As debate continues over which promoter holds the permit for “Orange Crush” events on Tybee Island and surrounding areas, it’s important to recognize what’s at stake

As debate continues over which promoter holds the permit for “Orange Crush” events on Tybee Island and surrounding areas, it’s important to recognize what’s at stake — and what stands to be gained — if Orange Crush 2026 moves forward under proper leadership.

Economic & Tourism Benefits

• Extended hotel stays and increased occupancy across multiple cities

• Boosted business for restaurants, bars, and nightlife venues

• Vendor and contractor income (event staffing, security, artists, vendors)

• Increased local commerce through transportation, rentals, hospitality

Rather than a single surge, the two-weekend model fosters sustained economic activity — benefiting small businesses and creating seasonal employment.

Cultural & Community Value

Orange Crush is part of HBCU heritage, Spring Break culture, and regional identity. For many attendees, it’s more than a party — it’s a reunion, a tradition, and a yearly pilgrimage.

With legitimate planning, festival-level structure, and community respect, Orange Crush 2026 has the chance to be a positive cultural milestone, not just another weekend.

Public Safety Through Planning

By separating day and night events, using structured venues, distributing crowds across cities, and enforcing controlled entry for ticketed events — Orange Crush offers a model of safe, manageable large-scale entertainment.

Chaos comes from confusion and lack of structure — not from people.

A Call to Support, Not Suppress

To local officials, tourism partners, business owners, and community leaders:

If you care about culture, economy, and safe public events — support the licensed, trademarked Orange Crush Festival. Give it a chance under structure and accountability.

Allow the festival to show what it can be when done right. Let 2026 be the turning point.

🔗 Reference Links & Sources

• “Tybee Council awards Orange Crush event permit amid trademark dispute” — news on permit being awarded to third-party promoter despite trademark issues.

• “Orange Crush trademark holder appeals permit application denial” — coverage of recent permit denial for original trademark owner’s application.

• Trademark legal background — why only the registered trademark owner can legally authorize events under the Orange Crush name.