Join us Thursday, December 12th for our last night of Christmas in the City.

Activities include: Carriage Rides, Story Time with Ali the Elf, Ornament Painting, Scavenger Hunt, Stocking Stroll, Gingerbread House Competition, reindeer games and activities on Main Street. Plus Santa will be on hand for wish lists and photo opportunities.

See schedule below.

Join us for our Sweet Stroll through Downtown Clinton.

Tickets: $10 each

Each ticket holder will receive a decorative tin at the start of the stroll at Matthews Gifts. From there they will collect sweet Christmas conections as they stroll through the businesses in Downtown Clinton.

Tickets available soon.

Join us Thursday, December 5th for our first night of Christmas in the City.

Activities include: Annual Tree Lighting, Scavenger Hunt, Hay Rides, Barrel Train Rides, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Kids Ornament Making, and live entertainment on Main Street. Plus Santa will be on hand for wish lists and photo opportunities.

See schedule below.

Small Business Saturday: November 16, 2024

Your choice of 10am or 11:30am brunch seating.

$30 Tickets - includes: brunch buffet, one mimosa, a locally made gift, shopping discounts, and a tea with Rowena Herring at the Historic Herring House on Sampson Street.

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Available at Matthews Gifts in Downtown Clinton or by calling 910-299-4904.

Now accepting trunk or treat participants!

This event is in partnership with the Sampson County YMCA Call 910-299-4904 or email us at downtown@cityofclintonnc.com

Join us in Downtown Clinton on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10am-3pm for our annual Square Fair.

BBQ Cookoff Application 2024

cookoff, car show, & vendors

We are currently accepting applications for our BBQ Cookoff Teams and Vendors at this year’s Square Fair. Please download the applications below, fill them out (the PDFs are fillable using Acrobat or other online sources - they can also be printed, filled out and scanned in), then send the application using the submission form below.

Forms can also be mailed to 227 Lisbon Street, Clinton, NC 28328
or e-mailed to downtown@cityofclintonnc.com

Entries will be allowed on a First come, First served basis, so please return your entry form, along with entry fee and proof of approved Temporary Food permit by September 6, 2024.

Submit a Square Fair Application:

More Information coming soon.

Join us for an exciting evening in Downtown Clinton as our Hallmark Movie town comes to life. From the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to live music by The Embers, we have it all. Enjoy hayrides, cookie decorating, delicious food and more. Free and open to the public.