East Texas State Fair

Review №1

Rating: 4

We really like the new location for the fair. There was plenty of room and we never felt packed in like previous years. The vendors and staff were friendly and helpful. Only drawback was the gravel was loose in places that made using a wheelchair difficult at times.

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Next year theyll have it paved and with sidewalks. My actual issue is their being political tables and religious tables in the market area. These opinions and beliefs have no business being at a fair. Kind of sad they took up places vendors with actual merchandise and hand made items could have used. Other than this unnecessary propaganda, we enjoyed ourselves.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 1

I would not kill anybody to attend

Date: 2 days ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Parking was poor. Knew they would not get this done in time and waited to the last minute as usual with anything associated with Tyler. Walking on caliche type rock on top of rooted soil was very difficult if not dangerous for leg, knee or foot injuries. Ticket booths crowded but moved well. No offering on weekends to veterans, seniors or first responders, who don t have the luxury to attend on a specific days during the week. Price of tickets too high for a poor fair offering. Fair grounds with the same walking surface from the parking area. The fair itself was poorly laid out and very small. Extremely limited exhibits and exhibitors, possibly related to not enough planning and/or waiting to the last minute to assemble. Coupon/Ticket booths located in one area. Lines were very long to purchase coupons, then had to get in another long line to redeem purchase .very frustrating and just another example of poor planning. Rides were filthy and poorly kept. Expected as much since the operators looked like the condition of the rides. The cost/coupons for each ride were very expensive. Expect to spend minimum of $100 bucks just on rides for one child. Location may have been better, just not enough time utilized to prepare for this event. Rides at the mall parking lot would get a higher score than this event. City of Tyler should be ashamed with this event. Maybe they can get better for next year, if they start right now. I doubt it, since we never learned from the reviews or mistakes. Very disappointed.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 3 days ago

Review №7

Rating: 2

Too far from parking car dust flying too expensive, the old location was much better.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Fun AF expensive AS Even more expensive in 2024 but better always and not concrete

Date: 3 days ago

Review №9

Rating: 3

I was really surprised that had no hand made quilt.it was Nice to spend the time with my daughter and the food was good

Date: 3 days ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Date: 3 days ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Best corn dogs in East Texas! The wristband $37 definitely worth it! $12 dollar admission but on we went on Friday when admission was free before 2pm for lunch. They have free parking off Patton Lane. Of course you always gotta get a funnel cake and some ribbon fries which were always made fresh to order. Their new location has WAY more space, just don t wear sandals, there s nothing but dirt.

Date: 3 days ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Fun and filling, as always!

Date: 3 days ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Went for Friday lunch with free admission before noon. Tacos were very good and freshly made. A little pricey, but thats the price you pay at the fair. This is a brand new venue, so theres still some work to do, but itll be much better than the old one.

Date: 4 days ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 4 days ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

Date: 4 days ago

Review №16

Rating: 3

Date: 5 days ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

It was so good for kids and teens

Date: a week ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №19

Rating: 2

Date: a week ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

They were helpful

Date: a week ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Great fair. Parking is free if you know where to go. Staff were friendly and helpful. Dont necessarily need to bring cash as most vendors accept cards.

Date: a week ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

very fun

Date: a week ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

We had a blast. Ive only ever been to the one in Dallas, but this one was better. Fewer people in line. Live music. Etc.

Date: a week ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

Great new location for 2024. Much more room for everything but be advised it is NOT wheelchair friendly. The carnival side is worse with soft loose gravel.

Date: a week ago

Review №25

Rating: 1

Complete waste of time and money. The parking lot is nothing but wood chips and logs. $37 Just to get in after walking 10 minutes threw the wood crap. And then you still have to pay for tickets.

Date: a week ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Small town fair. Can easily see everything in 2 hours. Parking lot is the worst I have ever seen. You need a pickup truck to get through the parking lot. Very dusty and dirty. The fair itself is ok. Remember it s a small town fair. One food vendor should be closed down. He was touching food with his sweaty dirty hands for nachos. Glove only on one hand. Extremely nasty.

Date: a week ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Gotta say Anthony made it really simple, easy and very knowledgeable about the dog. We were just shopping around and then we decided on the Cavalier and my wife and I couldn t be happier! Thank you Anthony!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Good food but some of the food prices were very expensive.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Fun place hot

Date: 11 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

My families favorite part of the fair was all the food vendors with all those horribly delicious fried foods.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

It was fun ! Great event !

