Dylan Marlowe pulled a person from the audience to help him perform one of his big hits to the locals. MALONE, N.Y. — Country music fans gathered at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 14, 2026, as rising Nashville star Dylan Marlowe headlined a night of live entertainment with special guest Austin Snell. The concert was a featured performance at the 2026 Franklin County Fair, drawing country music enthusiasts from across the North Country. Marlowe, recognized as one of Spotify's 2023 Hot Country Artists to Watch, brought his blend of modern country sound and energetic stage presence to the fair's grandstand stage. Fair officials announced the performance earlier in the year as a major addition to the fair's entertainment lineup. Opening the evening was Georgia native Austin Snell, a fast-rising performer known for blending country and rock. Snell has built a growing national following through his original music and extensive touring schedule, making him a popular choice to join Marlowe for the Malone concert. The event was held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on East Main Street in Malone, with fairgoers enjoying an evening that combined live country music with the traditional attractions of fair week, including midway rides, food vendors, agricultural exhibits, and family entertainment. Tickets were available in both grandstand and trackside seating, making the concert accessible to a wide range of fair attendees. Casella sponsored the show, and it was promoted as one of the fair's marquee country music events for 2026. The Dylan Marlowe and Austin Snell concert continued the Franklin County Fair's tradition of bringing nationally recognized recording artists to Malone. With a crowd eager to hear today's country hits and discover rising stars, the August 14 performance added another memorable chapter to the fair's long history of summer entertainment.Gallery