Gates open Wednesday at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Vendors are hoping for clear skies. The past two days, teams have had to fend off the raindrops as they set up midway rides and exhibit tents.  

There's plenty to do indoors if it does rain over the 13-day run of the fair. 

This year fair organizers are really focused on experience.  

They're trying a new marketing strategy, handing out influencer credentials for people with big followings on social media. 

"Obviously, Central New York is going to be one of our larger draws," Sean Farnsworth. NYS Fair public information officer, said. "We have ad campaigns that go out throughout New York City, the Buffalo market, the North Country. So we're trying to make it so everyone in New York not only knows about the fair, but can get here and has access."

There are free concerts every day, along with dozens of shows, competitions and other entertainment.

All of that information, along with ticket information, can be found at NYSFair.ny.gov.

You can buy tickets online or at the gate for $8. You can also get a 13-day pass for about $25. 

Parking will be $12, both an increase of $2 compared to last year. 

There are themes throughout the fair. This week, Thursday is all about agriculture, careers and students. Friday is Pride Day and New Americans Day, Saturday is for Law Enforcement Day and Sunday is Fire and EMS Day.