Date: 11 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

Redo the entire fair promenade with seating and shade interspersed with vendors and attractions. The way it was this year was UNACCEPTABLE to the elderly and to people with disabilities.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 2

More like a parking lot fair!! Not impressed at all. I will stick with a drive to Dallas for the State fair of Texas.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Was fun to go to the fair, they had some cool rides and the food was good too

Date: 11 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 2

They had the animals, carnival food, rides and games. No merchandise to check out, nothing to buy! I wanted to buy stuff. Very small.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 2

Too pricey

Date: 11 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

Good memories Not as good as it used to be. A lot of the old buildings were closed. Missed the pull a string and number that used to always be there.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Every year the East Texas Fair delivers.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Fine for kids

Date: 11 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 1

Just a huge carnival. That wasnt a fair!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Went with family and we had a blast

Date: 11 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 3

Food is way too expensive

Date: 11 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Very good, recommended before I would the texas state fair, food just as good and half the price of the texas state fair, highly recommended if your on a budget and want your kids to be able to enjoy the rides without spending 1,000 bucks like u will at the texas state fair

Date: 11 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Crowded, great food, wonderful things to see.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Love the East Texas State Fair, I have went every year since I was being pushed in a stroller and I am now 47 yrs old, for the best fair food, turkey legs, sausage on a stick, freshed squeezed lemonade, and some of the juiciest hamburger you ever will sink your teeth in, and so much more , All the exhibits and good deals , and of course the thrills of the rides and games , so much fun for family and friends, absolutely love the smells of the fair and the fun atmosphere. And the time of the year is the best!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

Date: 11 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

I went to the fair.

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Always A Good Time

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Less things to do this year because of the remodeling.

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

Food way overpriced for what was there. The attractions were lack luster ..Ive seen better carnivals. Better luck next year

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Fun but expensive. I recommend going early to beat the crowds.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

The food was good. The service was good also from the vendors. The Fair always brings back good family memories for me.

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 2

As a senior citizen and lifetime resident of Tyler,Tx, I visited the fair at 11:30 AM. My usual trek is to eat the food and get the wonderful pie at the Lutheran food booth. As usual the pie was great. Then after eating, I look at the exhibits. Bul all the doors were locked! After inquiring, I was told that exhibit buildings would not be opened until the fair gates are officially opened at 2PM. Apparently a new decision someone made. The elderly and challenged, both children and adults who cannot come when it is crowded have been denied the privilege of seeing the exhibits. Many of these people have to be escorted to the fair and are dependent on caregivers to help them. These buildings should be open for the elderly and special needs people to see.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Had so much fun, the food delicious

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 3

It was small but ok, lots of food and the shows were good but only took 30 minutes to walk the fair. No coupons needed for food.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Great food. Plenty of options. Friendly people. We took my grandmother and she lived it. Wheelchair accessible and where it was hard to get her down, a nice person would help us to get her down smoothly. It was early on a weekday, so it wasnt too crowded. Ill probably go back and take my nieces and nephews. There were even several sanitizing stations. You could tell that it was well-planned.

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Great evening at the Fair. The grounds have been totally reworked and are beautiful - fun for the whole family

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Im actually working the fair for the 3rd year. The food is great, the rides have adequate spacing between them. The turkey legs are delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 1

It is not the same. Not enough rides. Its not worth going to the fair.

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 2

Carnival is only open certain hours. Not much to do other than eat or ride the rides. Carnival staff was extremely rude and careless. The rest of the staff was really nice. Bathrooms were awful though.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Great time, every year has been good !

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

The rides were Hella fun! The food there looked and smelled so good! It was a little crowded and it was pretty pricey but worth it.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

SO. MUCH. FUN.!!!!!! BUT ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE . BUT OVERALL IT IS AMAZING 10/10 RECCOMEND! (wristbands ; 35$ / each. , turkey leg 10$ / each , funnel cakes $9 / each) >> be aware of prices !! >>

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 1

Trash. BMX stung show was lame, sea lion show very cool to watch and learn, food prices lot higher than other fairs. Extremely small, waste space building new indoor area and not using, concert stage was way to smal. Being fair before this year, it has gone down hill significantly, and waste of money, 2 different people selling gutters, 2 selling show cleaners, no stock animals (already gone) .

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

It was the fair, really a small town carnival at best. The lines weren t long, my kids were able to get on rides and enjoy themselves. People came and went the entire time we were there. Decent place to go if you want fair food. Prices are the same everywhere.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

My wife and I always enjoy coming here! We enjoy looking at all the arts and crafts and love indulging in the food! The butterfly exhibit was our favorite! Corn Dogs and Lemonade!!!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 2

About what I expected, but very disappointed. Not worth the $10 entrance fee.

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 1

This place is terrible, the animals as well they need to let them go they are miserable there and this isn t right, let the sea-lions go!

