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On the Don's TV & Appliance/Suddenlink Stage |
Saturday, October 3
8:00 p.m.
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Three Dog Night in Concert at the East Texas State Fair
Three Dog Night will perform their hits including "Joy to the World", "Shambala", "Mama Told Me (Not to Come)", "One", "Liar", "Black and White", "Celebrate", and many more.
Entering their 4th decade of performing, they bring some of the most astonishing statistics in popular music. From 1969 through 1974, they delivered 21 consecutive Top 40 hits, including three #1 singles, eleven Top 10s, eighteen straight Top 20s, seven million-selling singles and twelve straight RIAA Certified Gold Lps.
The group includes founding members Cory Wells and Danny Hutton on lead vocals, original band mates Jimmy Greenspoon (keyboards) and Michael Allsup (guitar) and completed by Paul Kingery (bass and vocals) and Pat Bautz (drums). |
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Reserved Seating is limited. Reserved seating tickets are $35.00 and are available at the East Texas State Fair Office.
General Fair Admission Tickets are $10.00 for Saturday, October 3. Advance General Admission Tickets are available at area Brookshire's and Super 1 Foods beginning August 12. |
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Sean Emery
As a well-rounded performer, Sean Emery presents a show that can include "a spritely ditty on the mandolin, sparkling wit, and a rubbery-faced comedian peeling himself off the floor after a face-flat fall from a unicycle."
Sean fills the stage with electricity and the audience with laughter! |
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Saturday, September 26 8:00 p.m. Main Stage |
Beyond the Ashes
Anthony Facello, Joe Combs, and Lindale native, Casey Rivers are Beyond the Ashes and bring a mix of gospel, Christian and country music to the East Texas State Fair. |
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Saturday, October 3
6:30 p.m. |
Bailey Grey
Tyler native, Bailey Grey, returns to the East Texas State Fair stage. As a Music Row's Breakout Artist of the Year in 2008, Bailey continues to captivate audiences with her music. |
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Thursday, September 24
7:00 p.m.
Harvey Convention Center |
Gospel Concert
Featuring Tender Mercies
and The Goldens
Dale and Cheryl Golden
provide the very finest quality in Christian music ministry and worship, including acclaimed original writing, miraculous personal testimony (including cancer survival) along with world-class vocals featuring exquisite harmonies. This former SGN Scoops Diamond Awards Gospel Duet Of The Year has captivated audiences worldwide with smooth, vocal styling and Anointed presentations. |
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Sunday, September 27
1:30 & 4:00 |
George Faber and Friends
Jazz Ensemble
"Exciting and thrilling" best describe the musical sounds of George Faber and Friends voted Best Live Entertainment by the Tyler Paper’s Best of East Texas Readers Choice in 2008 . The group's music ranges from standards, hip-hop, rock, R&B and jazz. |
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Special Attractions
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Harvey Convention Center |
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Amazing Sand Sculpture by Sandscapes
View a "work in progress" as sculptors from Sandscapes create a work of art from 50 tons of sand, carved entirely down to the floor with extraordinary detail in the design.
The sculptors hold numerous National, International, and Regional titles and 12 separate World Sand Sculpting Championship titles. |
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5:00 to Closing Weekdays
10:00 to Close Weekends |
Ice Rink
Practice your gold-medal routine on the 2,000 square foot faux ice rink. Sessions are 30 minutes.
The $5.00 cost covers skate rental and ice time. |
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5:00 to Closing Weekdays
10:00 to Closing Weekends |
IGX Interactive Gaming Experience
The 2009 Adrenaline Jam Tour - super-charged action on Nintendo 360 and Play Station 2. Play the hottest games! All Games are rated "E" for Everyone or "T" for Teen.
Don't miss the Guitar Hero Tournament!
Learn more about the tournament and register online. |
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East Pavilion Area |
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Open Daily
10:00 to Closing |
The Great American Petting Zoo
returns this year with their friendly, farm-raised animals. There are no enclosures at this petting zoo...mingle with a fawn, chickens, miniature goats, and even a wallaby!
A petting zoo unlike any other!
FREE with fair admission! |
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Youth & Education Building with Agri-World |
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Daily as Scheduled |
Ag Magic
Engaging, Educational Entertainment
The Ag Magic Show, sponsored by The Junior League of Tyler, Inc., spotlights our locally grown commodities to educate children on what is happening in our community. You will be proud to "Thank a Farmer!"
FREE with fair admission! |
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Farmer for a Day
Preschool and early elementary ages will enjoy the farm life as they "pick apples, dig potatoes, and gather the eggs" in Agri-World's Farmer for a Day exhibit. Farmer Bob or Farmer Sue will be on hand to assist them with their farm tasks. Featured local Celebrity Farmers will appear throughout the Fair. |
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