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Claremore's Victorian Christmas

By: Value News | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: November 2025

Every holiday season, the streets of historic downtown Claremore, Oklahoma, transform into a festive scene straight out of a Charles Dickens novel. This year marks the 30th year for the annual “Dickens on the Boulevard” event. Opening night is Friday evening November 21st, 2025, at 6 pm until 9 pm; and continues through Saturday, November 22nd with daytime events from 11 am to 4 pm and reopens that evening from 6 pm to 9 pm.

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Lilac District

By: Aarika Copeland | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2025

Claremore’s historic downtown is gearing up for a transformation, and Steve Robinson, Executive Director of Claremore Main Street and Chairman of the Board for the Claremore Museum of History, couldn’t be more excited. With a mix of aesthetic improvements and cultural celebrations, the Lilac District is preparing to take center stage in the downtown revitalization efforts.

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In Good Taste

By: Seana Warren | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2017

They say every city has its own energy, a collective vibe made up of blending things like history, culture, architecture, music and food.

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Sip, Savor & Shop

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2016

The always-popular Sip, Savor & Shop: Taste of Claremore returns to downtown Claremore on April 30, offering an opportunity to sample local fare while enjoying the shopping offered in the downtown district.

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It’s a Dickens of a Time

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2015

Locals and visitors alike put on their best Victorian-era costumes and head downtown for the annual event that kicks off the holiday season in Claremore.

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Sip, Savor & Shop

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2015

Claremore is the place to be for great food, family-friendly fun, free entertainment and much more on May 2 as downtown Claremore kicks off its third annual Sip, Savor &…

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Party Like the Irish

By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2015

Claremore Main Street is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick’s Day events. The first will be an evening street party on Friday, March 13, followed by a lunch event on Tuesday, March 17.

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Sip, Savor & Shop

By: Dell Davis | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: April 2014

Mark your calendars for the evening of May 3 for the 2014 edition of “Taste of Claremore.” Historic ­downtown Claremore will be the perfect setting for tasty sampli…

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Dickens on the Boulevard

By: Cassie Woods | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2013

Dickens on the Boulevard is a Victorian-themed Christmas festival in historic downtown Claremore.

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Sip, Savor & Shop

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2013

Claremore is the place to be for great food, family-friendly fun, free entertainment and much more on Saturday, May 4 as downtown kicks off its Sip, Savor & Shop eve…

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Celebrate St. Paddy's Day Downtown

By: Cindy Bissett | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2013

Would you like to win a Pot o’ Gold?

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You’ll Have a “Dickens of a Time”

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2012

Can you do the Vienna Waltz, the Virginia reel or the Shoddish? Maybe the Grand March or the Polka is more your style.

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Annual Lilac Festival Is Blossoming

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: May 2012

Claremore is the place to be for family-friendly fun and free entertainment on May 4 and 5 as the annual Lilac Festival returns to downtown Main Street.

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A Taste of Claremore

By: Tanya Andrews | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: April 2012

Destination Claremore presents a “Taste of Claremore” May 3 at the Will Rogers Memorial Museum.

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Claremore Celebrates St. Paddy’s Day

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2012

Would you like to win a pot o’ gold?

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Have a Dickens of a Time

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Special Interest | Issue: November 2011

Can you polka, waltz or do the Virginia reel? Maybe the Galop or Cotillion is more your style?

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Lilac Festival Back and Better than Ever

By: Susan Erler | Category: Recreation/Leisure | Issue: May 2011

A sure sign that spring has arrived and summer is right around the corner is the return of the Claremore Lilac Festival, the finale in a week full of activities for Destination Claremore.

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Claremore’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: March 2011

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Bangers and Mash

By: Lorrie Ward Jackson | Category: Retail | Issue: March 2010

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Go Crazy for Crafts

By: Deanna Rebro | Category: Gifts & Decor | Issue: November 2009

Get your holiday gift shopping underway at Claremore Main Street’s Crazy for Crafts Fest on November 6 and 7.

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Laurette Willis at Dickens on the Boulevard

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: November 2008

Downtown Claremore will travel back in time to the Victorian era on November 21 and 22 at the annual Dickens on the Boulevard event.

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Crazy for Crafts Fest is Coming Soon

By: Sheryl Sowell | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: October 2008

Though it seems too soon to think about, the holidays are practically at our doorstep.

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Dickens of a Ride Set for October 4

By: Duane Blankenship | Category: In Our Communities | Issue: September 2008

Saturday, October 4 is the date set for the 2nd Annual Dickens of a Ride bicycling event, hosted by Claremore Main Street.

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Crazy for Crafts Fest Slated for November 2 - 3

By: Carol Beck-Round | Category: Special Interest | Issue: November 2007

For those who want to start their Christmas shopping early, Claremore Main Street’s Crazy for Crafts Fest is the place to visit.

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History Goes Downtown

By: Eddie Stephens | Category: Other | Issue: November 2006

The streets of Claremore echo with history.

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