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Spend an afternoon with The Drifters

Spend a nostalgic evening with one of rock and roll's founding vocal groups — The Drifters — on Sunday, April 14, at 4:00pm. The band has been entertaining audiences for decades with a catalog of some of the most popular hits in music history.

From their i...

Animaniacs In Concert

It’s time for Animaniacs…IN CONCERT!

Join the voices of Animaniacs for a “zany, animany and totally insaney” evening as they perform the world-famous songs from the beloved cartoon series backed by the original projected animation. 

Animan...

Comedy With Cathy Ladman

Laugh along with Cathy Ladman on Friday, March 15, at 8:00pm. Her observational humor focuses on family, growing up, relationships, and real life from a very personal perspective.

The best way to get inside Cathy Ladman’s head is to see her live.  ...

Laugh your way into the holidays with The Second City

The Second City comedy troupe presented "What the Elf" on Saturday, December 2, at 8:00pm. Treat yourself to loads of laughs this season!

Have a merry holiday with The Second City. The troupe, which has spawned some of the best comedians of our t...

Be Amazed With Lonestar in Concert

Don't be left standing on the front porch looking in when Lonestar comes to town.  The preeminent pop-country band  of the late '90s and 2000s bring their best-loved hits to the stage on Thursday, October 19, at 8:00pm....

Square-to-Square Street Festival

The annual Square to Square Street Festival will take place on Saturday, May 20 from 10am - 2pm on Main Street.

Downtown Clayton will be filled with games, activities, food, and music from Town Square to Horne Square!

Downtown Clayton Concert Series

The Annual Downtown Concert Series is complete with Food Trucks, Beer and Wine, Bounce House, a face painter and Live Music!

New show announced: The Cleverlys

The New York Times says, “If Earl Scruggs, Dolly Parton, and Spinal Tap spawned a litter of puppies, it would be the Cleverlys.” So trust us when we tell you that you don't want to miss this faux family band.

The band hails from the remote part of...

Club Concert format to launch in June with David Graham & The Eskimo Brothers

Join The Clayton Center this summer as we launch a new alternative event format – Club Concerts – in our Council Chambers. The inaugural show will feature Nashville musicians David Graham & The Eskimo Brothers on Saturday, June 24....

Twitty and Lynn Salute Conway and Loretta

There's never been a more dynamic country music duo than Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn. And now, the torch has been passed to the next generation. 

Tayla Lynn and Tre Twitty present a Salute to Conway and Loretta and deliver their grandparents’ s...

Future of Downtown Clayton in public’s hands

The Town of Clayton is engaging the community to enhance its downtown area and set a clear vision for the future.

In an effort to make downtown more vibrant and thriving area, the Town is creating a new Downtown Master Plan. The plan will address issues su...

Town of Clayton 2023 Special Events

The Town of Clayton has announced a list of special events that the community can look forward to attending in 2023.  

Clayton annually hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including outdoor concerts, street festivals, and numerous holid...

The Collingsworth Family

Excitement, musical excellence and an emphasis on family is what you can expect when you spend an evening with The Collingsworth Family on Friday, September 22, at 8:00pm.

The group had its beginnings when they performed together as musicians for a Michiga...

Clayton Youth Council Launches Community Service Initiative

Clayton Youth Council members from Johnston County high schools have committed to volunteering 1,000 hours by the end of the 2022-2023 school year through their community service initiative, “The Art of Coming Together.”  

Clay...

Clayton SRO Program expands to serve seven area schools

The Clayton Police Department has expanded its School Resource Officer (SRO) Program, and for the first time in the Town’s history, a Clayton Police Officer will serve as the SRO for Clayton High School.  

The Clayton Town Council has ap...

Clayton, North Carolina has upgraded retail recruitment with Retail Strategies

Clayton, North Carolina has upgraded its retail recruitment service to include Downtown Strategies.

Clayton’s Sculpture Trail Decorates Downtown with Stories from Across America

One of the most visible and celebrated public art initiatives in Clayton is the Annual Downtown Sculpture Trail. 

The Clayton Public Art Advisory Board received more than 80 applications from across the country for this year’s trail. The...

New youth theatrical group to debut in Clayton

The Clayton Center is now the home of a new, community-focused theatre company thanks to the efforts of two Clayton High School (CHS) educators, Andrew Wade and Ann Meigs. 

Wade, the artistic director, has been a performer professionally for the p...

A Deep Dive into the Municipal Park Splash Pad

Municipal Park re-opened in early July 2022 and unveiled the Town of Clayton’s first splash pad. This highly anticipated feature provides the community with a unique play experience that is inclusive, thoughtfully designed, and refreshingly fun....

Historic Clayton Center Heading In New Direction

The historic Clayton Center, located in downtown Clayton, is under new leadership and is looking to head in new and exciting directions.

Steven Langston, a 19-year staff member, has been named the Interim Director of The Clayton Center by the Town of Clayt...