2008 Annual Fair Kick-Off Party
How
would you like to help your community while getting a deduction on your taxes,
great advertisement for your business, and have fun? Get involved by participating
in the “7th Annual Fair Kick-Off Party” organized by the
Friends of the Fairgrounds Foundation, Inc.
Commemorating the Tulsa State Fair's 106th year, the 7th Annual Fair Kick-Off Party includes a silent and live auction, authentic fair food, fair fun, beer and dancing to the Mid-life Crisis band.
The 7th Annual
Fair Kick-Off Party!
"Then & Now" Re-Discover Expo Square
Each year, the Foundation provides financial support for special projects. In 2008, contributions will fund the Youth Agriculture Educational Tour Programs featuring GPS Rangers for the Fun on the Farm and the Livestock Complex as well as Pavilion Box Office Signage and utility installation for the QuikTrip Center Food Court.
Honorary Chairs:
Bob and Mary Dick
Friday
September 12, 2008
6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Expo Square Pavilion
Individual Tickets - $50/ person
Sponsorship Levels $1,000 - $15,000
(includes Auction, Dinner,
Dancing to the Mid-Life Crisis Band)
"Featuring the "Nostalgic VIP Room"
Major Sponsors:
Parties Plus Productions
ExpoServe
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How can you be involved?
Auction donations
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 office, located 4145 East 21st Street, Tulsa 744-1113, ext. 2041
Sponsorship
For a printable Event Sponsor Form Please Click Here
Event Sponsorship Levels:
| Presenting Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Two Preferred Tables of 10 each One 18" x 18" Bronze Paver One Landscaping Bench w/Name Plaque One Tree w/Bronze Name Plaque Recognition in all Press Materials Recognition in Program Your Company Banner Displayed One drink ticket per guest Twenty Fair Tickets Four VIP Parking Passes at the Fair Use of the Pavilion’s VIP Room for meeting |
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| Platinum Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Two Preferred Tables of 10 each One 18" x 18" Bronze Paver One Landscaping Bench w/Name Plaque Recognition in Press Materials Recognition in Program Your Company Banner Displayed One drink ticket per guest 15 Fair Tickets 2 VIP Parking Passes |
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| Gold Sponsor | $5,000 |
|
One Preferred Table for 10 |
|
| Silver Sponsor | $3,000 |
| One Preferred Table for 10 Two Bricks with Name Recognition in Program Your Company Banner Displayed |
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| Bronze Sponsor | $1,500 |
| One Reserved Table for 10 One Brick with Name Recognition in Program |
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| Copper Sponsor | $1,000 |
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One Reserved Table for 10 Recognition in Program |
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| Company Banner Displayed | $250 |
| Individual Admission |
$50 |
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. In 2008, it will be the 106th year of the Tulsa State Fair.
- Please make plans to join us for the Friends of the Fairgrounds Fair Kick-Off Party on Friday, September 12, 2008. Help us raise needed funds for worthwhile projects that will benefit ‘Your’ community!
Commissioner Randi Miller and Rick Bjorklund, CEO and President of Expo Square at 2007 Fair Kick-Off Party.
