With 20 weeks to go to opening day of the 2018 New York State Fair, State Fair Hound starts the weekly countdown of photos from last year.

Dive into your pre-Fair planning by getting an early look at scheduled events, checking your calendar and budgeting some cash to spend during that magical baker's dozen of summer days.

Dive into your pre-Fair planning by getting an early look at scheduled events, checking your calendar and budgeting some cash to spend during that magical baker’s dozen of summer days.