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About The Park of East Texas - Gate 7
The Park of East Texas – Gate 7 is a 300-acre, multi-use event campus in West Tyler, Texas. Opened as the East Texas State Fair grounds, it now hosts major events ranging from fairs to large-scale festivals like Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival (moving to The Park from 2025 onward). This page provides a practical, no-fuss overview to help you plan your visit, secure your seats, and optimize your time around events at Gate 7.
Whether you’re attending a community fair, a major music festival, or a regional championship, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking, getting here, and nearby hotel and dining options.
Located near Loop 323 and Interstate 20, Gate 7 offers convenient access in West Tyler. Public transit via Tyler Transit offers on-demand MicroTransit options, though there is no guaranteed direct route to Gate 7. For a comfortable stay, nearby Tyler hotels cater to a range of budgets and preferences, with partner recommendations to help you lock in a convenient stay. When you’re ready to secure tickets, we’ll guide you through the process and keep you informed about any venue-specific arrangements for seating and access.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: The Park of East Texas, Gate 7 area, 204 Patton Lane, Tyler, TX 75704.
- Venue type: 300-acre multi-use event campus in West Tyler, opened as the East Texas State Fair grounds and now hosting major events.
- Parking: Free 35-acre parking area at Gate 7; VIP/Handicap parking at Gate 7; additional general parking at Gate 8 (564 Patton Lane).
- Notable events hosted: East Texas State Fair (debuted at The Park of East Texas) and Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival has moved to The Park (2025 onward).
- Capacity/seating: No single fixed seating chart published for Gate 7; early plans referenced 4,500 fixed seats (expandable with floor seating) in Phase I design; current event layouts are generally GA with VIP options (varies by event).
- Getting here: Located near Loop 323 and Interstate 20 in west Tyler.
- Transit: Tyler Transit offers on-demand MicroTransit service; no guaranteed direct route to Gate 7 is specified, but public transit options exist.
- Nearby hotels: Tyler-area hotels are available within a reasonable drive (e.g., properties serving 75704; see Tyler-area hotel listings for proximity).