For the first time in decades, a new company will operate midway rides at the Tulsa State Fair. Murphy Brothers or a subcontractor of Murphy’s has been the midway carnival attraction provider for about 40 years, until now. A three year deal is signed with Indiana based North American Midway Entertainment. Tulsa Fairgrounds Authority Chairman John Smaligo says it’s a good deal for Expo Square and taxpayers.
The fairgrounds percentage will be more than 40% compared to less than 30 with the previous contractor…and a one million dollar one time incentive will also be paid by North American Midway.