OrangeCrushFestival® April 9–13: The True HBCU Spring Break Week Returns Stronger Than Ever
April 9–13: The True HBCU Spring Break Week Returns Stronger Than Ever
Every year, HBCU students choose their spring-break destinations based on energy, affordability, culture, safety, and regional influence. For 2026, the choice is clear: April 9–13 is the true Orange Crush® Spring Break Weekend—and the programming is built specifically for students.
This isn’t rumor.
This isn’t imitation.
This is the official, recognized, and history-rooted Orange Crush® Week.
The 2026 festival expands to include:
HBCU roll calls
Black-owned vendor marketplaces
Step-show exhibitions
Student creator studios
Live music, DJs, and branded nightlife
Community service activations
Crush University™ pop-ups
Local shuttle routes and partnerships
Other dates later in the month may include select follow-up activations, but the true energy, the historic core, and the national attention remain locked on April 9–13.