The warm aroma of funnel cakes fills the air as vendors serve this iconic fair delicacy to hungry patrons. (Jennifer Scott/Tyler Morning Telegraph)

The fair’s 108th season opened Sept. 20 for the first time at the Park of East Texas, at 11315 State Highway 64 West. For over a century, the fair was held at the fairgrounds on Front Street near the Tyler Rose Garden. 

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If You Go

WHAT: 108th East Texas State Fair

WHEN: Sept. 20-29. Fair hours will be 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The carnival operates Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 11 p.m. Ticket booths close an hour before closing time.

WHERE: The Park of East Texas, 11315 Hwy. 64 W.

DIRECTIONS: While the location is on Highway 64 West, the main entrance will be on Patton Lane, across from Dixie Elementary School. The most efficient route is to travel west on Highway 31 and then turn right onto Patton Lane.

COST: Admission is $12 for adults ages 13 and up. Kids ages 5 to 12 are $6, and children ages 0 to 4 are free. Unlimited ride wristbands are $37. Individual ride tickets are $0.50 each, with 20 tickets for $10, 65 tickets for $30, and 140 tickets for $65. 

TICKETS/MORE INFORMATION: etstatefair.com