WEEK 1: The Historic Core Weekend (April 9–13)

Orange Crush Festival® has always been a cultural giant, but in 2026 the event expands into a structured, trademark-controlled, two-week phenomenon that spans Savannah, Tybee Island, and Allenhurst.

The shift isn’t new—it’s a recognition of how the culture already evolved.

WEEK 1: The Historic Core Weekend (April 9–13)

The first weekend remains the true heartbeat of Orange Crush®. These dates were never chosen by a promoter, a city, or an organization—they were chosen by the people. For years, HBCU students traveled on these dates naturally, creating one of the largest collegiate migration patterns in the Southeast.

2026 preserves that legacy while elevating it through:

• Formal permit application

• Safety planning

• Traffic management

• Vendor coordination

• Creator partnerships

• Multi-city programming

• Unified branding

WEEK 2: Crush Reloaded™ — The Aftermath Expansion (April 17–19)

After years of seeing the culture return for a second wave, the trademark owner is officially sanctioning the second weekend as the Aftermath Weekend. Students, alumni, creators, and influencers get another full weekend of events structured for safety and enjoyment.

A New Era of Regional Impact

With two weekends, Orange Crush Island® becomes:

• A multi-city tourism engine

• A cultural heritage festival

• A creator economy magnet

• A spring break destination

• A trademark-protected regional powerhouse