From festivals and fairs to unique community gatherings, there is always something happening in Rogers County.
Claremore 66 Days is a week long celebration of Route 66 in Rogers County! During the week we encourage you to visit local Route 66 Attractions and attend one of our area happenings! From the Totem Pole to the Blue Whale, there is plenty to explore. For more information on local attractions and other things related to our stretch of Route 66 please visit our website at http://visitclaremore.com/route66/
During the Claremore 66 days there are plenty of fun things going on around the county! Below you will find a list of events for the week.
June 20th – 26th The Claremore Chamber will host Restaurant Week. For more information, please visit https://www.claremore.org/
June 23rd – Claremore Main Street will host Food Truck Thursday themed “Lilac Festival” For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/LilacDistrictOK
June 23rd – Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host the Learning Lecture – Lynn Riggs Movie “A Day in Santa Fe”. The lecture will begin at 7 pm. For more information, please visit https://www.willrogers.com/eventsandactivities
June 24th – Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Movie night. This month’s movie is “Route 66-The American Odyssey” and will begin at 7 pm. Admission is free and popcorn and drinks are free as well. For more information, please visit https://www.willrogers.com/eventsandactivities
June 24th – 6:19 Nutrition will celebrate their 7 year Anniversary from 10 am – 2 pm in the Ne-Mar Center. For a full list of activities, please visit https://www.facebook.com/619Nutrition
June 25th – There will be a Concert in Gazebo Park featuring Claremore’s own Patti Page. This will coincide with the Museum of History unveiling the extension of the Patti Page Exhibit at 6 pm
One of the many famous Route 66 icons is the Totem Pole! Be sure to make a stop at the Totem Pole Park and take in the beauty of this icon!
Another must do, is a visit to Andy Payne Park in Foyil. Located on the original alignment of the Mother Road, the park honors the winner of the 1927 Bunion Derby. Next store to the park is the Route 66 Texaco Filling Station, originally built in in the 1920’s.
While traveling along Route 66, be sure to stop in Chelsea and visit the Tunnel! Walk under highway 66, and visit the mural designed under the road!
Complete your visit at the Pryor Creek Bridge, a pony truss bridge built in 1926 on the original alignment of Route 66.
June 18-Rogers Point Park is the home of The American Legion Lakey/Cherokee Post 1800 will host their 2nd Annual Show and Shine Event. Car Show, vendors, food, live music and a pinup contest.
Of course a stop in Catoosa would not be complete without a visit to the very famous Blue Whale!
We hope you will join us as we celebrate Claremore 66 Days!