GEDDES, N.Y. - The New York State Fair starts Wednesday for its 13-day run.

Daily admission is $10 every day except opening day ($1), Thursdays ($3) and Labor Day ($1). College students get in for $1 every day, and children 12 and under are free.

Here’s a breakdown of the top concerts, special promotions and other events happening each day of the fair, so you can plan your visit(s).

Day 1

Opening Day at the fair is also Governor’s Day. Gov. Andrew Cuomo will stop by to officially open this year’s fair, schmooze with local politicians and dignitaries and, of course, grab a sausage sandwich.

Admission is $1, so you might want to save those pre-sale tickets for another day.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Wednesday, Aug. 21

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Mike Powell & The Black River, 3 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> The Barndogs, 5 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Grand Funk Railroad, 7 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Bad Company, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Day 2

Thursdays are always bargain days at the fair. You’ll never pay more than $3 to get in. If you’re a college student, a Canadian citizen or if you have a New York State fishing or hunting license, admission is $1.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Thursday, Aug. 22

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Devinne Meyers, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Akuma Roots, 7:45 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Grace Potter, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Day 3

The first Friday of the fair is always Pride Day when the state celebrates the LGBTQ community. New York was the first state fair in the country to host such a day. It’ll start with a flag-raising ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and end with a parade at 6 p.m.

It’s also New Americans Day, where people from around the world will be sworn in as citizens at 11 a.m. in Daniella’s Events and Catering Steakhouse (the Empire Room).

Admission is just $1 you’re a college student or a Canadian citizen.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Friday, Aug. 23

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> CNY Songbirds, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Lindsey Stirling, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Lakeside featuring Capt. Mark Wood, 8 p.m. at Experience Stage

Day 4

If you show up to the Fairgrounds on a motorcycle, you get to park for free in the Gray Lot. Admission is also just a buck if you show a valid motorcycle license. You can also get in for $1 if you’re a Canadian citizen or if you show a state hunting or fishing license.

Speaking of fishing, the state Department of Environmental Conservation will be offering free fishing clinics in the pond in the Experience festival grounds throughout the day.

It’s also Adopt a Pet day. Local shelters will be in the Expo Center lobby starting at 10 a.m. with dogs and cats looking for a new home.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Saturday, Aug. 24

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> The Brownskin Band with Joe Driscoll, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Jackyl, 7 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Breaking Benjamin with Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Dorothy, Diamante, 5:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Health amphitheater at Lakeview

>> Smokepurpp, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Scars N’ Stripes, 9 p.m. at Experience Stage

Day 5

Adopt a Pet Day is carried over for a second day today with another batch of dogs and cats in need of a home. You can meet the animals at the Expo center starting at 10 a.m.

Today’s dollar-entry fee applies to Canadian citizens and college students. As part of Christmas in August Day, anyone donating a new toy at the gate gets in for $1. The toys will be given to a non-profit group that gives Christmas gifts to underprivileged children.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Sunday, Aug. 25

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Jimmie Allen, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Pop Evil, 7 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Dropkick Murphys, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Cry to the Blind, 9 p.m. at Experience Stage

Day 6

It’s a day of days today. This Monday marks Law Enforcement Day, Maple Day, Senior Citizens’ Day, and as always, College Student Discount Day.

As part of Law Enforcement Day, any active or retired law enforcement or corrections personnel who present a badge get in free. The fair will have ceremonies honoring law enforcers at noon in front of the Horticulture Building, and they’ll participate in the 6 p.m. parade.

To celebrate Maple Day, fair-goers can sample maple-flavored products such as cotton candy, donuts, pancakes and ice cream. Chefs will also demonstrate cooking with maple syrup at the Wegmans Demonstration Kitchen in the Horticulture Building.

Senior citizens 60 and older get in free today. Just be prepared to show an ID with your date of birth.

And for you kids out there, it’s Wade Shows Midway Monday. You get to ride 10 rides for $10. You can buy the special wristbands at ticket booths on the Midway.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Monday, Aug. 26

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Ruby Shooz, 6:40 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Midland, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Day 7

The obvious follow-up to Law Enforcement Day would be Fire & Rescue Day. All emergency services workers (current or retired) get in free. Just show a badge or department ID. Services honoring these workers begin at 11 a.m. in front of the horticulture Building. They’ll also participate in the 6 p.m. parade.

