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Explore Orange Explore Orange, where small-town charm meets world-class culture! Enjoy rivers and bayous, local dining, art, history, live music, and year-round events.

Whether visiting or staying a while, experience Texas hospitality with a touch of Cajun flair! Located in the southeast corner of Texas on the border of Louisiana, Orange is home to a variety of world-class cultural experiences. From award-winning theater shows to community festivals, historical homes to premier museums, Orange has something for everyone - all with that small-town charm that makes Orange so unique. Whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, Orange has a variety of accommodations to make you feel right at home. Orange has several hotel/motel properties or enjoy a getaway weekend in one of our charming bed-and-breakfast inns. You may decide to connect with the great outdoors at one of our campgrounds. Learn more about our accommodations and book your trip to Orange today! Orange is home to numerous restaurants offering everything from classic American cuisine to Tex-Mex. No matter what you're in the mood for, you're sure to find something to satisfy your appetite. Many restaurants even offer catering services for your next big event. Browse our list of restaurants to learn more about the dining options awaiting you on your next visit to Orange. The City of Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau's mission is to position Orange as a premier Texas destination by attracting visitors to experience the small town charm and world class culture in an effort to promote tourism and the hotel industry, while positively impacting the City's economy.

City Council has authorized the HOT fund grants for 2026-2027! We are so proud to see our community flourishing, and hel...
10/14/2026

City Council has authorized the HOT fund grants for 2026-2027! We are so proud to see our community flourishing, and helping us bring more people to Orange, Texas! 🍊

The Gumdrop Shop - Food Vendor Interest Form Now Open! 🚚Interested in being a food vendor for this event? Fill out the i...
10/09/2026

The Gumdrop Shop - Food Vendor Interest Form Now Open! 🚚Interested in being a food vendor for this event? Fill out the interest form here: https://loom.ly/1f9XCn0

The City of Orange - Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is now accepting food vendor interest for the Gumdrop Shop event happening Saturday, December 5, 2026. This annual holiday market brings cheerful holiday shopping to downtown Orange, and we're looking for food vendors to help make the event better! We invite food trucks offering delicious meals, beverages, or treats that complement the holiday atmosphere to submit their interest in participating. The deadline to submit this for is Sunday, October, 18, 2026.

A little holiday magic is coming to Orange, Texas! 🎄🦌🍬Join us for Gumdrop Shop on Saturday, December 5, from 9:00 AM – 3...
10/09/2026

A little holiday magic is coming to Orange, Texas! 🎄🦌🍬

Join us for Gumdrop Shop on Saturday, December 5, from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the City of Orange Recreation Center!

Shop market vendors, enjoy food trucks and music, and make memories with free family portraits, kids’ activities from the Orange Public Library, and Reindeer Games from the Orange Recreation Center.

Bring your family, invite a friend, and celebrate the season with us!

The Orangetober Vendor market is excited to give you some updates for joining us on Saturday. ➡️Only vendors who were re...
10/02/2026

The Orangetober Vendor market is excited to give you some updates for joining us on Saturday.

➡️Only vendors who were registered with the Rotary Club will be allowed to join. No additional payment is required. Please be prepared to show us your registration confirmation email from the Rotary Club upon arrival to the City of Orange Boat Ramp.

🕐Set up will start at 6AM. The location of the vendor booths will be assigned based on arrival. We ask that all vendors be set up by the 10AM start time. We will be flexible with your leaving time for any inclement weather.

📅This Orangetober Vendor Market is separate from the Rotary Club Vendor Market. Attendance at this Vendor Market is not required. It is only an opportunity for vendors to still join us at Orangetober.

The Rotary Club of Orange has approved any vendors who would like to participate in Orangetober to join us at the City o...
10/02/2026

The Rotary Club of Orange has approved any vendors who would like to participate in Orangetober to join us at the City of Orange Boat ramp on Saturday beginning at 10 AM to showcase their business and celebrate Orangetober.

Explore Orange and The Rotary Club of Orange recognize the time, energy, and financial investment vendors put into preparing for Orangetober Festival, and understand the hardship missing a major weekend event can create. Explore Orange and The Rotary Club of Orange remain committed to supporting our local community, promoting small business, and encouraging our residents to shop local.

We are excited to see our community show up to Orangetober and support local!

The wait is over! Orangetober Festival opens TODAY! 🎃Gates open at 4 PM, so grab your family and friends and come enjoy ...
10/02/2026

The wait is over! Orangetober Festival opens TODAY! 🎃

Gates open at 4 PM, so grab your family and friends and come enjoy an evening filled with food, fun, entertainment, and plenty of fall festivities!

🍂Don’t leaf your plans up in the air, come celebrate Orangetober with us!

📣Out of an abundance of caution, due to the weather forecast, the Rotary Club of Orange has decided to postpone the Reta...
10/01/2026

📣Out of an abundance of caution, due to the weather forecast, the Rotary Club of Orange has decided to postpone the Retail Vendor Market previously scheduled for Saturday, October 3, 2026. ⛈️

📅A new date will be chosen and shared as soon as it is finalized. We appreciate everyone's understanding in making the Retail Vendor Market a safe, dry, and comfortable experience for all of our vendors and guests. ☔

🍂 Fall is calling...The Orangetober Festival brings all the fall fun your way! From live entertainment and festival favo...
10/01/2026

🍂 Fall is calling...

The Orangetober Festival brings all the fall fun your way! From live entertainment and festival favorites to activities for the whole family, there’s a whole pumpkin village of fun waiting for you!

Check out the weekend schedule and start making your plans!

2 days until Orangetober is here! 📸The grounds are looking gourd-geous and photo ready! From giant pumpkin displays to o...
09/30/2026

2 days until Orangetober is here! 📸

The grounds are looking gourd-geous and photo ready! From giant pumpkin displays to our iconic pumpkin house, Orangetober is the ultimate spot to snap those picture perfect fall memories.

In the comments, show us some of your favorite past memories at the Orangetober Festival!

The City of Orange Boat Ramp will be closed for launching from Thursday, October 1 through noon on Monday, October 5 dur...
09/29/2026

The City of Orange Boat Ramp will be closed for launching from Thursday, October 1 through noon on Monday, October 5 during the 6th Annual Orangetober Festival at the Riverside Pavilion this weekend. Boaters are encouraged to launch at other public boat ramps in Orange:

• Bluebird Fish Camp: 102 N Farragut Ave on Simmons Dr.
• Cove Marina & Boat Storage: 1804 Mississippi St
• Lottie’s Landing: 2106 Dupont Drive

The Boat Ramp will reopen at noon on Monday, October 5th.

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812 N. 16th Street
Orange, TX
77630

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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