Projects
Where the Money Goes
Each year the Foundation helps with financial support for special projects at Expo Square and the Tulsa State Fair. Please make plans to join us for the "Cotton Candy Kick-Off," 11th Annual Tulsa State Fair Party on Friday, September 14, 2012. Help us raise needed funds for worthwhile projects that will benefit ‘Your’ community!
FUNDING PROJECTS
In 2011, contributions funded the following projects:
- Wheelchairs for the physically challenged visiting Expo Square
- The Ag Interaction Zone featuring Saddle-a-Horse, Grain Troughs,Apple Picking, Egg Gathering, & Potato Patch & The Master Gardener Interactions featuring Insect Exhibits
- An Audio Welcome & Information System for the Tulsa State Fair
- Audio/sound system renovation for the Super Duty Barn
Previous worthwhile projects that have been funded include:
- The "Just for Kids Building" includes a safe, kid-friendly flooring, Legos, children seating and toddler toys.
- The Fishing Exhibit is an interactive, educational opportunity for kids and parents to enjoy.
- A new Ramp to allow people with challenges attending functions in the Pavilion to reach the floor safely. This ramp would be functional as well as aesthetically pleasing.
- New Portable StageRight Stage will be in addition to existing stages and will not be used outdoors. This stage will be used constantly for numerous functions in all facilities year-round.
- The Youth Agriculture Educational Tour Programs for the "Fun on the Farm" Exhibit and into the barns. Teachers can use the tour as a tool to teach children as they are experiencing farm life first hand.
- Pavilion Sign for Expo Ticket Xpress. The relocation of the Pavilion Sign for directional assistance. This lit sign will help customers find the entrance to the Pavilion Ticket/Box Office.
- QuikTrip Utilities installation. The food court was designed in the upper level of the QuikTrip Building making it a safer environment to operate in and to create additional public seating. By creating a food court and offering varieties of foods, this area welcomes the general public at events.
- "Fun on the Farm" an interactive children’s farming exhibit which debuted at the 2005 Tulsa State Fair. Utilizing a “hands-on” method, this project teaches children the process of farming as well as the economic impact on everyday life.
- "Portable Access Lift" for the physically challenged who attend events at Expo Square. This lift can be transported to different buildings for various events including graduations, concerts, and “Golden Age” events held during the Tulsa State Fair and any additional event in which a person may need access to a stage.
“Discovering Science Exhibit”
- a hands-on children’s exhibit with more than 20 tables of interactive science experiments. The purpose of the exhibit is to help children learn about science and offering a place for children to have fun at the same time.
- The
“Make
it and Take it Room” located in the Just
for Kids building - which encourages children to engage in arts and crafts
and then have a souvenir they can take with them.
- Additionally, we provided a monumental memorial
to pay tribute to
Denny Tuttle which was
dedicated on August 18, 2006. This
unique granite memorial is dedicated to Denny's successes in life and to his exceptional
family. The
memorial is located on the West end of the Esplanade across from the East entrance
of the Pavilion. In the inspiring words of Commissioner
Bob Dick, "Denny's legacy will be in the smiles of the thousands of
people who will never know him as the walk the grounds of his beloved
Expo Square but will benefit from his dreams and vision."
- The Foundation has funded the installation of the lig
hting system
on the Derrick adjacent to the Golden Driller.
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 18th largest in North America, runs from the 4th Thursday after Labor Day through the 2nd Sunday of October.
