ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® 2026 The Official Two-Weekend Spring Break

ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL®

ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® 2026

The Official Two-Weekend Spring Break Takeover

Orange Crush Festival® isn’t a party — it’s a season.

In 2026, Orange Crush returns larger, smarter, and more intentional than ever before with two full Spring Break weekends spanning Savannah, Tybee Island, and Allenhurst, Georgia. This year represents a new era — where tradition, nightlife, beach culture, music, and full-scale festival experiences operate together under one unified vision.

This is the official story, told clearly and correctly.

WHAT IS ORANGE CRUSH?

Orange Crush Festival® began organically — created by HBCU students, alumni, and visitors looking for connection, freedom, and culture during Spring Break on the Georgia coast. Over time, it grew into one of the most recognized Spring Break traditions in the South.

Orange Crush became known for:

• HBCU energy and alumni reunions

• Beach gatherings and nightlife culture

• Music, fashion, and creator influence

• A shared annual moment people planned their year around

In 2026, Orange Crush operates as a fully organized, officially trademarked, multi-weekend festival experience designed to preserve the culture while allowing it to grow responsibly.

WEEK 1 vs WEEK 2 — TWO EXPERIENCES, ONE MOVEMENT

Orange Crush 2026 is intentionally structured across two different weekends, each offering a distinct experience.

WEEK 1 —

THE HISTORIC WEEKEND

April 9–13, 2026 | Savannah & Tybee Island

Week 1 is the original Orange Crush energy. Fast. Loud. Packed. This is the weekend most people think of when they remember their first Orange Crush.

Week 1 is defined by:

• Dense nightlife crowds

• Alumni-heavy attendance

• Iconic Tybee beach culture

• High-energy, late-night experiences

This is Orange Crush in its most traditional form.

WEEK 2 —

THE FINALE WEEKEND

April 16–19, 2026 | Savannah • Tybee Island • Allenhurst

Week 2 represents the evolution.

This weekend expands the experience with:

• Multi-city programming

• More daytime and lifestyle events

• A full-scale festival finale

• A structured ending to the Spring Break season

Week 2 is where Orange Crush closes strong.

WHY ORANGE CRUSH EXPANDED TO TWO WEEKENDS

As Orange Crush continued to grow, one thing became clear: what works for small crowds doesn’t work at cultural scale.

Instead of compressing everything into one overloaded weekend, Orange Crush 2026 spreads energy across time and location — improving safety, planning, and experience quality.

The two-weekend model:

• Reduces overcrowding

• Improves crowd flow naturally

• Expands tourism impact

• Provides more options for attendees

• Protects the long-term future of the culture

This expansion wasn’t about doing more — it was about doing better.

HOW ORANGE CRUSH IS STRUCTURED

Orange Crush Festival® 2026 operates with clear separation between:

• Public cultural moments

• Ticketed, controlled events

• Daytime and nighttime activity

• High-density and open-flow environments

Instead of reactionary control, Orange Crush focuses on design — letting structure guide movement and behavior without changing the culture itself.

This approach allows:

• Better crowd pacing

• Predictable peak windows

• Safer transitions between events

• Cleaner experiences for guests

THE ORANGE CRUSH ECONOMIC IMPACT

Across both weekends, Orange Crush generates major regional impact through:

• Hotels and short-term rentals

• Restaurants and nightlife venues

• Transportation services

• Vendors and local businesses

• Paid staff, security, and artists

By spanning multiple cities and weekends, Orange Crush spreads tourism benefits instead of overwhelming one location at a time — creating sustainable economic value for the region.

YOUR OFFICIAL ORANGE CRUSH 2026 SURVIVAL GUIDE

Orange Crush isn’t difficult to navigate — if you’re informed.

✔️ Book early

✔️ Follow official channels only

✔️ Know which weekend fits your style

✔️ Move earlier in the day

✔️ Plan transportation in advance

✔️ Pace yourself — it’s a marathon, not a sprint

Most issues come from misinformation. Official updates always live at OrangeCrushFestival.net.

OFFICIAL vs UNOFFICIAL EVENTS

Because Orange Crush is nationally recognized, the name is often reused incorrectly.

Official Orange Crush Festival® events:

• Are listed directly on OrangeCrushFestival.net

• Use the full Orange Crush Festival® name

• List exact venues and locations

• Use verified ticketing platforms when applicable

Events that cannot be traced back to official channels should be treated as independent, unofficial activities and carry no Orange Crush Festival® accountability.

FROM THE BEACH TO THE STAGE — CULTURE & CREATORS

Orange Crush has always been a place where culture forms in real time.

Artists, DJs, creators, designers, dancers, photographers, and influencers all shape the experience together. Performances don’t just happen at Orange Crush — they echo through timelines, playlists, and culture long after the weekend ends.

Orange Crush functions as:

• A discovery platform

• A performance stage

• A creator hub

• A cultural checkpoint

This is why artists keep returning — the energy is real.

WEEK 2: THE FINALE EXPERIENCE

The Week 2 finale is a full-scale, all-day festival experience designed to give Spring Break a definitive ending.

Instead of drifting into exhaustion or confusion, Orange Crush closes with purpose — combining music, sports, lifestyle activations, vehicles, water experiences, and crowd participation into one unified final day.

This finale:

• Reduces nighttime fatigue

• Expands cultural participation

• Creates a clear ending moment

• Elevates the entire season

WHAT ORANGE CRUSH 2026 MEANT — AND WHAT COMES NEXT

Orange Crush 2026 proved that culture can scale without losing itself.

Two weekends allowed:

• Better planning

• Safer flow

• Clear expectations

• Stronger partnerships

• A foundation for future growth

Orange Crush is no longer a moment people stumble into — it’s an experience people prepare for.

What comes next isn’t chaos.

It’s continuation.

OFFICIAL INFORMATION

🌐 OrangeCrushFestival.net

📅 April 9–13 & April 16–19, 2026

📍 Savannah • Tybee Island • Allenhurst, Georgia

TWO WEEKENDS. ONE SEASON.

ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL® 2026