Lynyrd Skynyrd to Perform at New York State Fair

The New York State Fair has announced Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform at Suburban Park at the Great New York State Fair in August. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will perform on Thursday, August 28th at 8pm.

“Lynyrd Skynyrd’s behind some of the greatest songs ever written and that are instantly recognizable,” said Fair Director Julie LaFave. “We’re excited to have them as part of our lineup for the 2025 Fair and know they’ll draw a huge crowd eager to sing along to their favorites.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd is known for some of the most well-known songs including “Freebird,” and “Sweet Home Alabama.” The band will at Upstate New York to their 50th anniversary tour.

“More than a half century after the release of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s critically acclaimed debut album, the band resonates as deeply with their multi-generational fan base today as when they first got their start in Jacksonville, Florida in 1973. Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd rocks on with a current line-up featuring Johnny Van Zant, Rickey Medlocke, Damon Johnson, Mark “Sparky” Matejka, Michael Cartellone, Robbie Harrington, Peter Keys, Carol Chase, and Stacy Plunk. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.”

A full concert lineup for the Great New York State Fair at both Suburban Park and Chevy Court may be found HERE.