You'll want to plan your weekend accordingly, pushing the yardwork and housework off until sometime next week because there are carnival rides to ride, fair food to enjoy, live music to listen to, and watching a rodeo at the East Texas Fair this weekend. Here's a look at what's happening this weekend in East Texas. Friday - Sunday, September 28thEast Texas State Fairgrounds - TylerIt's fair time in East Texas. The East Texas State Fair is held at The Park at East Texas on Hwy. Saturday @ 8aBergfeld Park - TylerThe 11th Annual East Texas Gold Run is more than a race.