Official Trademark & Event Clarification Statement

Official Trademark & Event Clarification Statement

Orange Crush Festival – Tybee Island 2026

Issued by: Orange Crush Festival Ownership & Management

Founder & Trademark Owner: George Turner

Regarding the upcoming 2026 Tybee beachfront gathering:

The planned date in question is a public beach day open to the general public, consistent with Tybee Island’s long history of open coastal access.

However, it is important to clarify the following:

Trademark Ownership

“Orange Crush Festival®” is a privately owned and legally protected trademark.

The name, brand identity, goodwill, and commercial use rights belong exclusively to the official festival organization and its founder.

No outside party, promoter, or entity is authorized to:

• Rename the event

• Rebrand the event

• Use the Orange Crush name commercially

• Imply ownership or affiliation

• Operate competing or substitute events under confusingly similar branding

2026 Structure & Compliance

For clarity and cooperation with local officials:

• The day itself remains a public beach gathering

• There is no citywide or renamed festival substitute

• No competing branded event is being created

• No attempt is being made to avoid or circumvent trademark protections

Artist Showcase Component

A small, single-day artist showcase stage may operate separately and independently under the working title:

CRUSH Reloaded™

This:

• Is not a replacement festival

• Is not a rebrand of Orange Crush Festival

• Is not using Orange Crush Festival naming rights

• Functions only as a limited, single-stage performance activation

CRUSH Reloaded is:

• An artist showcase

• A music platform

• A separate department/program

• Operating under distinct naming

It does not claim festival status or ownership of the Orange Crush Festival brand.

Position on Disputes

While any trademark matters are being resolved through appropriate legal and administrative channels, we remain committed to:

• Respecting Tybee Island’s public beach access

• Protecting our intellectual property rights

• Operating transparently

• Avoiding consumer confusion

• Working cooperatively with local government and public safety officials

Our Goal

Our focus remains:

• Safe operations

• Positive tourism impact

• Community partnership

• Veteran-owned leadership

• Cultural celebration

• Lawful trademark protection

We believe collaboration — not confusion — best serves the public, the city, and the culture Orange Crush represents.

Contact:

Orange Crush Festival Management

OrangeCrushFestival.net