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March 2023
Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival
The Oklahoma History Center (OHC) will hold the Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival on Saturday, March 18, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. This FREE, community-wide fair highlights historic and modern farm life to demonstrate how food and household items travel from their sources to our homes. Families will experience perspectives from Colonial America to the modern day with hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. Admission is free to the public, and the event will be held primarily outdoors on the OHC grounds…
Find out more »June 2023
Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will celebrate the lives of Major Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie, his wife May Lillie, and their famous Wild West Shows with a one-day celebration on Saturday, June 10. Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the original historic ranch site. Stagecoaches will roll amid thundering horse hooves while the lightning of gunfire explodes around Pawnee Bill, May, and their cohorts, as the talented performers…
Find out more »October 2023
Family Farm Day
On Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., celebrate Oklahoma’s proud agricultural heritage at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center. Family Farm Day allows families to experience hands-on activities like shelling and grinding corn, churning butter, planting seeds, and milling wheat. In addition, guests can visit a farm animal petting zoo, participate in pumpkin decorating, watch a blacksmith at his trade, and much more! The event will take place at the Humphrey Heritage Village. The museum will also…
Find out more »Dewey Western Heritage Day
The town of Dewey will celebrate Dewey Western Heritage Day on Saturday, October 14, from noon to 11 p.m. Celebrate the pioneering heritage of the city founded in 1899 by watching a parade of longhorn cattle, stagecoaches, and trick roping. Enjoy vendors, music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, a Western market, food trucks, and much more! Be sure to visit the Tom Mix Museum, which will be open for free all day Saturday!
Find out more »Heritage Hills Halloween Festival
The Heritage Hills Halloween Festival will be held at the Henry and Anna Overholser Mansion on Sunday, October 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. A number of fun activities are planned, including face painting, bike and scooter decorating, pumpkin painting, and a bounce house.
Find out more »November 2023
Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
Since the opening of the Will Rogers Memorial in 1938, Claremore has celebrated the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers. Continuing this grand tradition, the Will Rogers Memorial Museum will host Will Rogers Days November 1-4. The festivities include the 2023 Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival, whiskey tasting event, wreath laying, parade, and birthday party. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily in the…
Find out more »Pawnee Bill’s Rolling Thunder Car Show and Fall Festival
On Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum will host Pawnee Bill’s Rolling Thunder Car Show and Fall Festival, presented by the Old Time Saturday Night Car Club.
The fall community event will include a car show where the public will see a variety of classic cruisers, custom cars and trucks, antique vehicles, hot rods, farm trucks, tractors, and motorcycles parked on the grounds of the historic home of Pawnee Bill and May Lillie. There is a $15 vehicle charge to enter the car show. Tractor pulls, and mini bike drag racing will take place throughout the day, along with the car show.
A host of family-friendly activities are planned for the festival, including a hay maze, hayrides, a bounce house, cornhole, and horseshoe games. Guests can watch a blacksmith at work, cowboy whip tricks, and the art of rope making. Live music will be performed throughout the day by Kenny Bond. Concessions and food trucks will be available throughout the event.
Admission to the event is $10 per car. All activities are included with paid admission except pumpkin painting. For more information, please call 918-762-2513.
This event is sponsored by the Pawnee Bill Ranch Association, the Pawnee Chamber of Commerce and the Old Time Saturday Night Car Club. All proceeds will help purchase a new team of draft horses and help maintain animal programs at the Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum.
