SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — American Rock Band known for their hits “How to Save a Life,” “You Found Me,” and “Over My Head,” The Fray is coming to the New York State Fair on Friday, September 1.
The band is returning to the Fair for the first time since 2009 this summer and to play Chevy Court at 6:00 p.m. on September 1.
The band as we know them today burst onto the pop music scene in the mid-2000s with hits including “How to Save a Life,” You Found Me,” and of course, “Over My Head (Cable Car).” Following a successful second album in 2009, the band earned a spot on Billboard’s Artists of the Decade list.

“We hope that fans of Pop, Soft Rock, and Alternative music are going to be happy with the news that The Fray is coming back to The Fair,” said Sean Hennessey, Interim Fair Director. “When they were here in 2009, they played at the Grandstand, and this upcoming concert presents an opportunity to hear their repertoire of hits for free! When we think back to some of the biggest songs of the first two decades of the 2000s, it’s hard not to start humming along to at least one of their songs.”
As is the case with all entertainment included in the Chevrolet Music Series, The Fray’s performance at The Fair is free with Fair admission.
All acts announced thus far are provided in the tables below, and schedules are continuously updated on pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park on the Fair’s website.
Chevy Court
Wednesday, August 23 | 1:00 p.m. | Chubby Checker |
Wednesday, August 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Salt-N-Pepa |
Thursday, August 24 | 1:00 p.m. | Alex Miller |
Thursday, August 24 | 6:00 p.m. | Quiet Riot |
Friday, August 25 | 1:00 p.m. | Mary Lambert |
Friday, August 25 | 6:00 p.m. | Doechii |
Saturday, August 26 | 1:00 p.m. | Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig’s Adventure |
Saturday, August 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Julio Iglesias Jr. |
Sunday, August 27 | 1:00 p.m. | The Prodigals |
Sunday, August 27 | 6:00 p.m. | Matt Stell |
Monday, August 28 | 1:00 p.m. | Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone |
Monday, August 28 | 6:00 p.m. | Anne Wilson |
Tuesday, August 29 | 1:00 p.m. | Tommy James and the Shondells |
Tuesday, August 29 | 6:00 p.m. | Bret Michaels’ Parti Gras |
Wednesday, August 30 | 1:00 p.m. | “Seven Wonders” – Fleetwood Mac tribute band |
Wednesday, August 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Chapel Hart |
Thursday, August 31 | 1:00 p.m. | Avalanche |
Thursday, August 31 | 6:00 p.m. | Lee Greenwood |
Friday, September 1 | 1:00 p.m. | Crash Adams |
Friday, September 1 | 6:00 p.m. | The Fray |
Saturday, September 2 | 12 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. | JAMS Funk Fest Featuring: Brick (6:45 p.m.) & Dazz Band (8:15 p.m.) |
Sunday, September 3 | 1:00 p.m. | Elvie Shane |
Sunday, September 3 | 6:00 p.m. | Joywave |
Monday, September 4 | 12:00 p.m. | The High Kings |
Monday, September 4 | 4:00 p.m. | Foghat |
Suburban Park:
Wednesday, August 23 | 2:00 p.m. | Steven Page |
Wednesday, August 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Lainey Wilson |
Thursday, August 24 | 2:00 p.m. | Tonic |
Thursday, August 24 | 8:00 p.m. | Theory of a Deadman |
Friday, August 25 | 2:00 p.m. | Rebecca Black |
Friday, August 25 | 8:00 p.m. | GAYLE |
Saturday, August 26 | 2:00 p.m. | Slick Rick |
Saturday, August 26 | 8:00 p.m. | George Thorogood and the Destroyers |
Sunday, August 27 | 2:00 p.m. | Boys World |
Sunday, August 27 | 8:00 p.m. | Bell Biv Devoe |
Monday, August 28 | 8:00 p.m. | REO Speedwagon |
Tuesday, August 29 | 8:00 p.m. | Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line |
Wednesday, August 30 | 8:00 p.m. | Ann Wilson of Heart |
Thursday, August 31 | 8:00 p.m. | Ludacris |
Friday, September 1 | 2:00 p.m. | Danielle Bradbery |
Friday, September 1 | 8:00 p.m. | J.I.D |
Saturday, September 2 | 2:00 p.m. | Claire Rosinkranz |
Saturday, September 2 | 8:00 p.m. | Quinn XCII |
Sunday, September 3 | 2:00 p.m. | Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza |
Sunday, September 3 | 8:00 p.m. | Yung Gravy and bbno$ |
Monday, September 4 | 1:00 p.m. | Hairball |
Monday, September 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Skid Row |