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 1

This place is horrendous the way they make animals preform tricks for entertainment these animals deserve so much more in life stop supporting this event

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

terrible. fights everywhere, a snake on the loose, and they abuse the animals. do not bring your children here.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 1

They let people abuse animals for acts.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 1

horrible treatment of animals should be shut down someone please start a petition to stop the abuse of these animals this unacceptable anywhere in 2023

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Ooo

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 1

Not like it used to be. IT used to have lots of rides and entertainment for everyone. Not anymore. I got years that I dont go. Its been like 10 years or more that I dont go to the fair. Plus It cost too much. Its not worth it anymore.

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

I love this place! Every year I come here and while most of the carnival games are rigged, the rides are so fun that they will probably make you forget about that. I would highly recommend coming here.

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 4

The roses too forever but I still enjoyed the ones I rode

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Still under construction but will be a nice place for venues once completed

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 4

Nice, local fair. Shop around for food, the prices vary greatly.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

We had a good time here. Wish they wouldve had some selections of the wineries and breweries from the area. Great selection of food. There was a group of us that all really enjoyed the RC car racing.

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

It s nice

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Had great time. Good food and good music.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Love the fair- food, games and rides!! Yearly ritual!!

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 3

All in all it was a good night with my daughters, rather expensive but fun still the same

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Super fun !

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

Very fun but it was so busy that the full access wrist band wasnt completely worth it but food was pretty good (the drinks are really overpriced but most food isnt too crazy) , music was good and the lion seals are cool, rides are crazy and fun as always but scary as heck

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Very fun time with the family would recommend going

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Many people, very dirty.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Good times

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 3

Three stars because its becoming more and more expensive. Prices this year were very high most food was around $10 drinks around $6 . . beer was a dollar an ounce. Besides that the rides were fun but also expensive. All the games wanted $5 or more per play which was very expensive as well. At least the family had fun although we spent better than $300. I may reevaluate even going to the fair next year.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Food, Family, Fun filled night... Loved it!!

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 4

Its ok, could have more exhibits.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

We had a blast the Setup was a little different but overall it was a pleasant experience, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was nice,I havent been in years but I enjoyed seeing the thrill seekers take on the rides.Lots of Security which made you feel really safe..A definite yes even if its just to enjoy the food as I did.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Had a blast as usual, rides were decent, food was good but a tad pricey, but overall had a really good time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Great food and fun for the whole family!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Im having so much fun and the vendors are great!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Always a 5 star experience! Love all of the different fair foods!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Loved my experience here! I went with a group of 8 people and we were able ride the rides together! It was so much fun and the food was delicious!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Hot but all the favorites and nostalgia the fair has to offer.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Took the kids and they had a blast. Had a blast again this year too

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

There is an admission fee..wrist bands will be sold inside not at the admissions gate. New this year, kiosk at ticket gates for when lines are long. Everybody come out and join us for a fun time.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Lind park

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Good fair ground. Look forward to the new convention center opening.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 3

It was a acceptable venue for a gun show.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Went to the Armory antique store. Neat place to shop and got some good deals. Just a note though: they only accept CASH or CHECKS! NO DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

It wasnt the fair,it was ArmoryFlea Market.Great place to shop, if theres anything you want,the Armorys more than likely to have it. Check it

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

I like to go to the Armory Flea Market. Lots of fun treasures. Still easy to get to even with all the construction in the area.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 2

We had to use bathrooms in a separate building, were dirty same dead bugs as 2 months prior. The A/C was not working well ATM stopped working hour into show. With this customers were leaving and all the Gun Show vendors suffered.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 1

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

God!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 1

Over the years we have come here a lot. This year was absolutely the worst I have ever seen. We had just bought two all-day tickets and it started pouring rain. I mean within one minute. So we turn to the lady at the same booth that we haven t even left yet and ask for another day pass credit. They said no. Grant, you this was while we are still standing in the place we just bought the tickets!!!! Those jerks refused and slammed the booth widows in everyone s face. One couple had not even got their ticket and just bought their passes. They are absolutely rude, unbelievable unprofessional, and we felt like they just stole about two hundred bucks between me and the other couple. They knew We never even got to use them. We just wanted to trade for another day. The one couple was so upset and they yelled that they would call the police if everyone didn t leave!!! What a joke. Will never go back again.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 4

Had a good time. The layout could have been better. The prices could have been a tad cheaper, but overall goo experience.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Fun Times and Yummy Corn Dogs!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Great food good times.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Love love loved it!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Great fair. An affordable option compared to State Fair of Texas. Love that I can use cash and card for food. The wristbands were WELL worth it.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

For the money it was really fun. It was worth the charge for sure.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 3

Some of the main rides we wanted to get on were broken down all night. Other than that, we had a great time!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago