Look at all those people!

It's the second-largest crowd at a New York State Fair concert. Who's that popular? A new country star!

Laney Wilson holds the record for the largest crowd. More than 52,000 fans packed into Suburban Park to kick off the 2023 New York State Fair. That's a lot more people than the 850 who came to see her when she appeared at Kegs Canal 6 months earlier.

Wilson destroyed the previous record that was set in 2022. Rapper and singer Nelly brought in 43,000 people to Suburban Park.

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Second Largest Crowd

Move over Tennessee. There's a new orange in town. This one comes from Syracuse where Megan Moroney drew the largest crowd for 2024 and the second largest in history at the state fair.

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"Tonight is largest concert turnout at The Fair this year and the second-largest in the history of Suburban Park."

Let's hear it for the ladies of country music.

 

More Live Entertainment

There is plenty of more live entertainment that is free with your fair admission.

39 national recording acts perform throughout the 13 days of the fair this year and there's something for everyone - country, rock, pop, and familiar favorites.

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Only four country concerts are left including an icon, a local talent and one half of Florida Georgia Line.

Crystal Gayle - August 28
Tom Nitti - August 29
Chapel Hart - August 29
Brian Kelly - August 31

See all the free performances in Chevy Court and Suburban Park through Labor Day.

Every Free Concert Coming to 2024 NYS Fair

Check out every free concert at the New York State Fair this year.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams

Over 50 Heart-Pounding Rides at the New York State Fair Midway

There are plenty of rides for the kids and the kids at heart on the midway at this year's New York State Fair. Check them all out.

Gallery Credit: Credit - Polly McAdams

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