Addresses and hours come from each shop’s own website, checked October 18, 2026. Shops that publish no hours online are listed with a note to call ahead.
- Reeves was founded in Clayton in 1928 by Lewis F. Reeves Sr. and Rubye Dickerson Reeves. It first traded in the Derrick Building on Main Street before moving to the southwest corner of Main and Savannah Streets. The company calls itself the oldest retail store in Rabun County still owned by its founding family. Reeves: Our History
- Reeves' original downtown store, Reeves Main Street, is at 16 S. Main Street, Clayton. It sells furniture, outdoor and sporting goods, clothing, gifts, housewares, toys and grills, and is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Sunday. Reeves: Clayton Main Street location page
- The Clayton Merchants & Business Association (CMBA) publishes visitclaytonga.net and hosts downtown's annual street events. Its 2026 calendar listed two Block Parties, Ramshackle, Halloween and the December Cookie Crawl, all on Main Street. Clayton Merchants & Business Association: CMBA 2026 Events in Downtown Clayton
Shops and galleries
Wander North Georgia
outdoor gear store
87 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Locally owned outdoor store selling hiking and camping gear; staff share hiking recommendations.
Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: Wander North Georgia: Clayton store (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Outdoor 76 (Clayton)
outdoor gear, footwear and apparel
104 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Outdoor gear and apparel store; the Clayton shop is its Georgia location (the other is in Franklin, NC).
Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m.
Source: Outdoor 76 (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Shady Creek Expeditions
fly shop and guide outfitter
56 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Guide service and fly shop in downtown Clayton, with the Shady Creek Boutique next door. Hours are not published on its site.
Source: Shady Creek Expeditions: Location (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Keels & Kollars Co.
men's clothing
39 E Savannah St, Clayton, GA 30525
Men's clothing store on East Savannah Street.
Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Source: Keels & Kollars Co. (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Idle + Wild
home and gift boutique
35 E Savannah St, Clayton, GA 30525
Boutique for home goods, gifts and accessories on East Savannah Street.
Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Source: Idle + Wild Home (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Lulu & Tully's Mercantile
vintage and artisan goods
11 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Mercantile selling vintage and artisan goods at the south end of North Main Street.
Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–5 p.m.
Source: Lulu & Tully's Mercantile (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Isadora Popper
paper, stationery and yarn shop
33 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Shop for paper goods, stationery, pens and knitting yarn on North Main Street. A second space, 'IP the Edit', is listed at 46 N Church St with different hours.
Mon–Wed 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu–Sat 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Source: Isadora Popper (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Main Street Gallery
folk art gallery
51 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Contemporary Southern folk and outsider art gallery, established in 1985. Also open by appointment at 706-782-2440.
Mon–Thu closed; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun closed
Source: Main Street Gallery: Contact (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Soul Intention Gallery
art gallery and framing
55 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Art gallery with jewelry and artisan work on historic Main Street; it also offers custom framing.
Mon 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed–Thu 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun noon–4 p.m.; Tue not published
Source: Soul Intention Gallery (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Butler Galleries & Two Sisters Shop
antiques market and gifts
74 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Antique market and gift galleries on North Main Street; the Two Sisters Shop is inside, per the CMBA directory.
Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun noon–4 p.m.
Source: Butler Galleries: Contact (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Reeves Ace Hardware (Clayton Main Street)
hardware, furniture and outdoor store
16 S Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Family-owned hardware store; the CMBA directory says the family business dates to 1928. The Reeves Outdoor Center shares the 16 S Main St address.
Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun closed
Source: Reeves Ace Hardware: Contact / Our Stores (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Madison's on Main
women's boutique
29 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Family-owned boutique for women's clothing, shoes, jewelry and gifts; the company says its Clayton store opened in 2020 and is its largest. Store hours are not published on its site.
Source: Madison's on Main: Locations (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Markets and shopping nights
Northeast Georgia Arts Tour (fall weekend)
Organizer date for 2026A self-guided tour of artists' studios and galleries across six mountain counties, including Rabun. You can start anywhere and plot your own route. The tour publishes a downloadable brochure of venues. Most venues are open year-round, but some have seasonal hours, so call ahead.
Nov. 6-8, 2026, 10 AM-5 PM, per the organizer's "Welcome to the 2026 Northeast Georgia Arts Tour" page (the spring 2026 weekend was June 12-14). A lower block on the same page is still headed "2025 Dates" with the same dates; we read the 2026 heading as current.
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Source: Northeast Georgia Arts Tour (official site), checked 2026-10-18
Of These Mountains Fall MarketPlace
Organizer date for 2026An outdoor market of more than 100 artisans, makers, vendors and small businesses, with crafts, food and entertainment. Admission is free for all ages, which makes it an easy start to holiday shopping.
Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, 10 AM-5 PM, per the organizer's MarketPlace page. The CMBA's Oct. 12, 2026 post gives the same date.
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Source: Of These Mountains: OTM MarketPlace, checked 2026-10-18
Downtown Clayton Cookie Crawl
Organizer date for 2026An evening holiday stroll on Main Street. Participating downtown businesses hand out holiday treats while shoppers browse. The CMBA has not published a list of participating shops for 2026.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, 5-7 PM, per the CMBA's 2026 events calendar.
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Source: CMBA (visitclaytonga.net): CMBA 2026 Events in Downtown Clayton, checked 2026-10-18
Questions
What is the downtown Clayton Cookie Crawl?
The Cookie Crawl is an evening holiday stroll on Main Street. Participating downtown businesses hand out holiday treats while shoppers browse. In 2026 it is Saturday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., according to the Clayton Merchants & Business Association. The CMBA has not yet published which shops are taking part.
What is the Of These Mountains MarketPlace?
It is a free outdoor market of more than 100 artisans, makers, vendors and small businesses, held each spring and fall on the Rabun County Civic Center lawn and pavilions at 201 W Savannah St. The fall 2026 MarketPlace is Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The spring 2027 date has not been announced.
Dates, rules and hours can change. The organizers have the final word: City of Clayton

