Monday, August 20, 2012

The Tulsa Flea Market

The Tulsa Flea Market has been a tulsa tradition for over 40 years.  People may know that the tradition includes items that possibly can not be found any where else, admission is always free and Goddard the dog is the Tulsa Flea Market mascot.  These facts may be a little more known, but Melissa Larry has provided us with a few little known facts about the long-standing tradition.

James E. Smith, a retired postal worker and entrepreneur, started the Tulsa Flea Market in 1972, after visiting some of the big outside flea markets, or swap meets in California.  He thought Tulsa needed a place to sell various goods and chose the Tulsa Fairgrounds as a good location for his business venture.  He didn't live long enough to see his dream become the success it has, and died in 1974.  After his wife, Ella took over the business and thir daughter Patsy Larry and son-in-law, Louis Larry were there to help her run the growing business.  Ella died in 1980, leaving Patsy in charge of the business, which grew further and fourished in the 1980's and early 90's.  The third generation of Smith/ Larry women, Melissa Larry, is running the flea market, along with Patsy.

This family tradition happens most Saturdays and is open free to the public.  For more info, check out www.exposquare.com.

Monday, August 13, 2012

Back-to-school means back-to-school clothes, and Just Between Friends will have you covered!  August 19 - 25 will mark the dates for the next sale, located at the Exchange Center.

Find anything you need at the savings extravaganza including, clothing, toys, baby equipment, strollers, high chairs, cribs, jogges, nursery gear, maternity wear, baby carriers, play yards, play sets, coats, shoes and the list goes on. 

Tulsa Public School parents get excited because this year Just Between Friends will also have school uniforms!  You won't have to miss out on the great savings for school clothes.

For a $10.00 admission, you can attend the special pre-sale on Sunday, August 19.  Admission all other days will be free to the public.

Thursday will begin 30% savings and Saturday will feature 50% savings on all remaining items.

Questions?  Contact Just Between Friends at paul@jbfsale.com or daven@jbfsale.com or call (918) 814-9326.

Monday, August 6, 2012

Get Those Entries In!

Time to get creative and get your entries ready for the Tulsa State Fair Competitive Exhibits!  Whether you take photos, paint, bake or garden, there is a place for your work here. 

To see available classes and enter online, visit www.tulsastatefair.com.  Entries will be accepted until Friday, August 31. 

Prizes will be awarded and with the exception of Culinary, all entries will be displayed.  Don't wait much longer, get your entries entered today!