# Events & Things To Do In Clayton, North Carolina on 2nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Clayton, North Carolina on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Clayton, North Carolina on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Clayton

- **Event Name**: UNC Health Johnston Derby Day at Portofino
  - **Description**: Johnston County's "run for the roses" is back! UNC Health Johnston Derby Day offers the excitement and sophistication of the Kentucky Derby, featuring exhilarating live horse races, the glamour of a red-carpet entrance, and the tradition of mint juleps. G
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/unc-health-johnston-derby-day-at-portofino/200029834820720
  - **Venue**: Portofino Equestrian Center
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  - **Categories**: health-wellness, kentucky-derby, nonprofit, sports
- **Event Name**: GRAND OPENING Celebration!
  - **Description**: The wait is over.
Join us as we officially celebrate the Grand Opening of The Station a fully restored, nearly 100-year-old building brought back to life as a place to gather, explore, and experience something different.
For the first time, every space is
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/grand-opening-celebration/200029981061244
  - **Venue**: The Station Clayton
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks, health-wellness, art
- **Event Name**: Pottery Wheel Workshop
  - **Description**: Join us for a one time, 2 hour class to learn or practice the basics of wheel throwing. This is a great introduction for those interested in learning how to use the pottery wheel. No experience is needed. If you already have experience, come refresh your
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    - Count: 12
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/pottery-wheel-workshop/200029916226848
  - **Venue**: Pottery Camp
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  - **Categories**: workshops, kids
- **Event Name**: Kentucky Derby Party at McKinley's
  - **Description**: Hats, horses & high style! 🐎🌹
You’re invited to the Kentucky Derby Party at McKinley’s!

Dress to impress and get ready for a fabulous time—
Details coming soon, but your outfit planning starts NOW!
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/kentucky-derby-party-at-mckinleys/200029903268309
  - **Venue**: 11751 US Highway 70 Bus W, Clayton, NC, United States, North Carolina 27520
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- **Event Name**: WIN Women’s Business Expo
  - **Description**: WIN Women’s Business Expo

Saturday, May 2 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Behind Hometowne Realty
328 E.Main Street, Clayton

The WIN Women’s Business Expo goes beyond a typical vendor event. This year, we’re focusing on one powerful theme: connection.

Join us for
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/win-women’s-business-expo/200029690387050
  - **Venue**: 328 E Main St, Clayton, NC 27520, United States
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  - **Categories**: business, exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Watercolor Class
  - **Description**: Adult Class & Teens 16y & up

11am-1pm

$65

Join us in this monthly exploration of watercolor each 1st Saturday morning of the month. The 2 hour class will explore watercolor technique, integrate art and design principles all while having fun bei
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/watercolor-class/200029907669330
  - **Venue**: 3919 Raleigh Rd , Clayton, NC, United States, North Carolina 27520
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art
- **Event Name**: Jam Biscuit Band @ The Cardinal Bar - Clayton
  - **Description**: Join us at The Cardinal Bar in Clayton!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/jam-biscuit-band-the-cardinal-bar-clayton/200029966639646
  - **Venue**: Clayton, N.C.
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Intro to Fused Glass
  - **Description**: Join us for our Glass Fusing Class and learn how to design beautiful glass creations. Choose from a variety of molds such as a candy dish, bowl, votive or a panel for your lantern. (Lanterns are available for additional $15). Projects take 1 1/2 - 2 hours
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    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/intro-to-fused-glass/200029940189113
  - **Venue**: Pottery Camp
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Mother-Daughter-Sister-Friend Breakfast
  - **Description**: All ages, women and girls are invited to this special breakfast!
RSVP with this link https://forms.gle/coc2DVoQQMv6Wy4r7
This event is hosted by the Stella Young Circle. A love offering will be received for the Helen Little Haiti Foundation.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/clayton/mother-daughter-sister-friend-breakfast/200029966639747
  - **Venue**: 121 E 2nd St, Clayton, NC, United States, North Carolina 27520
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## Trending Events in Clayton

- **Event Name**: Russell Peters at Helium Comedy Club St Louis
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Russell Peters at Helium Comedy Club St Louis, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Helium Comedy Club St Louis in vibrant Clayton
  - **Venue**: Helium Comedy Club St Louis
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- **Event Name**: Tig Notaro - Out of Nowhere Tour
  - **Description**: *Sponsored by Nancy Henry & Colleen Henegan

Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy nominated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, podcaster, and radio contributor, as well as a favorite on numerous talk shows, including THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT and
  - **Venue**: 403 Riverside Dr, Clayton, NY, United States, New York 13624
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- **Event Name**: Nate Smith, Josh Ross, Brandon Wisham in Saint Louis
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Nate Smith Live at The Pageant on Saturday, May 9, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Nate Smith is set to light up The Pageant with their unforgettable sou
  - **Venue**: The Pageant
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- **Event Name**: mgk, Wiz Khalifa, BEAUTY SCHOOL DROPOUT in Concord
  - **Description**: 🎤 Join Beauty School Dropout LIVE at Toyota Pavilion at Concord on Saturday, May 16, 2026! 🎤  
Here is the moment you've been waiting for! Beauty School Dropout is coming to Toyota Pavilion at Concord
  - **Venue**: Toyota Pavilion at Concord
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- **Event Name**: Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, illuminati hotties in Concord
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Motion City Soundtrack Live at Toyota Pavilion at Concord on Friday, July 24, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Motion City Soundtrack is taking over Toyota Pavilion at Concord on Friday, July 24
  - **Venue**: Toyota Pavilion at Concord
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- **Event Name**: The Wallflowers at The Pageant
  - **Description**: *ON SALE NOW*

Bringing Down The Horse
30th Anniversary Tour
The Wallflowers 
Reserved $72.00 | $62.00 | $52.00 | $39.50
Doors 7:00pm | Show 8:00pm
Age Restrictions: All Ages  

** CLICK INTERESTED & WIN TICKETS!
Click “Interested” on this event and o
  - **Venue**: The Pageant
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- **Event Name**: North American Tour 2026 - Tash Sultana at The Pageant
  - **Description**: *ON SALE NOW*

North American Tour 2026
Tash Sultana
with special guest Daisy The Great
Reserved Balcony $75.00 | $65.00
GA $49.50adv | $55.00dos 
Doors 7:00pm | Show 8:00pm
Age Restrictions: All Ages  

** CLICK INTERESTED & WIN TICKETS!
Click “Inter
  - **Venue**: The Pageant
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- **Event Name**: Dance Gavin Dance, Horse The Band, Wolf & Bear, NOVELISTS in Saint Louis
  - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Dance Gavin Dance Live at The Pageant on Saturday, June 20, 2026! 🎤
Ready to experience the night of your life? Dance Gavin Dance is bringing their infectious energy and hit songs like We Own the Nig
  - **Venue**: The Pageant
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- **Event Name**: Joe Gatto at Helium Comedy Club St Louis
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Joe Gatto at Helium Comedy Club St Louis, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Helium Comedy Club St Louis in the heart of Clayton
  - **Venue**: Helium Comedy Club St Louis
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Clayton?
  - **A:** UNC Health Johnston Derby Day at Portofino (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 pm at Portofino Equestrian Center), GRAND OPENING Celebration! (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am at The Station Clayton), Pottery Wheel Workshop (Sat May 02 2026 at Pottery Camp), Kentucky Derby Party at McKinley's (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 11751 US Highway 70 Bus W, Clayton, NC, United States, North Carolina 27520), WIN Women’s Business Expo (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 328 E Main St, Clayton, NC 27520, United States).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Clayton this weekend May 1–3, 2026?
  - **A:** UNC Health Johnston Derby Day at Portofino (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:30 pm at Portofino Equestrian Center), GRAND OPENING Celebration! (Sat May 02 2026 at 08:00 am at The Station Clayton), Pottery Wheel Workshop (Sat May 02 2026 at Pottery Camp), Kentucky Derby Party at McKinley's (Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm at 11751 US Highway 70 Bus W, Clayton, NC, United States, North Carolina 27520), WIN Women’s Business Expo (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at 328 E Main St, Clayton, NC 27520, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Clayton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Clayton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Clayton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Clayton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Clayton include Portofino Equestrian Center, The Station Clayton, Pottery Camp.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Clayton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Clayton include Johnston Health Foundation, The Station Clayton, Pottery Camp.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Clayton?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Clayton.

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