Chubby Checker, a longtime favorite at the New York State Fair, was not invited back for the 2025 season, according to reporting by NewsChannel 9. His manager confirmed the news shortly after Checker’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Fair officials praised Checker’s contributions but said they are expanding this year’s lineup with new musical acts to diversify performances. They noted it’s impossible to bring back every fan favorite annually, despite public outcry.
Checker had performed at the Fair for three straight years and made six total appearances, cementing his legacy with Central New York fairgoers.
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