It’s also Beef Day at the fair. This is the day where we celebrate the state’s beef industry and pay tribute to the beef producers.

Once again, senior citizens 60 and over get in free.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Tuesday, Aug. 27

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Blood Sweat & Tears, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> 38 Special, 7 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> KISS, 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

>> Farruko, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Day 8

It’s Women’s Day at the fair. Not only do females 13 to 59 years old get in for $1, they are invited to attend the annual Women’s Day Luncheon. The event starts at noon in Daniella’s Events and Catering Steakhouse (the Empire Room).

Senior Citizens’ Day is still going on, so those 60 and over get in free.

It’s also Comic Con Day, so anyone wearing a costume gets in for $1. College students can just go as themselves and get in for $1.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Wednesday, Aug. 28

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> The Mavericks, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Jess Novak band, 5:20 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Rootshock, 8 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Ice Cube, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Day 9

Active military and veterans get free admission today because it’s armed Forces Day. Ceremonies start at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial. Armed Forces members will participate in the daily 6 p.m. parade.

It’s also Dairy Day at the fair, so you’ll be able to find tributes to milk, cheese and yogurt and the farmers responsible for all that dairy goodness throughout the day and during the parade.

And remember, it’s Thursday, so you can get into the fair for just $3 (or $1 if you’re a college student).

>> Detailed daily schedule for Thursday, Aug. 29

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Why Don’t We, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Mick Fury, 4 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Frank Vieira, 5:20 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Jessica Lynn, 8 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Vince Neil of Mötley Crüe, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Day 10

Members of Native American tribes get free admission. You don’t have to show identification, but be sure to enter through Gate 4. Special performances and crafts will be on display in the Indian Village throughout Native Americans day.

It’s also Stomp Out Stigma Day, a day designed to help in the fight against addiction. The day will include training in the use of NARCAN,

And attention all school students 18 and under: You get in free today. You might want to have an ID on you just in case you’re asked to prove your youth. College students over 18 still get in for $1.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Friday, Aug. 30

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Country Swagg, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Fritz’s Polka Band, 4 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> The Ripcords, 5:20 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Joe Whiting’s Sweet Soul Review, 7:10 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Granger Smith, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Ramblin’ Gamblin’ Band, 9 p.m. at Experience Stage

Day 11

The Syracuse University football team opens its season today at Liberty. So wear some SU gear to the fair and you’ll get in for $1. College students also get in for a buck.

Today is also Grange Day, which celebrates the achievements of the New York State Grange.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Saturday, Aug. 31

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Atkins Riot, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> My So-Called Band, 2 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Gridley Paige, 4:50 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Rick Springfield, 7 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Theory of a Deadman, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Mary J. Blige and Nas, 8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

>> Hard Promises, featuring the music of Tom Petty, 9 p.m. at Experience Stage

Day 12

It’s Day One of the New York Food Truck competition. 20 food trucks will be selling $3 samples of unique dishes. Today’s best bets include the trash can sundae from Skippy’s Ice Cream, the pulled pork chili waffle cone from The Chef & the Truck and deep fried chicken riggies from Tonzi’s Catering.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Sunday, Sept. 1

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> Sheila E, 2 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Big Eyed Phish, 4:10 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Born to Run, 6 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Thunderstruck, 8 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> The Roots, 8 p.m. at Chevy Court

Day 13

Sadly, Labor Day is the final day of the 2019 fair.

Admission is $1, and so is every Midway ride. So yes, be prepared for a large crowd. Last year, 125,748 showed up, making it the eighth single-day record of 2018.

For the second day of the New York Food Truck competition, 20 different food trucks will be selling their $3 samples of unique dishes. Today’s specialties include Philly cheesesteak sliders from PB&J’s Streetside Cafe, Maryland Crab Mac from Macarollin and bacon cheeseburger egg rolls from Pascarella’s Catering.

Supporters of labor can meet at 10 a.m. near Gate 4 and then march to Chevy Court at 10:30 a.m. for a Labor Day rally.

>> Detailed daily schedule for Monday, Sept. 2

TODAY’S TOP CONCERTS:

>> lovelytheband, 1 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Midlife Crisis, 1 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Sirsy, 5:30 p.m. at Experience Stage

>> Gavin DeGraw, 6 p.m. at Chevy Court

>> Resurrection, 7:30 p.m. at Experience Stage