The permit application for the historic Orange Crush Festival® weekend (April 10–12) has been submitted by the federal trademark owner. This is the documented weekend long recognized by HBCUs and the
HBCU students across the Southeast have consistently traveled for the April 10–12 Orange Crush® weekend, making it the most established and widely recognized date in the festival’s history. While spring-break energy often extends into an additional weekend, the foundation of the festival is firmly April 10–12.
The permit application for the historic Orange Crush Festival® weekend (April 10–12) has been submitted by the federal trademark owner. This is the documented weekend long recognized by HBCUs and the region. Any later dates only exist because April 10–12 draws such a strong historic turnout year after year.
HBCU students across the Southeast have consistently traveled for the April 10–12 Orange Crush® weekend, making it the most established and widely recognized date in the festival’s history. While spring-break energy often extends into an additional weekend, the foundation of the festival is firmly April 10–12.