Clayton, North Carolina
Upcoming Events in Clayton North Carolina
April
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Easter Egg Hunt
- The annual Easter Egg Hunt at Clayton Community Park is annually held on the morning of Good Friday. The Egg Hunt is for children 6 & under and will begin promptly at 10:30 AM. The Easter Bunny will arrive by Fire Engine to meet and take pictures with the whole family! Plan to arrive early, parking is limited. Address: Clayton Community Park, 325 McCullers St , Clayton, North Carolina |
May
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Clayton 5K Road Race
- The annual 5K Clayton Road Race and Health Walk is held on the second Saturday in May on the streets of downtown Clayton. The start and finish line are at The Clayton Center. Runners and walkers age 7 and up, are welcome for the 5K and for those future-marathoners 6 & under there's the .1 mile Tot Trot. This is a certified course by US Track & Field so timing chips and free T-shirts are provided! Medals are awarded to the top three finishers in each age group and ribbons are given to all Tot Trot participants. This event is Co-sponsored by Access Physical Fitness, with big help from area girl scouts and the high school volunteers of Clayton Youth Council. Address: Clayton Community Park, 325 McCullers St. , Clayton, North Carolina |
July
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Family Fun Day
- There will be a road race, kids games, bingo, horeshoes, homemade ice cream, cake walk, a band, talent show, pig cookoff. all ending with a spectacular fireworks display. Address: Archer Lodge Park, 14009 Buffalo Rd. , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Clayton's July 4th Celebration
- Join the Town of Clayton for the area's largest Fireworks display at dark! Leading up to the show, there's games and rides, a corn-hole tournament, basketball skills competition, free Ice Cream and watermelon, a Clayton fire truck spray down and a free concert. Activities Start at 4:00 PM Fireworks at DARK Address: Clayton Municipal Park - 325 McCullers St. , Clayton, North Carolina |
August
| 3 - 4 |
The Neuse Amateur
- This event is a 36 hole amateur stroke play event, contested from the championship tees at the Neuse Golf Club. Event times: Both days 10:30am Address: 918 Birkdale Dr , Clayton, North Carolina |
September
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Annual Guns and Hoses Golf Tournament
- All golfers welcome! Be a company sponsor and help raise money for three charities; NC Fallen firefighters Foundation, NC Special Olympics, and Clayton EMS. 1:30pm. Address: 918 Birkdale Dr. , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Clayton Harvest Festival
- By far, the biggest event in the Town of Clayton, nearly 20,000 people fill downtown for this annual weekend of music, vendors, food, rides, performances and so much more for the entire family. There will be carnival rides, games, motorcycle show, and food. Saturday will be the festival highlight with arts and crafts, a merchant auction, Clayton Idol Competition, an antique car show, and live entertainment throughout the day! Event times: Wed-Thurs 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 9am -11pm, Sun 1-5pm. Address: 301 East Main Street , Clayton, North Carolina |
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International Food Festival
- Come and be a part of the International Food Festival held at St. Ann Catholic Church grounds on Hwy 70 between Clayton and Smithfield. This year's International Food Festival will feature foods from the USA, Thailand, Philippines, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Italy, Greece, El Salvador, Ireland, Honduras, Hungary and Guatemala, as well as the ever popular food venue "International Desserts". There will be live international music and dance on stage throughout the day. Among the many entertainers will be the Mariachi band "Amanecer Tapatio", Barrowburn Celtic Band, the Filipino dance troupe Phil-Am, Black River Express Bluegrass Band, Wake and District Pipe Band and much more. The Festival will also feature children's games and a silent auction. The event is open to the public from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm with free admission and plenty of free parking. For more information visit the website, or call. Address: 4057 US 70 Business West Clayton, NC 27520 , Clayton, North Carolina |
October
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Clayton Fear Farm
- Visit "Fear Farm" in October with haunted, scary Halloween fun. 7 attractions for the entire family including SEVERAL haunted houses, the dizzying Black Hole and haunted cotton maze. Event times: Weekdays 7pm-11pm, Weekends 7pm-Midnight. See website for closed schedules. Address: Boyette Farms, 1620 Loop Road , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Clayton Piano Festival - Night of the Living Composers!
- 7:00 pm. The season starts off with this Halloween masked ball with dinner, concert and dessert reception. Jonathan Levin treats listeners to a rousing collection of some of the most horrible works for the piano, in the best sense of the word of course! The program includes famous numbers featured in horror movies and other pieces which have themes associated with menace in some way. Come dressed for the occasion and participate in a costume contest to win free tickets to Thursday nights’ performance and dinner with Yana Reznik!Tickets: $45 general, $35 seniors (65 and above), $25 children 12 and under (dinner, concert, reception) Address: The Historic Wagner House 121 E Main St , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Clayton Halloween Parade
- Children wear their costumes and walk down Main street while local businesses pass out candy. The children will go to the Town Square where the fun continues with games and more goodies for the children! 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Address: Main Street , Clayton, North Carolina |
November
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Clayton Piano Festival - In the Gardens of Spain
- Professor at Baylor University and expert on Spanish music, Dr. Paul Sanchez presents an evocative and thrilling collection of works from two of the most influential Spanish composers, Isaac Albeniz and Enrique Granados. Experience the rich and colorful music of this country as Paul explores the dances, tangos, folk influence and traditional melodies that make up the unique Spanish flavor. Address: The Historic Wagner House 121 E Main St , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Clayton Piano Festival - From Russia with Love
- 7:00 PM. From Russia with Love features Russian born pianist and producer/broadcaster Yana Reznik playing a program of Russian favorites. The evening includes an exhilarating collection of works which everyone knows and loves like selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite and famous preludes by Sergei Rachmaninoff. You may choose to come early to have a full, wholesome Russian style dinner, or just come later for the concert, which will be followed by a dessert reception.Tickets: $45 general, $35 seniors (65 and above), $25 children 12 and under (dinner, concert, reception), $15 general (concert and reception), $5 children (concert and reception) Address: The Historic Wagner House 121 E Main St , Clayton, North Carolina |
December
| 15 - 13 |
Lights on the Neuse
- Come for family Christmas fun with a hayride filled with holiday lights and scenes. There is a candy shop and you can have your picture made with Santa! Friday after Thanksgiving through December. Event times: Fri & Sat 6pm-10pm, Sun 6pm-9pm. Address: 918 Birkdale Drive , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Clayton Tree Lighting
- Every year, several thousand people mark their calendars for the first Thursday after Thanksgiving because they don’t want to miss one of the biggest town events all year! Clayton’s Main Street is closed for 2-1/2 hours of music, holiday cheer, a business open house, a live Nativity, and, of course, the traditional tree lighting at Town Square. Huge thanks to the wonderfully dedicated volunteers who help make this event possible each year! It's become such a big deal, that ALL THREE Raleigh/Durham television affiliates come to cover the festivities. Address: Downtown , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Santa's Workshop
- Clayton Parks & Recreation and the Clayton Youth Council will host the workshop for children with crafts for the children to make and take as gifts. Santa will be present for pictures. 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Address: Clayton Civitan Building - 340 McCullers St- , Clayton, North Carolina |
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Clayton Christmas Parade
- Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, parade begins at 3pm. Marching bands, clowns, civic groups and of course, Santa! 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Address: 301 East Main Street , Clayton, North Carolina |