Clayton Events; Fireworks schedule
Clayton, Georgia Events
Rabun County at its Best – 2017
Come enjoy the beautiful Northeast Georgia Mountains!
Summer is here! July, 2017 Events & Happenings!
Happy Fourth of July – be safe!
What does the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA) do…the City of Clayton awards us the Hotel/Motel Tax funds so that we can, among various things, provide advertising money for events put on in Clayton to bring visitors and residents into town to enjoy our shops, restaurants and businesses! Events such as Celebrate Clayton, Foxfire Mountaineer, Turkey Trot, Christmas in Downtown Clayton, Holiday Extravaganza, Painted Fern Art Show, Clayton Farmers Market and more! We also develop the Historic Clayton signs and 2 billboards, maintain landscaping such as the “blue pots”, decorate for holidays, keep merchants apprised of what is going on, keep Clayton beautiful with the City’s help…oh, so much!!!
Now check out what is happening in Clayton…….
It’s time for the Clayton Crawl…tell your friends! July 15th!
Tiger Mountain Winery – The Red Barn Café with award winning Chef David Sweeney is open Lunch, Brunch and Dinner as is the Tasting Room – call 706-782-4777.
Stonewall Creek Vineyards- Tasting Room is open in Tiger and they remind you that you need to Think Pink! National Rosé Day Saturday, June 10, 11:30-5 and Summer Solstice Party on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Check website for details – call 706-212-0584
NE Georgia Food Bank’s Teaching Kitchen Classes – check their website www.foodbanknega.org/programs/4 for the many classes they offer! Classes for kids this summer!!!
North Georgia Community Players will be doing an “Eclipse” play during the Eclipse Weekend at the Dillard Playhouse.706-212-2500 for tickets and info.
Fortify kitchen and bar will be working with other local chefs for a Chefs’ Throwdown July 9 & 23 (for winner) at the NE Georgia Food Bank of Clayton’s Teaching Kitchen. This is to benefit the Teaching Kitchen. For details www.foodbanknega.org/events
The Clayton Farmers Market is now set up in the parking lot of the NE Georgia Food Bank in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center on Hwy. 441, Clayton on Saturdays from 9-12:30N. (This is the Simply Homegrown Farmers Market and Main Street Farmers Market participating as well as other vendors.) Food, produce, flowers, tastings, music. Food deemos too!
Downtown Clayton Stuff….new shop on Savannah Street called Painted Park has been invited to join the CMBA.Details to follow! There is a large retail space being renovated on Main Street (the old Cannon’s Furniture) – let us know if you know of an interested party!
The Fur Ball to benefit Paws4Life animal shelter was a huge success – heard they made over $25,000! Even more than last year – but don’t forget to donate supplies and money!
Rabun Manor in Dillard is open for LUNCH starting June 29th – Thursday–Friday–Saturday from 11AM-2PM!
JULY —-FREE CONCERT-FIREWORKS-CLAYTON CRAWL-PAINTED FERN ART FEST-GARLIC FEST and Chef’s Throwdown!
Fireworks Schedule:
July 1 – Lake Burton
July 2 – Lake Rabun
July 3 – Sky Valley
July 4 – Dillard ALL BEGIN ABOUT DUSK – 9:00-9:30pm-ISH
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN FOURTH OF JULY!
Sweet Charity & Friends Friday, July 7, 5:307:30 p.m. Free concert at the Rock House Park, Main Street, Clayton. They will be performing soft country and rock..Tom Petty, The Eagles, John Denver, James Taylor from 5:30-6:30PM then our own Caledonia Swing will be playing traditional Irish and also American Folk. Refreshments (fundraiser) by Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts. BRING A CHAIR! It was a full house last month! Tips to benefit Community Pantry! 727-434-4499.
Painted Fern Festival of Art Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday, July 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Hosted by the North Georgia Arts Guild. Rabun County Civic Center, Randy Sells, 678-467-2697. www.northgeorgiaartsguild.com
9th Annual Clayton Crawl * Saturday, July 15, 6-9 p.m. Wine and beer, food from local and area restaurants, and music. Main Street, Clayton. CMBA, 706-982-1284. www.claytoncrawl.org Portion of proceeds benefits the CMBA’s Beautification Fund for Clayton!
Brenda Patterson of the White Birch Inn and White Birch Provisions on Savannah Street, Clayton
Garlic Fest at the Clayton Farmers Market , Saturday, July 29, 9 a.m.-12 noon. Garlic tasting, garlic pie contest, garlic-infused items! Covered Bridge Shopping Center, 45 Plaza Way, Hwy. 441, Clayton. www.rabunmarket.com
Chefs’ Throwdown at the (Clayton) NE Georgia Food Bank’s Teaching Kitchen to benefit the Food Bank July 9 & 23 -see the NE GA Food Bank’s website.
Local Farmers Produce Dinners family-style May-October on the third Wednesday at 6:30PM at Fortify kitchen & bar – call for reservations 706-782-0050!
Farm Tour at Ladybug Farms Every 2nd Saturday June-August at 11AM. www.ladybugfarms.net or Facebook. See them at the Clayton Farmers Market Saturday mornings!
August-New Music Event!
Sweet Charity & Friends Friday, August 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free concert to benefit Richard’s Kids at the Rock House Park, Main Street, Clayton. Snacks by the Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts. 727-434-4499.
21st Annual Dillard Bluegrass & Barbeque Festival, Friday, August 4 & Saturday, August 5. Family fun, music, food and crafts. Dillard City Hall Fairgrounds. www.dillardbbq.org
Rhapsody in Rabun Gala and Auction, Saturday, August 12, 5 p.m., Rabun County Civic Center. 706-490-1494. www.rhapsodyinrabun.com N E W N I G H T – SATURDAY!
Solar Eclipse – Monday, August 21 – plan to come to town or stay with us for the long weekend! Events being planned all over the area! Stay tuned! The CMBA will have an Information Tent at the Rock House on Main Street promoting our businesses! Get your Eclipse glasses and t-shirts at the Rabun County Chamber of Commerce! Also at The Fire Place on Main Street, Clayton.
Wander North Georgia shop on Main Street, Clayton is putting together a four-day camping experience at Clayton City Hall’s green space. [email protected]
September-New Music Event!
Sweet Charity & Friends Friday, September 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free concert to benefit Sid Weber Cancer Fund at the Rock House Park, Main Street. 727-434-4499
More events posted later or check www.downtownclaytonga.org!
New Interactive Map of Clayton on www.downtownclaytonga.org!
www.facebook.com/claytonhappenings – Like us and be sure to SHARE or it stops dead!
Thanks for all of your support – without your participation these events are not possible!
Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA)
Jenny Wilson, Cricket Werkheiser, George Prater, Elizabeth Bethel, Brenda Patterson,