Announcing . . .
The "Cotton Candy Kick-Off,"
11th Annual Tulsa State Fair Party!
Friday, September 14th, 2012
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
(Children Ages 12 & Younger Not Recommended)
Commemorating the Tulsa State Fair's 109th year, the "Cotton Candy Kick-Off," will include a silent and live auction, authentic fair food, games, fair fun, beer and entertainment by the Fabulous Mid Life Crisis Band in the Historic Pavilion.
Featuring the
"Herds of Fun "
Sports Lounge Broadcasting Local & National Games
2012 Honorary Chairs:
Jim & Patti Orbison
Friends of the Fairgrounds Foundation 2011 contributions funded the following projects:
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Wheelchairs for the physically challenged visiting Expo Square
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Interactive youth educational programs at the Tulsa State Fair including: the Ag Interaction Zone featuring Saddle-A-Horse, Grain Troughs, Apple Picking, Egg Gathering and Potato Patch and the Master Gardner Interaction featuring the Insect Exhibit at the Tulsa State Fair
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An Audio Welcome & Information System for the Tulsa State Fair
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Audio/sound system renovation for the Super Duty Barn
Each year, the Foundation provides financial support for special projects. Please patronize the Sponsors that contribute to the Foundation, without the generosity of the following donors, we could not have a successful event:
Financial Sponsors to date:
To sponsor the Cotton Candy Kick-Off please call 918-744-1113 ext. 2041
Financial Donations:
In-Kind Sponsors:
Excellence Photo Booths
Party Pro Rents
2012 Acquisition Team Members
If interested in joining this Team please call
918-744-1113 ext. 2041
The Friends of the Fairgrounds
Foundation "Special" Volunteers:Kim Adams, Mike & Nancy Aichele, Lois Allison, Laura Bell, Katie Reed Bleeker, Teresa Brown, Linda Burrows, Diane Byer, Nell Camp, Deana Clayton, Teresa Clayton, Julie Cohenour, Patti Cooper, Robin Cooper, Lyric Crane, Angela Crawford, Nita Creeach, Rachel DeArmon, Betty Decker, Mary Dick, Mece & Phil Eller, Mistie Ellis, Barbara Elmore, Rendi Elmore, Chase & Makenna Estes, Clyde & Carolyn Estes, Keith Estes, Melissa Fell, Stacy Green, Guy Griggs, Jen Haddix, Jude Hagar, Brian Hamilton, Jill Hershburger, eLiz & TA Hollis, Jeff Holmes, AJ Jackober, Cathy Jenks, Sharon King Davis, Kelly Kleiner, Josh Lakey, Ron LaManque, Delores McKnight, Teri Metcalf, Deb Miller, Ron & Linda Miller, Teri Morrison, Sara Neal, Carly O’Brien, Nick O’Brien, Jeff Olive, Chuck & Mary Patterson, Lesley Patterson, Bill & Mary Paluso, Goldie Phillips, Heather Pillars, Brenda Pixley, Jessica Powers, Cynthia Qualls, Tonya Ragsdale, John Remington, Nikki Rex, Jason Riddle, Mat & Bennett Ringleb, Taci Sauls, Michelle Snider, Dot Spainhower, David Stine, Kris Stone, Tresa Tryon, Mike Vail, Joe & Jeff Williams, Amy Willis, Becky Wyatt, Gerald Young, Stephanie Zuker, SACS: Danny & Valerie Jackson, Roy Bankhead, Terry Boswell, Shirley Crane, Mary Jane Fairchild, Jill Kennedy, Steve Kern, Sara Mitchell, Gail Mount, Susan Ott, Pat Pascarella, Gayle Peltier, Gwen Redhorn, Mike Reeves, Ruth Richers, Mary Ellen Strakoulas, Don Wagner, Beverly Washburn, Janell Williams and Donna Wood.
(call if interested in volunteering)
2012
"LIVE" Auction Items & Donations
- Name the streets at Expo Square - #1 (three streets per package)
- Two 2013 Chili Bowl VIP tickets for any night including VIP seating and passes into the pits donated by Emmett Hahn and Lanny Edwards
- Custom-designed jewelry donated by Massoud Moheb of Massoud’s, a Fine Jewelry Design Studio
- A weekend at the Doubletree Warren Place!
