Orange Crush Festival® Announces Major New Tour Stop: Juneteenth Jacksonville 2026 – “Orange Crush Freedom Weekend™” Added to the Official Lineup
Orange Crush Festival® Announces Major New Tour Stop: Juneteenth Jacksonville 2026 – “Orange Crush Freedom Weekend™” Added to the Official Lineup
Jacksonville, FL — (2026) — Orange Crush Festival®, one of the nation’s biggest cultural spring break and multi-city event tours, has officially added a major new stop to its rapidly expanding 2026 season: Juneteenth Jacksonville – Orange Crush Freedom Weekend™, taking place June 19–21, 2026. This announcement marks one of the festival’s most significant expansions to date and positions Jacksonville as a key anchor city for the summer phase of the Orange Crush Tour.
The new holiday-themed weekend joins an already packed lineup stretching from Miami to Savannah, Atlanta, and the coastal Southeast. With the addition of Juneteenth Jacksonville, Orange Crush becomes the first trademarked festival brand in the region to operate an integrated Spring Break + Juneteenth + Summer Kickoff cultural tour under one unified leadership team.
A Major Expansion Into a Historic and Growing National Holiday
Juneteenth Jacksonville 2026 is expected to become one of the highest-attended stops of the tour, combining beach events, block parties, nightlife takeovers, concerts, and an expanded Crush Coin™ vendor marketplace. Organizers say the new weekend highlights both celebration and community impact.
“Juneteenth is one of the most important cultural holidays in America, and Jacksonville is an ideal host city,” said George Turner, Owner of Orange Crush Festival and Executive Director of the Orange Crush University nonprofit. “This expansion aligns with our mission, our demographics, and our commitment to building the nation’s most culturally relevant multi-city festival tour.”
Jacksonville’s combination of beaches, vibrant nightlife, and a strong regional student population made it the strategic choice for launching the first official Orange Crush Freedom Weekend™.
Part of a Larger Multi-City Cultural Season
The 2026 Orange Crush Tour now includes:
March 13–16: Orange Crush® Miami Spring Break – South Beach
April 10–12: Orange Crush Festival® Tybee/Savannah Weekend 1
April 17–19: Orange Crush Festival® Tybee/Savannah Weekend 2
April 19: Crush The Block™ Finale – Allenhurst
May 30–31: CRUSH Atlanta Pool Party Weekend (Pt. 1 & 2)
June 19–21: NEW — Juneteenth Jacksonville – Orange Crush Freedom Weekend™
This expanded lineup creates one of the longest and most comprehensive cultural festival seasons in the United States, connecting thousands of students, travelers, artists, entrepreneurs, and vendors under one brand.
Economic Impact & Community Programming Announced
Juneteenth Jacksonville will also serve as a launch platform for multiple Orange Crush initiatives, including:
Crush Coin™ Vendor Marketplace (supporting local Black-owned businesses)
Orange Crush University™ Cultural Education Series
Crush Magazine™ Freedom Issue
Student & Faculty Engagement Programming across Florida and Georgia
Official tour performances led by PartyPlugMikey™ and featured artists
Organizers are coordinating with local hospitality partners, nightlife venues, small businesses, and community organizations to maximize economic benefits throughout Jacksonville and Duval County.
Positioning Orange Crush for National Growth
The expansion signals the brand’s transition into a nationally recognized lifestyle and entertainment platform, leveraging trademarks in festival production, media, merchandise, and cryptocurrency education.
“The Orange Crush brand is entering a new era,” Turner added. “Juneteenth Jacksonville isn’t just an event — it’s a statement. It shows our commitment to culture, entrepreneurship, and creating opportunities across the Southeast.”
About Orange Crush Festival®
Orange Crush Festival® is a veteran-owned multi-city cultural event series operating in Miami, Savannah/Tybee Island, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and additional partner cities. The festival includes beach events, concerts, nightlife activations, community engagement programs, University partnerships, and media initiatives through Crush Magazine™ and Crush Coin™. The brand is the nationally recognized owner of the Orange Crush®, Crush The Block™, and Orange Crush Freedom Weekend™ trademarks.
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