The Friends of the Fairgrounds Foundation
The
Friends of the Fairgrounds Foundation, Inc. (Friends Foundation), a non-profit
501(c)(3) corporation, was organized to support Expo Square in its commitment
to provide the finest in facilities and services to the Tulsa community and its surrounding
counties. We assist in efforts to
expand Expo Square event participation and are responsible for developing financial
support benefiting Expo Square specific projects and the people it serves.
Our vision includes but is not limited to the creation of an endowment to assist
in providing support and chosen economic enhancements to Expo Square.
Our mission is to support the development of Expo Square by increasing public awareness of Expo Square's economic contribution and by providing educational, cultural and charitable programs, benefits, services and facilities.
Programs administered by the Foundation's staff:
- Recognition Items
- Community Outreach & Recognition
- The "Cotton Candy Kick-Off" Fair Preview Party
- Naming Rights
- Armory Revitalization
- Souvenir Shop & General Store
- Volunteer Program
- Social Media, Newsletters, Website and Local Press
- Year-round Expo Square/Fair Souvenirs
- Tulsa County Liason & Community Leader Involvement
Foundation Announcements. . .
FOUNDATION'S NEWSLETTER Fall 2011
FOUNDATION'S NEWSLETTER Summer 2011
FOUNDATION'S NEWSLETTER Spring 2011
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
The "Cotton Candy Kick-Off"
The Friends of the Fairgrounds 10th Annual "Fair Kick-Off Party"
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2012
Wear your 'Fair' casual attire (jeans) and join us for food, fun, music and dancing in the beautiful
Expo Square Pavilion. Tickets are only $50, Sponsorship levels start at $1,000 for a reserved table of ten.
Come be a part of the Friends of the Fairgrounds Fair Preview Kick-Off Party and you will get an exclusive sneak peak and an opportunity to sample this year’s featured Tulsa State Fair food before it is unveiled to the general public. This is an event you definitely do not want to miss.
Expo Square is...
- Oklahoma's Busiest Events Complex
- Oklahoma's #1 Consumer Show Facility
- America's Finest Livestock Facility
- Tulsa's #1 Tourist Destination Center
- Home to the 13th Largest Fair in North America
Expo Square Facts...
- 400+ Events Per Year with a demographic from every economic spectrum
- 3.5 million people per year visit Expo Square
- 75% of Tulsa County Citizens attend at least one event at Expo Square every year
- 30% of Tulsa County Citizens attend events at Expo Square three or more times per year