- Mystic HD UV free spray tans donated by Midnight Sun
- An iron sculpture of the Driller donated by Garden Deva
- Four days/3 night stay at the King Davis House in Crested Butte, donated by King Davis Investments
- Diane Salmon painting “August” 40” x 30”. The painting was shown at the Oklahoma state capitol for 2 months as a part of the Centennial Exhibit along with other paintings by Diane
- Rainbow Fiesta Clubhouse Package II donated by Jack Wills Casual Furniture
- Name the streets at Expo Square - #2 (three streets per package)
- A Party for you and your friends at the Expo Square Pavilion with the Fabulous Mid-Life Crisis Band
And Much Much More to Come!
2012
"Silent" Auction DonorsJoe Gaudet
Tapesry of Faith
To donate please email samantha@friendsfdn.com or drop of items at the Friends of the Fairgrounds offices.
Roller Derby Girls (dressed as Fair Food)
How can you be involved?
Auction Donations
Help your community while getting a deduction on your taxes, great advertisement for your business, and have fun. Get involved by participating in the Annual "Tulsa State Fair" Party organized by the Friends of the Fairgrounds Foundation, Inc. Contact Samantha Estes samantha@friendsfdn.com or 744-1113, ext. 2041 for more information.
For a printable Auction Donor Form Please Click Here
Your donation will help in providing needed funds for worthwhile projects that benefit many people, you will receive a tax deductible benefit, and your donation will receive recognition at the event.
Donors contributing items valued at $500, will receive 1 ticket to the event for every $500 of value, i.e., $500 =1 ticket, $1,000= 2 tickets, etc., up to a maximum of 4.
We would be happy to pick up any items, or items can be dropped off at Expo Square's Friends of the Fairgrounds / Expo Square's Security building, located 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa 918-744-1113, ext. 2041
Sponsorship Information
For a printable Event Sponsor Form Please Click Here
Platinum/Presenting Sponsor at $10,000: 2 preferred tables of 10 each at the event, includes permanent recognition items of one 18” x 18” Bronze Paver, recognition in all Press Materials and Program, one drink ticket per guest and your Company Banner Displayed*
Gold Sponsor at $5,000: 1 preferred table of 10 at the event, includes permanent recognition items of one Landscaping Bench with your name, recognition in Press Materials and Program, one drink for each guest and your Company Banner Displayed*
Silver Sponsor at $2,500 (new): 1 preferred table of 10 at the event, includes permanent recognition items of two inscribed Bricks, recognition in Program, and your Company Banner Displayed*
Bronze Sponsor at $1,500: 1 reserved table of 10 at the event, includes permanent recognition item of one Brick and recognition in Program
Copper Sponsor at $1,000: 1 reserved table of 10 at the event and recognition in Program
Banner Displayed for $250* Call 918.744.1113, ext. 2041 for Banner information (included in Silver, Gold, Platinum & Presenting Sponsorships)
Individual Tickets $50 each
Important Facts
- The annual economic impact for Tulsa County from events and activities at Expo Square is currently estimated to be well over $130,000,000.
- Thirty (30) percent of the people living in Tulsa County attend at least three events at Expo Square each year.
- 3.5 million people from all over the nation attend Expo Square events each year.
- Seventy-five (75) percent of the people living in Tulsa County attend at least one event at Expo Square each year.
- All 77 Oklahoma Counties have exhibitors at the Tulsa State Fair.
- The Tulsa State Fair, the 13th largest in North America, runs from the 4th Thursday after Labor Day through the 2nd Sunday of October. In 2011, it will be the 108th year of the Tulsa State Fair.
- Please make plans to join us for the Friends of the Fairgrounds Annual Tulsa State Preview Fair Party on Friday, September 14, 2012. Help us raise needed funds for worthwhile projects that will benefit ‘Your’ community!
PREVIOUS KICK-OFF PARTIES
Photos by Thomas Duncan Photography
