excitement around the annual event. Adkins' decades-long career and catalog of beloved hits make him an ideal headliner to anchor the Fair's impressive Chevrolet Music Series.
