For decades, Spring Break has been a rite of passage for college students across the South. But few festivals have captured the cultural imagination and energy like Orange Crush. Now, in 2026….

For decades, Spring Break has been a rite of passage for college students across the South. But few festivals have captured the cultural imagination and energy like Orange Crush. Now, in 2026, the festival is not just returning — it’s reasserting its dominance under the vision of its original founder and CEO, George Ransom Turner III, also known as PartyPlugMikey and his artist persona Plug Not A Rapper.

The Visionary Behind the Brand

Turner isn’t just a festival owner. He’s the architect of a multi-city, multi-weekend movement that blends music, beach culture, nightlife, and community. From Miami’s sun-soaked beaches to Savannah’s historic streets and Tybee Island’s vibrant shorelines, Orange Crush 2026 is a cultural and logistical masterpiece.

“I built this festival to create moments, to connect people through music and energy,” Turner explains. “It’s more than Spring Break. It’s a movement, a lifestyle, and a legacy.”

Miami Spring Break: March 13–16

The tour kicks off in South Beach, Miami, where four days of sun, sand, and high-energy events set the tone for the festival season. Highlights include:

• Saturday, March 14 — Beach Day & Mansion Party: Students and influencers gather for a full day of sun, games, and curated music sets, culminating in a high-energy mansion pool party that runs late into the night.

• Sunday, March 15 — Yacht Party: A skyline cruise with curated performances, exclusive VIP access, and a celebration of music and culture on the water.

Turner’s music as Plug Not A Rapper threads through every event, providing the official soundtrack to the weekend’s energy.

Savannah + Tybee Island: April 10–12 & April 17–19

The festival moves north to Georgia for two weekends that celebrate community, culture, and legacy.

• Week 1 (April 10–12): A full festival experience on Savannah beaches, connecting HBCU students, creators, and festival-goers through music, performance, and nightlife.

• Week 2 (April 17–19): The official Orange Crush Beach Festival and Crush The Block finale, hosted by Buns N Basketball, featuring a car show, celebrity guests, and a block-party atmosphere.

“These weekends are about bringing people together,” Turner says. “From the beach to the streets, the energy is unmatched.”

Music Meets Movement

Turner’s dual identity as founder and musician positions him uniquely. His tracks, available on Apple Music, provide the heartbeat for the festival, merging live performance with the broader culture of Spring Break. Every weekend’s playlist is curated to maximize crowd engagement and festival energy, blending twerk anthems, hip-hop hits, and viral bangers.

Cultural Impact and Legacy

Orange Crush is more than a party — it’s a movement. The festival connects HBCU students, celebrates Black culture, and fosters community engagement across multiple states. Turner’s leadership ensures the festival’s story remains tied to its founder, maintaining both creative control and intellectual property ownership.

“People forget the power of storytelling in events,” Turner notes. “We’re controlling our narrative, building our brand, and showing the world what Orange Crush really is.”

The Future of Orange Crush

With the 2026 tour, Turner is setting the stage for a national expansion. From Miami to Savannah to Tybee, Orange Crush Festival is reclaiming its place as the definitive Spring Break experience — guided by the vision, music, and leadership of its founder.

Tour Dates Recap:

• Miami: March 13–16 — Beach Day, Mansion Party, Yacht Party

• Savannah / Tybee: April 10–12 & 17–19 — Beach Festivals, Crush The Block

For fans, creators, and festival-goers, it’s not just a weekend. It’s Orange Crush 2026 — where music, culture, and legacy collide.