Warren Zeiders Ready to Ride The Lightning at The Great New York State Fair’s Suburban Park

A rising star in country music with a massive following, Warren Zeiders will bring his distinctive, high-energy sound and honeyed growl to The Great New York State Fair’s Suburban Park Stage on Thursday, August 22 at 8:00 p.m.

“We’re so excited to have Warren Zeiders take the Suburban Park Stage for the very first time,” said State Fair Interim Director Julie LaFave. “With mega hits like “Pretty Little Poison,” Warren Zeiders is the antidote we all need! We are thrilled to continue bringing top-notch entertainment to fairgoers this summer.”

Originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania, Zeiders was just 22 years old when he signed his first recording contract with Warner Records. After a series of live covers, his single “Ride the Lightning” caught fire and ignited a community of true believers before he’d ever toured. After his original solo acoustic version of “Ride the Lightning” became an instant hit, Zeiders released a string of rocking, but heartfelt, tracks on his own 717 Tapes platform that led People Magazine to surmise “Warren Zeiders is a wild horse who sings about the truth.”

Following a pair of well-received EPs, Zeiders completely sold out his first-ever tour in under 72 hours. To date, Zeiders has amassed over 1.4 billion global TikTok views, in excess of 870 million audio streams, and well over 39 million video plays on the heels of his recently released debut album “717 Tapes: The Album.” More recently, Zeiders has hit the airwaves with two popular singles including “West Texas Weather” and “Pretty Little Poison” while also maintaining a non-stop touring schedule with performances at Nashville’s CMA Fest and more.

The Fair starts Wednesday, August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which will go on sale later this summer. The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable state fair in the country. Tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older.

In total, The Fair’s Chevrolet Music Series will feature 39 national recording acts. There will be a daily 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1), and a daily 8 p.m. concert at Suburban Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway).

All concerts announced thus far are provided in the charts below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on the Fair’s website at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and 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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