DescriptionThe Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest offers something for all ages.  Take a detour off historic Route 66 in Claremore and head to the Nut House for a car show, pecan pie-eating contest, a craft show and games for the kids. The day begins with a car show featuring a wide array of vehicles.  Awards will be presented for a variety of categories.  Stick around for the pecan pie-eating contest and participate in one of three age divisions.  Hungry contestants are encouraged to pre-register for the contest, as there will be a limit of participants in each age category.  Prizes will be awarded in each division.Read More +The Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest offers something for all ages.  Take a detour off historic Route 66 in Claremore and head to the Nut House for a car show, pecan pie-eating contest, a craft show and games for the kids. The day begins with a car show featuring a wide array of vehicles.  Awards will be presented for a variety of categories.  Stick around for the pecan pie-eating contest and participate in one of three age divisions.  Hungry contestants are encouraged to pre-register for the contest, as there will be a limit of participants in each age category.  Prizes will be awarded in each division.Venture inside the Nut House and make your way to Pecan Hall for a craft fair featuring artisans and crafters from around the state.  Stroll through booths filled with unique wares and goods available for purchase.   In the Nut House’s retail store, homemade sweet treats, jams, jellies, fudge and nuts will be available.  A wide selection of Route 66 souvenir items, such as t-shirts, coffee mugs, Christmas ornaments, magnets and more will also be on hand.Bring the kids to the Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest and enjoy the festival's children's area.  Youngsters will be able to pick out their own pumpkins for Halloween, decorate them and take them home.  There also will be inflatables for kids of all ages to enjoy.The Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest will also feature a traditional barbecue dinner after the day's festivities have quieted down, and the "Route 66 Sock Hop" will get underway after the sun sets.  Pull up a chair at this event and enjoy as local entertainers perform pop hits and oldies for a live audience.  Tickets to the sock hop will be available for purchase during the festival; and, once the sock hop gets rolling, beer, wine and soft drinks will be on-hand for purchase.Come to Claremore's Route 66 Pecan & Fun Fest and enjoy a wonderful fall day in Green Country.Read Less -