Orange County VA Economic Development

06/20/2026

Have you claimed your commemorative Summer 2026 Corks and Caps t-shirt? 🍻🍷🧡 What are you waiting for? Download your passport at www.corksandcapsva.com and grab your friends for a day, or two out in Orange County! Visit participating locations, make a purchase, collect your stickers, and mail your passport back to claim your FREE 2026 shirt! 🍺🍷🥃 While supplies last so get started today! 🍇

06/19/2026

Happening TODAY! Join the Orange County African American Historical Society to celebrate freedom, heritage, and community at their annual Juneteenth Celebration! The event is located at The African American Commemorative Park at the corner of Church and Chapman Street. From 3pm - 6pm enjoy special presentations, live music, historical displays, games, and so much more! 🧡

06/19/2026

Please be aware that Orange County Government facilities will be closed today, Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. For more information and a listing of other upcoming holidays, view the Orange County holiday schedule at https://orangecountyva.gov/264/Holiday-Schedule.

As always, our dedicated first responders remain on duty.

06/18/2026

➡️ The June 2026 Orange County Insight is now available: https://ow.ly/74Va50Zeoxs

Inside this issue you'll find:
➡️ A piece honoring the memory and dedication of Captain Becky Jones.
➡️ A highlight honoring the service and loyalty of K9 Blek.
➡️ Details about the County's most recent VACo Award win (congrats P&R)
➡️ A calendar of some upcoming VA250 events
➡️ Activities hosted by the Library, P&R, Extension Office, Triad, and others
➡️ A feature on a young athlete who has excelled during recent P&R baseball programs
➡️ The 'egg'citing results of the most recent County Cup contest

Thank you for your readership. Remember, you can subscribe to receive the Insight by email each month at https://ow.ly/4HZ850Zeoxu.

Orange County's monthly source for in-depth information about activities, programs, events, and more.

06/18/2026

Happening this weekend! Join the Friends of Wilderness Battlefield this Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10am for a two-hour tour of the Payne's Farm Battlefield! The tour is FREE and open to the public! 🧡

06/15/2026

Please be aware that Orange County Government facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Normal operating schedules will resume the following day. For more information and a listing of other upcoming holidays, view the Orange County holiday schedule at https://orangecountyva.gov/264/Holiday-Schedule.

As always, our dedicated first responders remain on duty.

06/08/2026

The Orange County Office of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with The Virginia Tourism Corporation, is hosting a FREE Grant Workshop on June 24, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Claude Moore Hall at James Madison’s Montpelier in Orange, Virginia!

This interactive session will provide valuable insights into the grant application process, including tips for developing competitive proposals and guidance from experienced Virginia Tourism Corporation professionals.❤️✍️💡

The workshop will cover available grant opportunities, eligibility requirements, application strategies, and important deadlines. 💻⏰

Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP to Regan McKay at [email protected]. 📨

06/02/2026

Mark your calendars and join in celebrating The Country Gathering on their 2nd location expansion ribbon cutting!! Happening on Thursday, June 11th at 5:00 pm 🌻

ATTENTION: Date Change‼️Now June 11th NOT the 4 th!

🌻Ribbon Cutting at our new location
Thursday June 11th at 5 pm
132 East Main St.

Immediately following :
join us at our original location to CELEBRATE our 2 YEAR anniversary!
111 East Main St.

Light refreshments , tastings and shopping available with deals galore!!

🌻Expect a great giveaway!!
We will stay open until 8 pm!!

06/01/2026

Something very exciting has opened up on Main Street in downtown Orange! Today Roast & Vine opens their doors and they are ready for you to come and enjoy! Serving up delicious coffee, pastries, and sandwiches and salads - be sure to stop in and check them out! ☕🥐🥪

They are located right next to Main Street Tavern in Orange,VA and are open Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM!

05/28/2026

Happening TONIGHT!! 🎶🧡

It is going to be a beautiful evening for Orange VA Music in the Park! While enjoying some great music, you can also grab a bite, drink, and some sweets with a wonderful selection of local businesses! 🍷🍪🍺🌮🍋🍧

Grab your family, friends, and a lawn chair and head over to Taylor Park!

Town of Orange, Virginia
The Virginia Rum Runners

Woodbrook Farm Vineyard
La Naranja
Iron Pipe Alewerks
Catch The Chef Madison
Smok Shak
So Icy
Harvest Coffee Orange Virginia
Mary's Mountain Cookies, Orange VA
Lays Lemonade