The Clayton Harvest Festival will take place from October 27th to 31st, 2021, at Horne Square, Town Square and other locations in Downtown Clayton.

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Festival hours:
- Wednesday, 27th: 5 pm. to 10 p.m.
- Thursday, October 28th: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday, October 29th: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Saturday, October 30th: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Sunday, October 31st: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The festival features:
- Midway, with a carnival, food and games, at Horne Square
- Latin American Festival
- Movie Night
- Pig Calling Contest
- Pony rides
- Car show and tractor show
- Trunk or Treat
- Hot dog eating contest
- Food trucks
- More
Check on the festival’s website for updates and the complete schedule.
Festival Highlights by Day
Wednesday
Horne Square:
- Midway Carnival Rides & Games
Thursday
Horne Square:
- Midway Carnival Rides & Games
Town Square — Family Night
- Trunk or Treat
- Food Trucks
- Movie Night: Monsters Inc.
Friday
Horne Square:
- Midway Carnival Rides & Games
Saturday
Horne Square:
- Midway Carnival Rides & Games
Community Bank Parking Lot:
- Squealin’ On the Square
- BBQ Contest
- Pig Calling Contest
- Hot Dog Eating Contest
Main Street:
- Clayton’s Largest Vendor Fair
- Clayton Harvest Festival Car Show
- International Harvesters Tractor Show
- Backwoods Stable Pony Rides
N. Lombard Street:
- Kids’ Village
- Sidewalk Chalk Fun Area
- Disney characters
- Stilt walkers and balloon artist
- Face painting
Town Square:
- Hometown Talent Showcase
Sunday
Horne Square:
- Midway Carnival Rides & Games
Town Square:
- Latin American Festival
- Vendor Fair
- Food Trucks
- Best Costume Contest
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