If you’re looking for some good old-fashioned fun, then you definitely don’t want to miss one of Clayton’s biggest events of the year! The Clayton Harvest Festival is five days filled with fun—rides and games, food and vendors, competitions and concerts… and so much more! Take a look at everything coming to the Clayton Harvest Festival 2018.
When is the Clayton Harvest Festival?
This year, the streets of Downtown Clayton will fill with almost 30,000 people come to enjoy five days of endless fun from October 31 through November 4, 2018. The big event kicks off Wednesday, Oct 31 (Halloween!) at 5:00pm with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Horne Square.
The fun continues Thursday and Friday evenings (5pm both nights), as well as Saturday (10 am) and Sunday (12pm). The final concert comes to a close at 4pm on Sunday, November 4.
What’s Happening This Year?
This Harvest Fest, you’ll see a return of some classic favorites, like the Midway Carnival, the Kids Hotdog Creation Contest, Squealin’ on the Square BBQ Contest, and Clayton Idol singing competition. You’ll also enjoy tons of concerts by local performers, a Food Truck Rodeo, and the largest vendor fair in Johnston County.
New This Year
This year, the Clayton Harvest Festival presents Military Crossroads, honoring local service members and veterans with demonstrations, presentations, and more.
Other Returning Favorites
The fun goes on… and on! The Harvest Festival is filled with fun events, old and new. Kids enjoy Trunk or Treating, a Kids Village, a Movie Night, and plenty more activities. Local school bands and martial arts clubs perform live for the crowds. There’s a a Farmers Market, the Shindig Music Festival, the Southland Car Club Classic Car Show, the second annual Latin American Festival… and so, so much more!
Ready to Come Have Some Fun in Clayton?
The Harvest Festival is one of Clayton’s best events… but it’s far from the only great event. Clayton is packed full of fun just waiting to be had! If you’re thinking about relocating to or buying a home in Clayton, then it’s time to contact me, Teresa Byrd. I’m here to help you explore the area, discover its charming neighborhoods, and find the perfect place for your home.
