OEDC Newsletter - June 2026
6/16/2026
Thursday - June 18th
Stop by the Orange Fairgrounds on Thursday, for the 6th Annual Artisan Fest & Business Expo. The all outdoor business and community event is will run from 2:30 - 6:30 at 525 Orange Center Road, Orange. Businesses, artisans, crafters, and farmers will be selling their products and services. Visitors can expect shopping, networking, activities, live music, and food trucks. Gunn Street Revival will be playing from 6:00 - 8:00 at the Gazebo, the first Town Concert night of the season. A new activity added for kids this year is a foam play event from 5:00 - 6:00, where kids can play in safe, clean bubble foam provided by Foam Fun Parties. In addition, there will be craft activities, blood pressure checks, a dance performance, and a strings performance. All activities are free and the event is free and open to the public, rain or shine. More information about the event HERE
NEW BUSINESS
I am pleased to announce the following new businesses:
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KidsUnited
will offer an indoor, year-round soccer and child development program for ages 18 months to 9 years old. With multiple locations across the US, Orange will be the first in Connecticut and they plan to open in September. Check them out HERE. -
Yemerica Coffee
a coffee shop offering a variety of Yemeni coffees, espresso, hot chocolate, matcha, pastries, and more. They have a newly opened location in West Hartford. Check them out HERE.
OEDC 20TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNIE
The OEDC's 20th Annual Golf Tournament is set for Tuesday, September 15th at Race Brook Country Club beginning with a continental breakfast at check-in, a shotgun start at 9:30 am, and lunch reception immediately following where awards will be announced. We are planning a lot of fun on the course with contests, food and drink stations, and more. Registration is now open and golfers can apply online HERE. Anyone wanting to sponsor, please contact us.
Once again, we are partnering with the Orange Volunteer Fire Department and we will donate a portion of our proceeds to this organization.
Thank you to these amazing sponsors
Ball: NEFEA | Cart: Yale West Campus | Gift: FireTech | Hole in One: Tamaro Oil | Breakfast: Zabel Schellenberg PLLC | Practice Range: All American Waste, Ruotolo Mechanical | Tournament Contributor: Baybrook Remodelers.
