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Erika Jayne, the celebrity DJ and reality television star, will perform at the New York State Fair on Friday (August 28). The 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' cast member, who performs as DJ Pretty Mess, will take the Chevy Court stage at 9 p.m. on what the fair has designated as Pride Day.
The concert is free with admission to the fair, which costs $8 this year. Seniors 65 and older and children 12 and under receive free admission.
According to syracuse.com, Jayne's appearance came at the request of fair fans. 'DJ Pretty Mess came highly requested from Fair fans,' said Fair Director Julie LaFave. 'We cannot wait to welcome Erika Jayne to The Fair's much-anticipated Friday night Pride Day line-up—which is sure to get the crowd on their feet and the positive vibes flowing.'
Jayne joined the Bravo reality show 'RHOBH' in 2016 and has since appeared on programs including 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'The Masked Singer,' 'Law and Order,' and 'The Young & The Restless.' She also performed in Broadway's 'Chicago' and completed a Las Vegas residency titled 'Bet It All on Blonde' at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay.
Before her television career, Jayne launched a music career in 2007 with the dance track 'Roller Coaster.' Her catalog includes songs like 'Stars,' 'Give You Everything,' 'XXPEN$IVE,' and 'Pretty Mess.'
The 2026 New York State Fair runs from Wednesday (August 26) through Labor Day Monday (September 7) at the New York State Fairgrounds in Geddes, just outside Syracuse. The fair features more than 40 concerts across two main stages: Suburban Park and Chevy Court.
Other announced performers include The Commodores, Sean Paul, ZZ Top, and Trace Adkins. Additional Pride Day performers have not yet been announced.
Last year, artists Jessie Murph, Shaggy, and Lynyrd Skynyrd drew the largest crowds, with more than 30,000 fans attending each performance. No tickets are required for any of the fair's concerts.