Chubby Checker is inviting New Yorkers to “twist again,” like they did in 2013 – the most recent time he performed at the Great New York State Fair. The 80-year-old legend will return to the Chevy Court stage to perform at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 29.
Checker, whose career spans more than 60 years, is a Fair fan favorite. This August’s performance will be his fourth at the Fairgrounds, having performed in 1981, 1995 and 2013. Though he is best known for “The Twist,” the first number one song of all time from the Billboard’s Hot 100, he first topped the music charts in 1959 with “The Class.” He released singles through the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and most recently in the early 2000s. Checker is also known for covering popular 1960s hits during his concerts.
“Chevy Court will be the place to be to shake hips and sing along to classic songs during the afternoon on the first Monday of the New York State Fair,” said interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey. “We are thrilled that Chubby Checker is able to come back to show us all how ‘The Twist’ is done. We are fortunate to have this musical icon join our variety of musical entertainers!”
All concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are free with Fair admission. All concerts at the Fair are sponsored by Chevrolet.
To date, Chevrolet Music Festival concerts announced include:
- Jimmie Allen, 6 p.m. August 24, Chevy Court stage
- Chevelle, 8 p.m. August 24, Chevy Park stage
- Great White, 6 p.m. August 25, Chevy Court Stage
- The Art of Rap featuring Ice-T, 8 p.m. August 25, Chevy Park stage
- Niko Moon, 6 p.m. August 26, Chevy Court stage
- TLC, 8 p.m. August 26, Chevy Park stage
- Tesla, 6 p.m. August 27, Chevy Court stage
- Foreigner, 8 p.m. August 28, Chevy Park stage
- Boyz II Men, 8 p.m. August 29, Chevy Park stage
- Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone, 1 p.m. August 30, Chevy Court stage
- Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy, 6 p.m. August 30, Chevy Court stage
- 38 Special, 6 p.m., August 31, Chevy Court stage
- Nelly, 8 p.m. August 31, Chevy Park stage
- Alex Miller, 1 p.m., September 1, Chevy Court stage
- Riley Green, 8 p.m. September 1, Chevy Park stage
- Tai Verdes, 1 p.m. September 2, Chevy Court stage
- Gin Blossoms, 6 p.m. September 2, Chevy Court stage
- 24KGoldn, 8 p.m. September 2, Chevy Park stage
- COIN, 2 p.m. September 3, Chevy Park stage
- Dropkick Murphys, 8 p.m. September 3, Chevy Park stage
- Midnight Star (Headlining Annual FunkFest), 8:30 p.m. Chevy Court stage
- City Girls, 8 p.m. September 4, Chevy Park stage
- Resurrection – A Journey Tribute Band, 1 p.m., Chevy Park stage
- Night Ranger, 4 p.m. September 5, Chevy Court stage
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. The 2022 Fair begins Wednesday, August 24, and continues through Monday, September 5.
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, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Guests are invited to see photos from the Fair on Flickr and ideas are always welcome. New Yorkers are encouraged to send suggestions via email to statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.
