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Clayton Harvest Festival October 22-25

Date: Thu, Oct 22, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Venue: - Clayton NC 27520, Clayton

Price: Free

Category: Community

The Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 22-25, 2026, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton. The four-day festival includes a midway full of carnival rides; car, motorcycle, and tractor shows; Latin American Festival; and other community-focused events, vendors, food, music, and fun. Admission is free. Pay for rides, food and drink. Check back soon for the schedule, and be sure to double check with the Clayton Harvest Festival website in case there are changes. The Latin American Festival, presented by Compare Foods, is part of the Clayton Harvest Festival. The Festival will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12 p.m.. to 5 p.m., Town Square in Downtown Clayton. Clayton Harvest Festival hours: Thursday, October 22: 5 pm. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 23: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, October 24: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, October 25: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival features: Midway, with a carnival, food and games, at Horne Square Latin American Festival Car show Much more! Family Night at the Festival Family Night is Friday, October 23, 2026, at Town Square, and features: 5 to 6:30 p.m.: Trick or Treat 5 to 8 p.m.: Food trucks 5 to 9 p.m.: Children's Entrepreneur Market 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Movie Night: The Bad Guys 2 Check on the festival's website for updates and the complete schedule. Double-Check Before You Head Out! We make every effort to make sure that everything on Triangle on the Cheap is 100% accurate. However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake. Please verify all deals and events with the venue or organizer before you go. You might also be interested in: Subscribing to Triangle on the Cheap's email list Triangle on the Cheap event calendar Music calendar Where to go dancing in the Triangle Trivia Nights Best food and drink deals in the Triangle Free and cheap things to do this week Farmers Markets in the Triangle Subscribe to Triangle on the Cheap More

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Clayton Harvest Festival October 22-25

“Take the kids on Friday night for trick-or-treating and an outdoor movie.”

When
Next Thursday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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The Clayton Harvest Festival is a four-day community celebration in downtown Clayton featuring carnival rides, automotive shows, and cultural performances from October 22 to October 25, 2026. Held across Horne Square and Town Square, this annual tradition brings together local vendors, food trucks, and live music, with a special Latin American Festival taking place on Sunday afternoon. If you are planning a visit with kids, Thursday and Friday evenings are ideal for beating the larger weekend crowds on the midway. Admission to the festival grounds is entirely free, but you will want to budget for individual ride tickets, carnival games, and food truck purchases. This festival makes an excellent weekend destination because of its variety. Toddlers will enjoy watching the classic tractors, older kids can head straight for the carnival rides, and parents can sample local food vendor menus while listening to live music in the autumn air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is admission to the Clayton Harvest Festival free?
Yes, entry to the festival grounds in downtown Clayton is free. You only need to pay for carnival ride tickets, games, food, and drinks.
When is the Latin American Festival portion of the event?
The Latin American Festival takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Town Square.

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Schedule

Clayton Harvest Festival October 22-25 runs Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

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- Clayton NC 27520 is in Clayton, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Nothing but the kids — this one's free, with no tickets to buy.

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