Tioga Downs is excited to announce a series of five star-studded summer concerts coming to the complex this year. Tioga Downs loves mixing it up a bit and this summer's lineup is no exception, featuring a little bit country, a little bit rock n roll and a little bit hippie.

Rock legend Chubby Checker kicks off the summer concert series on May 30. Perhaps best known for his hit song from the 1950’s, The Twist, Chubby Checkers has a talent for getting people on their feet and onto the dance floor. He has continued to produce hit songs in the decades that followed with a recent ballad Changes credited to him in 2013. Tickets are on sale now for this show and prices range from $20 to $30.

On the country side, Sara Evans performs Thursday, July 2. She has released eight studio albums in her career, including two just last year. Tickets range in price from $25 to $45.

On Saturday, July 25, Tioga Downs hosts Hippiefest 2015. The evening features the musical stylings of several seasoned rock and roll bands—Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Lovin’ Spoonful, Rick Derringer and Badfinger. Tickets range in price from $25 to $45.

A special concert featuring Lee Greenwood is set for Saturday, August 15. All tickets are $15, and proceeds will benefit the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.

“It just seems fitting to plan an evening to support veterans around Lee Greenwood, a class act and a patriot,” said Jeff Gural, Owner of Tioga Downs. “We are so pleased to further our commitment to those who have served our country. In fact, we hope to be able to welcome and honor many veterans that night.”

The summer concert series culminates with BIG & Rich with Cowboy Troy on Sunday, September 6. The country music duo Big and Rich is composed of Big Kenny and John Rich, both of whom are songwriters, vocalists and guitarists. Tickets for this country music concert range from $35 to $55.

All concerts, except Hippiefest 2015, will begin at 8 pm. Hippiefest is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm. All shows take place outside, regardless of rain.  All tickets are available at the Tioga Downs gift shop and through Ticketmaster.

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