6th Annual Orange Artisan Fest & Expo Set for June 18
Save the date for the 6th Annual Orange Artisan Fest & Business Expo, scheduled on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Orange Fairgrounds, 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. The all-outdoor event, hosted by the Orange Economic Development Corporation, is rain or shine and is free and open to the public.
There will be a great mix of over 50 business, artisan, and farm vendors selling their products and services. Visitors can look forward to shopping, networking, family activities, live music, and getting a bite to eat from the food trucks.
There will be many fun, free activites for adults and children, including a strings performance at 4:30 pm with students of Suzuki Music School and a dance performance at 4 pm with students of Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy.
Annemarie Sliby, Executive Director says, “I was amazed when I first heard the Suzuki students play at last year’s event, they are incredible. The same goes for the Irish dancers who also put on an amazing performance. Such talent from both Orange schools, and I highly recommend stopping by to see these talented groups perform.”
In addition to the performances, craft activities and blood pressure checks will be available all day, and new this year, is a foam fun event from 5 pm to 6 pm, where kids can play in bubbly foam, provided by Foam Fun Parties. More activites are being added as the event gets closer.
Beginning at 6 pm, Gunn Street Revival (sponsored by All American Waste) will be playing their tunes under the Gazebo until 8 pm as the first Town Concert Night of the season. Vendors will be on site until 6:30, but food trucks will stick around until 8 pm or until their food runs out.
Annemarie Sliby, Executive Director says, “The event is a nice kick-off to the summer, and I would like to welcome the public and business population to stop by and shop, network, and enjoy the activities and food.”
Vendors participating will be in the areas of home improvement, finance, realty, insurance, health and beauty, education, senior care, and more. Artisans and farmers will be selling products such as candles, room sprays, artwork, greeting cards, paintings, crocheted items, pet accessories, flowers, ceramics, jams, granola, baked goods, etc.
Visitors should stop by the welcome table for a free event bag (sponsored by Milford Bank), an event program, and a free raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize.
Many thanks to our sponsors: All American Waste, Brennan-Lucey Irish Dance Academy, Coldwell Banker, Baybrook Remodelers Inc., Casanova Remodeling LLC, Connecticut Burns Care Foundation, Haven Hot Chicken, Leaf Filter, Leafguard, M&T Bank, Milestones Behavorial Services, Milford-Orange Times,The Milford Bank, Orange Economic Development Commission, Orange Ale House, Senior Insurance Consultants, and Xfinity. A special thanks to Connecticut Event Collective, who is providing our decorations.
Check the OEDC website event page at orangeedc.com for a list of vendors and an updated activities list or call the OEDC office at (203) 891-1045.
