The fairgrounds explode with excitement for the 104th annual East Texas State Fair – the largest and longest-running event in East Texas. Fairgoers will experience a wide variety of attractions and shows, fantastic food, thrilling carnival rides, live music, livestock shows, animals, and so much more! 

Legendary rock icon Bret Michaels and Texas country superstar Aaron Watson are headlining the 104th annual East Texas State Fair!

Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are limited and are expected to sell out quickly. Tickets to these shows are $30 (including Fair admission) and are available online only.

You will not be able to purchase tickets at the gate for these concerts. All tickets are general admission. This is a festival-style stage with standing room only. 

The Stonewater Roofing Stage is an all-new unique concert venue providing an extraordinary concert experience. Concertgoers will feel more connected to the artist with the help of a large catwalk extending into the crowd, large video walls, and unprecedented special effects.

In addition to The Stonewater Roofing Stage, there will be free nightly concerts on the Community Stage located in The Summit, an upbeat club atmosphere with drinks, dining, and live entertainment. Concerts on the Community Stage are FREE with fair admission and do not require a special concert ticket. 

The music schedule is:

Stonewater Roofing Stage: 

September 21st (8pm): Aaron Watson with Chris Colston*
September 28th (8pm): Bret Michaels with Ashmore*
September 29th (4pm): La Invasora Conjunto Fest featuring La Fiera de Ojinaga

Oncor Community Stage:

September 20th (9pm): Mike & The Moonpies
September 21st (9pm): Sabrina Toole
September 22nd (9pm): The Tuxedo Cats
September 23rdh (9pm): The Bluez Boyz
September 24th (9pm): Tyler Junior College Jazz Ensemble
September 25th (9pm): Darrin Morris Band
September 26th (9pm): UT Tyler Jazz Ensemble
September 27th (9pm): Holly Tucker
September 28th (9pm): Billie Jo
September 29th (3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm): David Beck’s Tejano Weekend

September 20th-28th (12:15pm, 5pm, 6:30pm): Rock Bottom Boys
September 20th-28th (1pm, 5:45pm, 7:15pm): Duelly Noted
September 20th-28th (8pm): Kardenni

*requires a concert ticket

Don’t waste time waiting in line! Use the Express Lane! Buy tickets online and avoid the line at the ticket booth. Just use the express lane to scan your tickets and come right in!

Program promotes early language and literacy in young children

The University of Texas at Tyler announced today that it is seeking participants for the third year of the “Born to Read” literacy program, which promotes early childhood literacy in East Texas.

“The purpose of this program is to encourage children’s early language and literacy skills, while also helping parents understand their critical role as their child’s first and most valuable teacher,” said Dr. Kouider Mokhtari, UT Tyler Anderson-Vukelja-Wright Endowed Professor of Literacy Education.

“We provide parents with training and an initial tool kit of books and resources that   help and encourage them to raise children as readers,” said Dr. M. Sathyamoorthy, UT Tyler professor of mechanical engineering, who has coordinated support for the program from the Tyler Sunrise Rotary Club.

The Born to Read program is designed for expectant mothers, parents and legal guardians of children up to 3 years old. The program is free to the first 25 participants who register by Monday, Sept. 30. Participants will be involved in the program through June 30, 2020.

To register or for more information, contact Azalia Perez, aperez18@patriots.uttyler.edu or 903.566.7016.

Other program sponsors include Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society and UT Tyler K-16 Literacy Center.

A member of the prestigious UT System, The University of Texas at Tyler focuses on student success and innovative research in the more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered. With more than 10,000 students, UT Tyler has facilities in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT BEVERLEY GOLDEN

bgolden@uttyler.edu | 903.330.0495

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