Erika Jayne of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' to DJ at NYS Fair

The Bravo star will perform on Friday, Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. at Chevy Court.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Erika Jayne, also known as DJ Pretty Mess and a star of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' will perform a DJ set at the 2026 New York State Fair on Friday, August 28 at 9 p.m. on the Chevy Court stage. Jayne has had several #1 dance hits since launching her professional singing career in 2007.

Why it matters

The addition of Erika Jayne, a well-known reality TV personality, to the NYS Fair lineup is expected to draw a large crowd and generate excitement for the annual event. Her performance as a DJ will also showcase her musical talents beyond her reality TV fame.

The details

Erika Jayne, whose full name is Erika Girardi, is known for her role on the Bravo reality series 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.' In addition to her reality TV work, she has also had a successful music career, launching her first single 'Roller Coaster' in 2007 which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. She has since released eight more #1 dance hits.

  • The 2026 New York State Fair runs from Wednesday, August 26 through Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
  • Erika Jayne, as DJ Pretty Mess, will perform on Friday, August 28 at 9 p.m.

The players

Erika Jayne

Also known as DJ Pretty Mess, she is a reality TV star on 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' and a successful dance music artist with several #1 hits.

New York State Fair

An annual state fair held in Syracuse, New York that features concerts, rides, food, and other entertainment.

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What’s next

Tickets for the 2026 New York State Fair, including Erika Jayne's DJ performance, will go on sale in the coming months.

The takeaway

The inclusion of a high-profile reality TV personality like Erika Jayne as a musical performer at the New York State Fair demonstrates the event's ability to attract diverse talent and entertainment to draw large crowds and generate excitement for the annual celebration.