{"id":155558,"date":"2026-04-02T17:42:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/155558\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:42:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:42:10","slug":"erie-county-fair-reveals-first-wave-of-2026-grandstand-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/155558\/","title":{"rendered":"Erie County Fair reveals first wave of 2026 grandstand events"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Blues-Traveler-2026-credit-Graham-Fielder.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[articleimage]\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Blues-Traveler-2026-credit-Graham-Fielder.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%;height: auto;\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Blues Traveler is, from left: Tad Kinchla, Ben Wilson, John Popper, Chan Kinchla and Brendan Hill. (Photo credit: Graham Fielder \/\/ courtesy of Milestone Collective PR)\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Blues Traveler is, from left: Tad Kinchla, Ben Wilson, John Popper, Chan Kinchla and Brendan Hill. (Photo credit: Graham Fielder \/\/ courtesy of Milestone Collective PR)<\/p>\n<p>Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 01:05 pm<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">5\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0miss nights at\u00a0the Buffalo News Grandstand\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Erie County Fair press release<\/p>\n<p>The Erie County\u00a0Fair\u00a0is\u00a0proud to announce\u00a0the first wave of\u00a0its 2026 paid grandstand entertainment lineup,\u00a0featuring ticketed headlining performances\u00a0at\u00a0the\u00a0Buffalo News Grandstand Aug. 12-23\u00a0in Hamburg.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These paid grandstand shows bring a dynamic mix of nationally recognized artists spanning classic rock, country, comedy, and modern Americana, offering something for every fairgoer.\u00a0Additional\u00a0shows included\u00a0with\u00a0admission will be announced in May.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The 2026\u00a0Buffalo News Grandstand\u00a0ticketed\u00a0shows\u00a0include:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u201cHappy Together Tour\u201d\u00a0featuring The Association, The Troggs,\u00a0Jason Scheff (Chicago lead singer,\u00a01985-2016), Gary Puckett, The Fortunes, Ron Dante, The Vogues &amp; The Cowsills; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14.: A celebration of \u201960s and \u201970s pop-rock classics, the \u201cHappy Together Tour\u201d delivers a nostalgic evening packed with chart-topping hits including \u201cHappy Together,\u201d \u201cWindy,\u201d \u201cCherish,\u201d \u201cWild Thing,\u201d \u201cFive\u00a0O\u2019Clock\u00a0World,\u201d\u00a0\u201cSugar, Sugar\u201d and \u201c25 or 6 to 4.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Joe Nichols, Phill Vassar &amp; Mark Wills; 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15: Three acclaimed country music stars share the stage for an evening of hit-filled performances featuring fan favorites such as \u201cTequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,\u201d \u201cGood Morning Beautiful,\u201d \u201cYeah,\u201d \u201cJust Another Day in Paradise,\u201d \u201cCarlene,\u201d \u201cI\u2019m Alright\u201d and \u201c19\u00a0Somethin.\u2019 \u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Max McNown\u00a0with special guest\u00a0Waylon Wyatt; Sunday, Aug. 16, 7:30 p.m.:\u00a0Rising stars Max McNown and Waylon Wyatt bring heartfelt storytelling and a modern country-folk sound to the grandstand, featuring songs including \u201cA Lot\u00a0More Free,\u201d \u201cBetter Me for You,\u201d \u201cEverything Under the Sun\u201d and \u201cArkansas Diamond.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Blues\u00a0Travelers\u00a0&amp;\u00a0Gin\u00a0Blossoms with\u00a0special guest\u00a0Spin\u00a0Doctors; 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18:\u00a0Three powerhouse bands from the golden era of \u201990s alternative rock come together for a can\u2019t-miss, multi-act show featuring radio-defining hits such as \u201cHey Jealousy,\u201d \u201cFollow You Down,\u201d \u201cRun-Around,\u201d \u201cHook,\u201d \u201cTwo Princes,\u201d \u201cLittle Miss Can\u2019t Be Wrong\u201d and \u201cHow\u2019s It Going to Be.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u2022Jeff Foxworthy; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19: One of America\u2019s most beloved comedians, Jeff Foxworthy brings his signature observational humor to the Erie County Fair. He is, perhaps, best known for his iconic \u201cYou might be a redneck \u2026\u201d routine and decades of relatable, laugh-out-loud comedy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for\u00a0all\u00a0paid\u00a0grandstand\u00a0shows\u00a0will go on sale to the public\u00a0beginning\u00a0June 5\u00a0at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ECFair.org\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.ECFair.org<\/a>. Members of the Erie County Agricultural Society receive\u00a0early access\u00a0to purchase tickets (on\u00a0June 4).\u00a0Membership applications\u00a0must be submitted by\u00a0May 31\u00a0and\u00a0are\u00a0available at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecfair.org\/ecasmembership\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">www.ecfair.org\/ecasmembership<\/a>.\u00a0All tickets\u00a0purchased\u00a0in advance will include admission to the Erie County Fair on the day of the show.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Additional\u00a0shows during the \u201cBest 12 Days of Summer\u201d (Aug. 12-23) will be announced May 5 and 19. Stay tuned!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More about the Erie County Fair: The Erie County Fair is produced by the Erie County Agricultural Society, a private, not-for-profit membership organization\u00a0established\u00a0in 1819. It is recognized as the oldest civic institution in Western New York. The group\u2019s mission is to connect communities through agriculture, education and entertainment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Blues Traveler is, from left: Tad Kinchla, Ben Wilson, John Popper, Chan Kinchla and Brendan Hill. 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