Erie County Fair welcomes Shaggy to grandstand

Multi-Platinum superstar to perform Aug. 9

Erie County Agricultural Society Press Release

The Erie County Fair is bringing the island vibes to Western New York. The venue announced Grammy Award-winning artist Shaggy will take the stage Saturday, Aug. 9, in the Buffalo News Grandstand, as part of the Channel 4 concert series.

Shaggy, best known for his international chart-toppers “It Wasn’t Me,” “Angel,” “Boombastic” and “Oh Carolina,” has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. He remains the only Diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history. His genre-blending sound – mixing reggae, pop and R&B – has earned him two Grammy Awards, countless nominations, and collaborations with artists including Sting, Sean Paul and Olivia Rodrigo.

With an energy-packed performance and hits that span decades, Shaggy is sure to bring a dance-ready crowd to Hamburg.

Tickets for Shaggy’s performance and the other concerts go on sale to the public starting June 6 at www.ECFair.org. Members of the Erie County Agricultural Society receive early access to purchase tickets (on June 5). Membership applications are due May 31 and available at www.ecfair.org/ecasmembership. All tickets purchased in advance include free gate admission to the Erie County Fair on the day of the show.

Recently announced at the 2025 Erie County Fair

√ Aug. 6 – 1964… The Tribute

√ Aug. 7 – Foreigner

√ Aug. 8 – Happy Together Tour featuring The Turtles, Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, and The Cowsills

√ Aug. 9 – Shaggy

The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private, not-for-profit membership organization. Established in 1819, it is the oldest civic organization in Western New York. The mission of the ECAS, producers of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York. The 2025 Erie County Fair will be held Aug. 6-17. Visit www.ECFair.org.