The show must go on, and it did this weekend at the 2nd annual Ramshackle Festival in downtown Clayton.
Despite the threat of severe weather, which briefly materialized Saturday evening, the second annual street festival drew a sizeable crowd to Clayton’s historic downtown district to enjoy various music, food, and activities.
While the weather was lovely for much of the day, around 6:30 p.m., the skies opened up as a thunderstorm rolled through Rabun County. It passed through as the last act of the evening, Town Mountain, was preparing to take the stage.
With the stage too wet to perform on, the Asheville-based bluegrass group went acoustic. They performed under a canopy at the Reeve’s Outdoor Center as fans and festivalgoers listened and cheered.
It was a fitting end to a fun-filled day full of activities that people of all ages could enjoy. Ramshackle was a family affair, from the wide selection of food cooked and boxed by local restaurants to the vendors selling merchandise, and the playful Kids Zone that delighted little ones.
“Thankfully, all the vendors and visitors stayed safe,” said event organizer Sonya Shook. She is already looking ahead to next year.
“We cannot wait for the third [Ramshackle],” Shook said, as she thanked all the sponsors that supported this year’s event. “If you missed the fun this year, then mark your calendar for the first Saturday in June.”