Find out more »March 2024
2024 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival
The Oklahoma History Center will hold the 2024 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will encourage the exploration of historic and modern agriculture. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. The festival will offer many educational opportunities and experiences, including chuckwagon cooking and nutrition demonstrations, livestock, a petting zoo, various crafts, and story time. In addition, several Made-in-Oklahoma vendors will attend to illustrate how their products…
Find out more »October 2024
2024 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The 2024 Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. This festival is designed to allow visitors to experience other cultures and traditions. Visitors are there to participate in the activities, not just observe. This community-wide event will celebrate and recognize what the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress has called “the everyday and intimate creativity that…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
Since the opening of the Will Rogers Memorial in 1938, Claremore has celebrated the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily in the Will Rogers Theatre. Screenings run Thursday, October 31 through Saturday, November 2. Mark your calendar for these events on Saturday, November 2: 10 a.m. - The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club wreath laying at WRMM 11…
Find out more »November 2024
Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival
Since the opening of the Will Rogers Memorial in 1938, Claremore has celebrated the birthday of its most famous resident, Will Rogers. The Will Rogers Motion Picture Festival features G- and PG-rated films from artists worldwide. The festival entries will be screened daily in the Will Rogers Theatre. Screenings run Thursday, October 31 through Saturday, November 2. Mark your calendar for these events on Saturday, November 2: 10 a.m. - The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club wreath laying at WRMM 11…
Find out more »Will Rogers Days and Motion Picture Festival Reception
On Saturday, November 2, a special day of events celebrating Will Rogers will take place in Claremore and at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum! Mark your calendar for these events on Saturday, November 2: 10 a.m. - The Indian Women’s Pocahontas Club wreath laying at WRMM 11 a.m. - “Hats off to Will Luncheon” at WRMM 3 p.m. - Will Rogers Days Parade, downtown Claremore 4 p.m. - Will Rogers's Birthday Party at WRMM The weekend will wrap up with…
Find out more »March 2025
2025 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival
The Oklahoma History Center will hold the 2025 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will encourage the exploration of historic and modern agriculture. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. The festival will offer many educational opportunities and experiences, including chuckwagon cooking and nutrition demonstrations, livestock, a petting zoo, various crafts, and story time. In addition, several Made-in-Oklahoma vendors will attend to illustrate how…
Find out more »June 2025
Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show
The Pawnee Bill Ranch and Museum celebrates Major Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie, his wife May Lillie, and their famous Wild West Shows each June. Pawnee Bill’s Original Wild West Show is held at the original historic ranch site. Stagecoaches roll amid thundering horse hooves while the lightning of gunfire explodes around Pawnee Bill, May, and their cohorts as the talented performers thrill and amaze audiences. The theme for this year’s show will be “Pawnee Bill Honors Old Glory.” See…
Find out more »October 2025
Family Farm Day
The Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center in Enid will host Family Farm Day on Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year, Family Farm Day will focus on Farm-to-Table and how early residents of Oklahoma provided for themselves before the introduction of grocery stores and commercial preservation techniques. Participate in hands-on crafts and games for the whole family! In addition to our popular annual activities like the petting zoo by Daze in a Maze, vintage tractors supplied…
Find out more »Dewey Western Heritage Roundup
The town of Dewey will celebrate its heritage with the Dewey Western Heritage Roundup on Saturday, October 11. Celebrate the pioneering heritage of the city founded in 1899 by watching a parade of longhorn cattle, stagecoaches, and trick roping. Enjoy vendors, music, bounce houses, a petting zoo, a mechanical bull, a Western Trade Day, wagon rides, food trucks, and much more! Be sure to visit the Tom Mix Museum! It will be open with free admission to the public on…
Find out more »2025 Oklahoma Folklife Festival
The 2025 Folklife Festival at the Oklahoma History Center will be held on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. This festival aims to engage visitors by providing opportunities to experience diverse cultures and traditions. Visitors will be encouraged to participate in various activities rather than just observe. The festival’s objectives include sparking curiosity, facilitating intercultural exchange, creating participatory experiences, and collaborating with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals.…
Find out more »History Never Dies Halloween Carnival
The Oklahoma Territorial Museum and Carnegie Library will host their annual History Never Dies Carnival on Saturday, October 25, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Visitors to this free event will find games, food, treats, candy, and, of course, costumes. This is a child—and family-friendly event, so be sure to bring kids of all ages to celebrate with us in our circus-themed Halloween carnival!
Find out more »November 2025
Wagons and Buggies Show: A Rural Heritage Festival
On Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., experience the sights, sounds, and spirit of 1893 at the Wagons and Buggies Show: A Rural Heritage Festival! This special event highlights the traditions of early Oklahoma settlers and promises a day full of history, hands-on activities, and fun for the entire family. Visitors can explore wagons and buggies on display outside the museum, enjoy live music on the lawn, and participate in carriage rides. Kids will love the petting…
Find out more »March 2026
2026 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival
The Oklahoma History Center will hold the 2026 Oklahoma Farm-to-Table Festival on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will encourage the exploration of historic and modern agriculture. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations for visitors of all ages. The festival will offer many educational opportunities and experiences, including chuckwagon cooking and nutrition demonstrations, livestock, a petting zoo, various crafts, and story time. In addition, Made-in-Oklahoma vendors will attend to illustrate how their…
Find out more »October 2026
Family Farm Day
Family Farm Day will be held at the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center (CSRHC) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 3. This year’s Family Farm Day at CSRHC is showcasing the “agri-CULTURE” of Northwest Oklahoma and will feature special programming by the various immigrant communities of Northwest Oklahoma. Learn how different grains and products were grown and utilized by the diverse cultures that immigrated to the region. As always, enjoy pumpkin painting, pony rides, vintage tractors, live…
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