A crew member with Smokey’s Greater Shows sets up a ride Wednesday in preparation for the opening of the 204th Skowhegan State Fair at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds at 33 Constitution Ave. The fair, one of the oldest in the country, begins Thursday and runs through Aug. 20. 

Darrell Watson of Smokey’s Greater Shows prepares the cotton candy stand Wednesday for the opening of the Skowhegan State Fair at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds at 33 Constitution Ave. The fair, one of the oldest in the country, begins Thursday and runs until Aug. 20. 

A crew member with Smokey’s Greater Shows sets up a ride Wednesday in preparation for the opening of the Skowhegan State Fair at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds at 33 Constitution Ave. The fair, one of the oldest in the country, begins Thursday and runs through Aug. 20.  

Manuel Levitt Licona climbs the Ferris wheel Wednesday as workers from Smokey’s Greater Shows set up for the 204th Skowhegan State Fair at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds at 33 Constitution Ave. The fair, one of the oldest in the country, begins Thursday and runs through Aug. 20.