Summer is in full swing and this month we celebrate our independence! The City of Claremore
will host the annual Fourth of July Celebration at the Claremore Lake on Saturday, July 1st. In order to prepare for the festivities, Claremore Lake Park will close on Thursday, June 29th, at 10 p.m.
Starting at 6 p.m. on July 1st, patrons can begin to enter Claremore Lake Park for the evening
events. They will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the National Anthem and Raising of the Flag by
Claremore Fire Department. There will be limited concessions with proceeds benefitting local
Boy Scout troops. Music will be provided by a D.J. and there will be plenty to do while waiting
for the show! Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. There is only limited handicap
and motorcycle parking inside the park. Other attendees can use free parking at Stampede Park
adjacent to Claremore Lake Park. A shuttle service will be provided.
On Tuesday, July 4th, The City of Claremore will host the Kid’s Fishing Derby at Claremore Lake
Park. The park will open at 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 2nd, for entry into the Kid’s Fishing Derby
only. From 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., kids aged 4 years – 12 years can participate in the annual
Fishing Derby. Weigh-in will be at 10 a.m. and there will be trophies for Biggest and Smallest
fish in each age division, and an overall Biggest and Smallest fish. A raffle will also be held and
some lucky participant will win a bike!
Still going strong in the month of July is the Rogers County Farmers Market! Every Saturday,
local farmers and entrepreneurs will be set up in the parking lot of the Rogers County
Courthouse from 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. If your Saturdays are too busy, you have another
opportunity on Wednesday evening from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. in Catoosa at the Blue Whale. Stop
by Saturday morning or Wednesday evening and show our local farmers and entrepreneurs some
love!
The Claremore Indoor Flea Market will take place on July 22nd at the Claremore Expo Center.
There will be a variety of vendors selling handmade jewelry, antique glassware, housewares,
furniture, and so much more. Doors are open from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and admission is free so come
find yourself a bargain! For more information, please call 918-342-5357.
Downtown Claremore will be bustling with food trucks and activities on July 29th for Food
Truck Thursday. This month will be themed “Christmas in July”. With food, fun, and shopping,
this event is one for the whole family to enjoy.
The Will Rogers Memorial Museum is a great option for indoor activities during the summer
months! On July 7th, kids 5 years old to 12 years old can enjoy “A Night at the Museum”. This
exciting event will take you back to the pioneer days of the 1800s! At least one adult per family
is required to stay as well. The overnight adventure will begin at 6 p.m. on July 7th and end at 9 a.m. on the 8th.
Another monthly favorite at the Museum is Movie Night! On July 28th, join us at the Will Rogers
Memorial for “Togo”. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and there will be activities and crafts. The
movie will begin at 7 p.m. Free admission and popcorn! For more information on any events at
the Will Rogers Memorial or the Birthplace Ranch, please click HERE!
July is the last full month of summer break so make the best of it and enjoy some of our great
events we have throughout the month! For more upcoming events or to check out other fun
things to do in Claremore we encourage you to visit our website.
