East Texas State Fair opens its gates at new west Tyler location [Video]

TYLER, Texas — The East Texas State Fair opened its gates Friday morning for the first time at its new location. 

After prepping for months, the attractions, including fair food and rides, are waiting for people at The Park of East Texas, located at 11315 State Highway 64 West in Tyler. 

East Texas State Fair Director of Marketing and Communications Mentie Betts said opening day will include a performance by Cody Canada and the Departed as a headliner. The show will start at 9 p.m. 

“And we’ve got this brand new, awesome stage that is super broad and right in the middle of our grounds so you can’t miss it,” Betts said. “There’s tables under there, there’s chairs under there, there’s shade cloth and it’s right along food row. So …