As one of the South’s most recognized HBCU Spring Break traditions, Orange Crush Festival® is a federally trademarked cultural event, and its 2026 model reflects years of planning & focus
Orange Crush Festival® released its official 2026 two-weekend lineup and programming structure, reaffirming its commitment to safety, authenticity, and cultural legacy amid recent public discussion surrounding permitting and trademark issues.
As one of the South’s most recognized HBCU Spring Break traditions, Orange Crush Festival® is a federally trademarked cultural event, and its 2026 model reflects years of planning focused on sustainability, clarity, and accountability.
Recent news coverage has highlighted permit debates and trademark confusion, including reporting by WSAV and Savannah Morning News
(WSAV,
Savannah Morning News – 2014).
In response, Orange Crush Festival® provides this complete, official outline for the 2026 season.
THE OFFICIAL ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® 2026 SCHEDULE
WEEK 1 — THE HISTORIC WEEKEND
April 9–13, 2026 | Savannah & Tybee Island, Georgia
Friday – April 10
• Official Orange Crush Friday Night Kickoff
• Savannah nightlife activations
• DJs, artists, curated party experiences
Saturday – April 11 (Day)
• Free Orange Crush® Public Beach Bash
• Tybee Island daytime cultural gathering
Saturday – April 11 (Night)
• Official Saturday Night Main Event
• Savannah nightlife venues
Week 1 honors the original Orange Crush tradition—dense crowds, historic energy, alumni presence, and nightlife-centered culture.
WEEK 2 — THE FINALE WEEKEND
April 16–19, 2026 | Savannah • Tybee Island • Allenhurst, Georgia
Thursday – April 16
• Crush the Mic — artist showcases & performances
• Savannah launch night
Friday – April 17
• Official Friday Night activities
• Savannah nightlife events
Saturday – April 18 (Day)
• Free Orange Crush® Public Beach Bash
• Tybee Island daytime gathering
Sunday – April 19 — CRUSH THE BLOCK (WEEK 2 FINALE)
📍 258 Linda Loop SE, Allenhurst, GA
• Live concert performances
• Celebrity guest appearances
• Car, bike, Jeep & truck show
• Outdoor pool party experience
• Celebrity basketball game + dunk contest
• Water games & crowd competitions
• ATV & side-by-side trail rides
• Bull riding experience
• Food trucks, vendors & VIP sections
This structured finale provides a clear, controlled conclusion to the Spring Break season—something historically missing from large-scale cultural weekends.
WHY THE TWO-WEEKEND MODEL MATTERS
The 2026 design intentionally:
• Distributes crowd density
• Reduces single-day overload
• Improves safety through flow design
• Expands economic impact across multiple cities
Orange Crush Festival® leadership emphasizes that structure protects culture—it does not suppress it.
Official Information
🌐 OrangeCrushFestival.net
📅 April 9–13 & April 16–19, 2026
📍 Savannah • Tybee Island • Allenhurst, GA
