Rap Legend Rick Ross to Bring his “Everyday Hustle” to The Great New York State Fair this Year - The Great New York State Fair (2024)

With fewer than three weeks until the start of one of summer’s most beloved traditions, The Great New York State Fair is saving a parking spot for a “Purple Lamborghini,” as hip-hop artist Rick Ross will perform at Suburban Park on September 1 at 8:00 PM.

Rick Ross is the embodiment of hard work, which has helped to skyrocket his music career, as well as his career as an entrepreneur and an author. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award nine times and has won four BET awards in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013. Ross also has dozens of multiplatinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and five number 1 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 chart.

Rick Ross released his debut album “Port of Miami” in 2006, which landed atop the U.S. Billboard Top 200 Album chart and would go on to reach gold certification from the RIAA. From then on, he released numerous hit singles and albums such as “Push It,” “Trilla,” and “Holla at Me.” Ross has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including DJ Khaled, T-Pain, and Nelly.

With his career in full swing, Ross continued to release hits such as, “Teflon Don,” “Live Fast, Die Young,” and “Self Made Vol. 1,” which featured Kayne West, Ne-Yo, Wale, and Meek Mill. Ross continued his ascension into rap royalty after creating his record label, Maybach Music Group, in 2008, which signed rappers French Montana, Omarion, Wale, and Meek Mill at the time. Building on his successful career in music, Ross ventured into the entrepreneurial world. Maybach Films was his “debut” into filmography while several additional projects are currently in production.

Ross is also a celebrated writer and has authored two books, including “Hurricanes: A Memoir” and “The Perfect Day to Boss Up.” He has been named a Bestselling Author by the New York Times twice, adding to his list of many accomplishments and accolades.

“Rick Ross always electrifies the stage and brings the audience to its feet, and we are so excited to have him light up Suburban Park at The Great New York State Fair this year,” said Fair Director, Julie LaFave. “We’ve now announced the complete entertainment lineup for The Chevrolet Music Series in Chevy Court and Suburban Park and can’t wait to watch fairgoers enjoy all that The Fair has to offer this year. With world-class grounds entertainment, national recording artists, delicious food and beverage choices, and the very best of New York State agriculture all at your fingertips, The Fair is the place to be. We can’t wait to welcome everyone!”

The Fair starts Wednesday, August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. All concerts and grounds entertainment are included in the price of admission, making The Great New York State Fair one of the most affordable state fairs in the country.

Admission tickets, parking, and passes for The Fair’s famous Midway are now on sale and can be purchased by visiting The Great New York State Fair’s website. Admission tickets are $8 (plus fees) for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older. Fairgoers can also purchase a Frequent Fairgoer pass for $25 (plus fees), which provides admission to all 13-days of The Fair’s run. Parking is $12 per vehicle, plus fees.

All concerts have now been announced are provided in the charts below. Fair staff will continue to make any update to the schedules on The Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Courtand Suburban Park.

Chevy Court:

Suburban Park:

Founded in 1841, the Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.

The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about the Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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