Orange Crush Festival® Statement: Our Name, Our Vision, Our Commitment to Safety & Authenticity

Orange Crush Festival® Statement: Our Name, Our Vision, Our Commitment to Safety & Authenticity

In light of recent headlines about permit disputes and event-organization conflicts, the team behind Orange Crush Festival® wants to speak directly — clearly and without confusion — about what “Orange Crush” really stands for, who owns the name, and why 2026 will be defined by structure, legacy, and respect.

What Orange Crush Is and Always Will Be

Since 1989, Orange Crush has represented more than a party — it has stood for community, Spring Break culture, HBCU heritage, reunion energy, and coastal celebration. Over decades, hundreds of thousands have associated the name with music, beach culture, nightlife, friendship, and return-visits.

As of 2025, the trademark owner (the person legally registered under the name “Orange Crush Festival®”) remains unchanged. That registration gives the owner—not outside promoters—exclusive rights to present events under the “Orange Crush Festival” name. Using any variant without authorization violates trademark law.

Why That Matters Now

Recent reporting that a permit for an “Orange Crush” event was awarded to another promoter by Tybee Island City Council — despite the legal trademark being held by a different party — is deeply misleading. The event permit process and trademark ownership are not interchangeable.

A permit grants permission to hold a beach or city event under local jurisdiction. A trademark grants legal and moral rights to the brand name. The public deserves clarity: having one does not dissolve the other.

Orange Crush Festival 2026: Official – Authentic – Protected

• If the event carries the name “Orange Crush Festival®,” it must be authorized under the registered trademark.

• We are organizing full 2026 programming under the legal name, following our trademark rights.

• Any event advertised as “Orange Crush” that cannot be traced to our official site or legal entity should be considered unofficial and without the protections, quality standards, or legitimacy of the real festival.

Our Commitment to Culture, Safety & Integrity

We are committed to delivering a legitimate, culture-forward, and safe Orange Crush Festival® 2026 — not a knock-off, not a side version, but the real deal. This isn’t about ego. It’s about preserving legacy, ensuring safety, and honoring a community that’s trusted the name for decades.

https://www.wsav.com/news/tybee-council-awards-orange-crush-event-permit-amid-trademark-dispute/

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/local/2025/11/26/orange-crush-trademark-holder-appeals-permit-application-denial/87471178007/

https://www.savannahnow.com/story/news/2014/03/28/orange-crush-hit-tybee-island-two-weekends-row/13552471007/