Explore Orange Announces the 2nd Annual Gumdrop Shop

The Orange Convention and Visitors Bureau is thrilled to bring back the Gumdrop Shop to downtown Orange. The Gumdrop Shop will be held at Stark Park on Saturday, December 2, from 9AM to 3PM.

Spend the day strolling throughout Stark Park and find unique items provided by a multitude of artists and crafters from southeast Texas, southwest Louisiana, and surrounding areas. Food and drink vendors will be available on site.

Registration for the Gumdrop Shop will be first come, first serve by turning in an application and registration fee to the Convention & Visitors Bureau office. Applications may be found online at http://www.orangetexas.gov.

Please note, dogs and coolers will not be allowed at the Gumdrop Shop.

December 2nd not only includes the Gumdrop Shop, but an entire day of “Downtown Christmas” fun! The Explore Orange team is working in conjunction with the Stark Foundation, Kiwanis, Heritage House, and Lamar State College Orange to bring the holiday spirit to our community. The halls will be decked, and the streets will be lit!

Schedule of Events

7:30AM-10:00AM Breakfast with Santa at Spanky’s Bar & Grill

9:00AM-3:00PM Gumdrop Shop at Stark Park

9:00AM-5:00PM Stark Museum of Art Open

3:00PM-5:00PM Stark Museum Childrens Holiday Craft Handout

12:00PM-5:00PM Stark Family Christmas Tours

1:00PM-3:00PM Buddy the Elf presented by Heritage House Museum

6:00PM 74th Annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade

FOLLOWING THE PARADE “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” Movie, Lighting of the Tree, and Pictures with Santa in Stark Park.

Additional information may be obtained from the Convention & Visitors Bureau office at 409.883.1011.