4th Annual Orangetober Festival Set for October 4-6
Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend getaway, or just looking for something exciting to do locally, the Explore Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau invites you to experience the 4th Annual Orangetober Festival! This festive celebration will take place October 4–6, 2024, at the Riverside Pavilion, located at 708 Simmons Drive in Orange.
The Orangetober Festival promises fun for the entire family with a packed schedule of activities and events. Explore the whimsical Pumpkin Village featuring over 10,000 pumpkins, enjoy a diverse vendor market, and don’t miss out on the Gumbo Cook-off, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, Cornhole Tournament, and a movie night screening of “Coco” on Friday, October 4th. The festival starts with the Big Pumpkin Run 5K and continues with food vendors, a craft beer booth, frozen sangria from Free State Cellars, and live music all weekend.
Entertainment Lineup:
- Friday, October 4
- 7:00 PM: Movie Night – “Coco”
- Saturday, October 5
- 12:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament
- 2:00 PM: Gumbo Cook-off
- 5:30 PM: Live Music by PaperChase
- 7:15 PM: Live Music by Drew Parker
- 9:00 PM: Headline Performance by Wade Bowen
- Sunday, October 6
- 2:00 PM: Pumpkin Scramble – Eventgoers can take home pumpkins for FREE!
Festival Details:
- Dates: October 4 – 6, 2024
- Location: Riverside Pavilion, 708 Simmons Drive, Orange, TX 77630
- Hours:
- Friday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Admission and FAQs:
- Admission: FREE for all events, including concerts!
- Parking: Free
- Concerts: Free
- Pumpkin Scramble: Starts Sunday at 2:00 PM – Bring your own wagons or carts to take home as many pumpkins as you’d like!
- No Pets, Coolers, or Vehicles on Festival Grounds – Lawn chairs are welcome.
Come out for a GOURD time and FALL in love with Orange, Texas, at this festive fall celebration! Whether you’re here for the live music, fun activities, or to snag some pumpkins, the Orangetober Festival is the perfect weekend adventure for the entire family.
For more information, contact the Explore Orange Convention & Visitors Bureau at 409-883-1011, or check out their Facebook page.