East Texas State Fair in Tyler
By Steve Winston on September 9th, 2009Get ready to have fun at the East Texas State Fair set for September 24 through October 4, 2009. A great place for family fun, great food, and people watching. The Fair has been providing entertainment to the Tyler area for over 90 years
Hours of Operation:
FREE Gate Admission until 1:00 p.m Weekdays
Monday through Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m
Weekends: Saturday10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
The fairgrounds are located at 2112 W. Front, Tyler, TX 75702. Regular gate prices are $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for youth ages 6-12 and children 5 and under free. Discount tickets for $6.00 for adults are available at Brookshire’s, Super 1 Foods, or the East Texas State Fair office.
East Texas State Fair Schedule Highlights
- Arts & Crafts Contest
- Fruit & Vegetable Show
- Hay Show & Auction
- Livestock Show
- Photography Contest
- Plant Identification Contest
Check the daily schedule of activities for all the events. The Fair is committed to agricultural heritage, family fun, and service to the community. The Fair has one of the largest livestock shows in the East Texas region. The open show always has record number of entries and the junior show is well attended.
I have been involved in the East Texas Fair for many years and it is great place for family entertainment for the residents that live near Tyler, Texas. If your ready to eat lots of food, see exhibits and visit the midway rides then put the dates on your calendar. If your visiting from out of town and need more information, then visit our Tyler, TX website . You can search for your Tyler dream home and live in a wonderful Tyler neighborhood.
Until next time,
