As we enter into 2024 we hope for a bigger and better year here in Claremore. January starts off rather slow but we have some exciting things happing this year in Claremore and around Rogers County. We hope that you can make time to visit this year and enjoy one of our many events.
To start the month off, we look forward to the Navajo Weaving Class Weekend Retreat at
Shepherd’s Cross. The fun learning retreat will take place on January 4th, 5th, and 6th from 8:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This basic weaving class will include fiber arts history and practical
technology and the option to take the class in person or virtually! Each participant will finish a
Navajo project that is theirs to keep. The retreat fee is $299 and includes all materials. Registration is required and space is limited. Visit https://shepherdscross.com/online-registration.html to get registered for this hands-on learning experience!
Tuesday, January 9th make plans to head over to the Will Rogers Memorial Museum at 12:00
p.m. as OETA premieres the screening of “Back in Time: Will Rogers; Oklahoma’s Favorite
Son”. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with Back in Time
producer Robert Burch and experts from the Will Rogers Memorial Museum. Admission is free
but registration is required and seating is limited. Get registered today at
https://www.willrogers.com/event-calendar.
Next up, we have Souper Saturday on Saturday January 20th. During the hours of 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m., local shops and businesses will be in downtown Claremore serving up their favorite
soup or stew! Tasting kits are required to partake in the tasting and can be purchased at the
Claremore Main Street Office located at 412 W. Will Rogers Blvd. Not only do you get to enjoy
the soups and stews of our local merchants, each taster kit includes a souvenir cup and spoon!
For more information, please reach out to the Claremore Main Street office at 918-341-5881 or
visit their website at https://downtownclaremore.org/
Make your way to the Mad Dog Demolition Derby at the Claremore Expo Center on January 20th for an evening of fun and car smashing. Come see and hear one of the loudest events in
Claremore, full of crushed metal and smashed cars. This event is fun for the whole family and it
is always a packed house so purchase your tickets early! The doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the
fun starts at 6:00 p.m. Advanced tickets can be purchased online at motorheadevents.com.
Adults are $20 and children under 11 years of age are $14 each. Pit passes will be available at
the door for $25 and ticket prices will increase day of show.
Remember that even though it might be too cold for events, we have world class museums,
shops, and fantastic eateries to enjoy! For a complete list of what we have to offer and events
happening around town, please check out http://www.visitclaremore.com/events or follow us on Facebook at Claremore CVB, or Claremore Expo Center.
