The Foxfire Mountaineer Festival returns to Clayton, GA on October 3, 2026, with Appalachian heritage demonstrations, live music, children’s activities, local makers, food, and family fun.
The Downtown Clayton Block Party & Cruise-In returns Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 4–7 PM. Enjoy classic automobiles, food trucks, music, local shopping, and summertime fun on Main Street.
The Clayton Police Department’s 2nd Annual Auggie Soapbox Derby returns to Hiawassee Street on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from noon to 3 PM. Enjoy free entry, kids and adult race classes, and the Downtown Clayton Block Party afterward.
The North Georgia Highland Games return to Clayton, Georgia on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Rabun County Civic Center. Enjoy Scottish heavy athletics, pipes and drums, children’s Highland games, falconry, stone lifting, Scottish food, vendors, clan heritage, and family-friendly activities in the North Georgia mountains.
The inaugural Stars Over Clayton brought hundreds of people to Clayton City Hall Park for food trucks, vendors, family activities, music, and a patriotic drone light show over downtown Clayton. CMBA and the City of Clayton thank everyone who helped make the celebration possible.
Ramshackle returns to Downtown Clayton on Saturday, June 6 for a full day of vendors, food, art, kids activities, and live music, including Jake McCrackin & Blueridge Lonesome and headliner Grady Spencer and the Vegabonds.
CMBA and the City of Clayton invite the community to Stars Over Clayton on Wednesday, July 1 from 6–10 PM. Enjoy food trucks, music, activities, downtown watch parties, and a USA-themed drone show over Clayton beginning around 9 PM.
Rev up for Clayton’s first-ever Auggie Soapbox Derby! 🏁🏎️ Join the fun, cheer on the racers, and enjoy a day full of speed, creativity, and community excitement. Don’t miss the action on March 14th! 💨🏆
Clayton, Georgia is hosting several exciting events in 2026 including OTM of These Mountains, Ramshackle with Grady Spencer & The Vegabonds, and the Painted Fern Festival of Art.
Spring is shifting into high gear! 🌸🏎️ Join the CMBA in Downtown Clayton on March 14th for the Spring Block Party & Cruise In. Come see the classic cars, enjoy local food trucks, and celebrate the season with family and friends. 🍔🎉