You are in for a one-of-a-kind experience with an international performer. The maestro of the subconscious, Master Hypnotist Corrie J, is back for the 2025 Fair. Corrie J has wowed audiences from the bustling streets of New York to the star-studded lights of LA, from the breathtaking landscapes of Vancouver to the vibrant hum of Toronto and everywhere in between. Known for his unique blend of humor, charm, and mind-bending hypnosis, Corrie J will turn your imagination into reality and bring the show inside your mind.

The Tailgate Band has a music mix of today’s country and familiar rock classics.

Jimmy Mowery grew up in Altoona, Pennsylvania. At age eleven, after losing his father to a terrible tragedy, he decided to follow his father’s dream of being a professional singer. Once he taught himself how to play guitar, he found the best therapy in writing songs.

In 2019, Mowery finished in the top 24 on season 16 of The Voice, working with Adam Levine, Charlie Puth, and John Legend on the show. He has a story of true persistence, as it was the 11th time of trying out that was the charm.

After playing over 200 shows annually from 2011-2021 while living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mowery and his wife traded in their sticks and bricks home for an RV in order to travel the country, and deliver his music to some new ears.

🎉 PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES! 🎉 This game is built around music—but it’s way more than a music quiz. Bring the energy. Bring the vibes. Bring the FUN. Know the songs? Great. Make us laugh? Even better. But here’s the catch: not everyone wins. Only the loudest, wildest, most unforgettable players walk away with prizes. So don’t just play—perform.

Magic, Mind-Reading & Mischief (With Extra Smiles!)

Think your thoughts are private? Not when Smilin’ Pete Mystique is around! He’ll read your mind, bend reality, and make you laugh so hard you’ll forget what’s real. Is his magic faster than his wit? Even he doesn’t know! But one thing’s for sure—his tricks are smooth, his jokes are sharp, and his smile is downright contagious. Fast hands. Faster wit. And a smile that just won’t quit!

Don’t miss Smilin’ Pete Mystique at the fair—it’s magic, mayhem, and mystery, all wrapped up in one unforgettable show!

Neal McCoy has released fifteen studio albums. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number 1 singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. A seventh Top Ten hit, Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On, came in 2005 from his self-released That’s Life.

 A new studio album, XII, arrived in 2012 Co Produced by Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert. In 2013 he released Pride: A Tribute to Charley Pride, Neal’s longtime friend and mentor. 2015 brought the Big Band Standards CD You Don’t Know Me. 2017 brought Neal McCoy’s Favorite Hit’s. 10 Hits with 2 new songs. 

Neal has been on 17 USO Tours around the world and continues to say it’s one of the achievements he’s most proud of. He is also the recipient of multiple Humanitarian awards from The Academy of Country Music, The Country Radio Broadcasters and The Masonic Grand Lodge. In 2016 Neal has again made a move to continue his patriotic values by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance “Live” on his Facebook page every morning. He’s reached millions of viewers all over the country and around the world. Currently he just achieved 3000 days in a row and going strong. Neal still maintains a very busy touring schedule all through the year. Make sure to catch a show when he’s near because as Neal says “No two shows are the same!”

Magic Ben will WOW you by the mind-reading, mentlizem, magic, and illusions that are intermingled with comedy.

Masters of the Chainsaw is a limited group of the nation’s top professional chainsaw sculptors, dedicated to promoting and preserving the integrity of the art form and its performance. During a forty five-minute show, from behind protective netting, onlookers will observe an original and captivating high-energy performance. With chain saw roaring and chips flying, carver Brian Ruth’s precision and skill quickly transforms a three-foot tall log into a true work of art. Nearly every show will result with a chainsaw carving being-produced from start to finish, with as many as four chainsaw carvings per day and shows lasting up to an hour.

It’s wild. It’s funny. It’s all real. It’s hilariously family friendly. Corrie J is bringing his hit comedy hypnosis show to the fair — and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before. People from the crowd volunteer, get hypnotized, and suddenly they’re dancing, giggling, and doing the craziest things on stage! It’s all in good fun, totally safe, and packed with laughs for the whole family.

🎤 Real people, real hypnosis  🤣 Big laughs and unforgettable moments  🌟 You could be the star of the show!

Corrie J has performed all over North America and now he’s here at your local fair — don’t miss your chance to see why everyone’s talking about him. Shows daily – check your fair schedule! Free with admission – but seats fill up fast, so come early!

Marty McDermott born in the borough of Brooklyn, NY and grew up in Bayside, Queens in a middle-class/working class neighborhood that was filled with the textures, sounds and sights of the sixties USA…! Currently leads the Albany based party/variety band, the REVERBERATORS, also plays in the Americana band, Far North, performs as a solo artist and in various duos throughout the Capital District/Hudson Valley region.