Steve Miller Band Cancels State Fair Show Due to Weather

The Steve Miller Band has canceled its upcoming performance at the Great New York State Fair, originally scheduled for August 21 at Suburban Park in Syracuse. The band cited severe weather conditions as the reason for canceling their entire 2025 tour. This decision affects over 30 scheduled performances across the United States, including shows in Bethel Woods and Salamanca.

In a statement posted on social media, the band explained that "extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires" posed unacceptable risks to the audience, band, and crew. The statement concluded with a message of hope, saying, "Don’t know where, don’t know when…We hope to see you all again" as reported by Syracuse.com.

The band's decision has left fans puzzled, with some questioning the rationale behind the weather-related cancellation while other musicians continue to tour. Despite the confusion, many fans expressed understanding, acknowledging the band's long history and Steve Miller's age of 81 according to the New York Post.

The Steve Miller Band last performed at the New York State Fair in 2015, drawing a record-breaking crowd of nearly 37,000 people. The 2025 New York State Fair will continue with other scheduled performances, including acts like Cheap Trick and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic as noted by LocalSYR.