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Tulsa State Fair Midway Operator Changes

The Golden Driller on the Tulsa State Fairgrounds
KWGS News photo
The Golden Driller on the Tulsa State Fairgrounds

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.