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Friday, June 14, 2013  Governor Andrew Cuomo announced eight more free concerts coming to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair this summer.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the first six free concerts coming to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair this summer.

Friday, April 05, 2013  The State Fair says it will be making announcements about up coming musical acts soon. Director Tom Ryan says he expects a full slate of Grandstand and Chevy Court acts with many big name performers.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Thomas Ryan has been appointed as the new Director of the great New York State Fair, replacing Dan O’Hara.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  The New York State Fair had its lowest total attendance in more than 20 years, but officials say that's because they cut back on the number of free tickets they give out.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  The 2012 New York State Fair begins on Wednesday August 22 and runs through Labor Day.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Entertainment for the 2012 New York State Fair is all set. That's according to Fair Director Dan O'Hara.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The final act has been announced to be a part of this year’s Chevy Court concert series at the New York State Fair - the country music group The Band Perry will perform Sunday, September 2.p.m.

Thursday, July 26, 2012  The New York State Fair announced three more Chevy Court acts, leaving only one of the 24-performer lineup left to announce.

Friday, July 13, 2012  The State Fair has announced four more acts for this year's Chevy Court concert series, bringing the total to 20 with just under six weeks before the start of the 2012 Fair.

Friday, July 06, 2012  The New York State Fair has announced five more acts for this year’s Chevy Court, including a Food Network Star, Disney Channel actress, and three rock bands Three Dog Night, "Jersey Boys" quartet Midtown Men, and Collective Soul are scheduled to perform at this year’s State Fair.

Wednesday, June 13, 2012  The State Fair’s popular free concert series will get a double dose of the 1970s and 80s as two more acts have been added to the Chevy Court lineup for 2012.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  The New York State Fair announced three more Chevy Court concert series acts that will perform this year.

Thursday, April 19, 2012  Nickelodeon actress and singer Victoria Justice, American singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson, and R&B/Hip-Hop singer Mike Posner will perform during the 2012 State Fair.

Friday, April 13, 2012  It's a sure sign that summer is right around the corner when the New York State Fair announces its first acts for free Chevy Court concerts!