Event Venue in Clayton, NC

Clayton is the heart of Johnston County, and Gateway Conference & Event Center sits right in the middle of it all. Located on Yates Drive, just off Highway 70, Gateway is minutes from downtown Clayton, the Clayton Center, and the growing residential communities along the Highway 70 corridor. Whether you live in the Neuse River neighborhoods, near the Clayton Municipal Complex, or in one of the newer developments outside town, the venue is easy to reach for you and your guests.

Why Clayton Families Choose Gateway

Clayton has grown fast, but it still carries that small-town, family-first feel. Gateway matches that energy. When you book your wedding, birthday party, corporate event, or baby shower here, you are working with a venue that knows the community and cares about your celebration. Terri Watson and her team treat every event like it matters, because in Clayton, it does.

The venue itself offers everything you need in one place: a banquet hall, cocktail area, indoor and outdoor space, a stage, DJ booth, bridal room, large kitchen, and plenty of parking. No need to coordinate multiple vendors or shuttle guests between locations. Gateway gives you the full package at a price that makes sense.

Conveniently Located for Johnston County

Clayton sits along the Highway 70 corridor, making Gateway easy to reach from Smithfield, Selma, Four Oaks, Benson, and the broader Johnston County area. Guests coming from Raleigh or Wake County can take I-40 to Highway 70 and be at the venue in about 30 minutes. The location strikes the perfect balance: close enough to the city for convenience, far enough out to feel like a getaway.

If you are planning an event in Clayton, NC, Gateway Conference & Event Center is your local venue. Call (919) 333-1988 or request a quote to schedule your free tour.