ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL 2025 TYBEE RECAPS

In 2025

🧡 2025

Orange Crush Festival – Tybee Beach Bash

Recap

🌴 A Historic Turn for a Legendary Tradition

In April 2025, the Orange Crush Festival returned to Tybee Island, Georgia for its first officially permitted beach music festival in over three decades. Once a largely unsanctioned spring break gathering, this year’s event marked a major milestone as organizers and city officials worked together to bring structure and community oversight to the long-running celebration — a tradition that began in the late 1980s with student leadership from Savannah State University.

👉 Read more about the permit and history: Make Orange Crush sweet again? New era dawns — Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).

🎟️ From Unpermitted Legacy to City-Sanctioned Celebration

For decades, Orange Crush operated informally during spring break, attracting large crowds and iconic beach party energy. The 2025 revival was different:

  • City of Tybee Island issued a special events permit — a first since the early 1990s, allowing the festival near the iconic Tybee Pier and Pavilion on April 19, 2025.

  • The festival featured live DJs, Greek step shows, and headline performances, bringing Southern soul and beach vibes back to life on the sands.

  • Organizers coordinated with local authorities to address past concerns around safety, sanitation, and crowd management.

This shift helped frame Orange Crush as a structured and community-supported event, bridging its historic roots with contemporary festival standards.

👥 Leadership at the Helm

The 2025 event was led by:

  • Founder & Owner — George Ransom Turner III, who has been instrumental in steering the festival toward official recognition and operational legitimacy.

  • Beach Stage Operations Manager — Steven Smalls, a key figure in securing permits and executing the event under Tybee Island’s guidelines.

Their partnership propelled Orange Crush from an underground spring break phenomenon to a collaborative, city-approved celebration — a breakthrough widely covered in local news.

💥 Vibes and Impact on Tybee

Festival attendees enjoyed:

  • Live music sets and DJ performances

  • Step shows and cultural showcases

  • Structured logistics and city coordination

Local reception acknowledged both the cultural significance and the logistical challenges of hosting such a large event on a small barrier island — and news coverage highlighted the city’s efforts to balance celebration with safety and community interests.

🚀 Outlook: 2026

Orange Crush® Tour

Building on the success and learnings from 2025, plans for Orange Crush 2026 have already been confirmed with a Tybee Island date of April 18, 2026 — including a beach bash and series of coordinated events across multiple cities:

📍 2026 Tour Highlights (announced via official Orange Crush Festival tour schedule):

  • Miami – March (Spring Break kickoff)

  • Tybee Island & Savannah – April 9–19 (with the Tybee Beach Bash on April 18)

  • Allenhurst, GA – April 19

  • Atlanta – May

  • Jacksonville, FL – June (Juneteenth weekend)

🎤 The 2026 season showcases the festival’s growth into a multi-city cultural circuit, with Founding Owner George “PartyPlugMikey / PlugNotARapper” Turner III stepping into signature performance roles and curating a cohesive tour experience across the Southeast.

🧡 Looking Ahead

From its Savannah State University roots in 1989–1991 to a revitalized, officially sanctioned beach festival in 2025, Orange Crush continues to evolve — honoring its history while forging new paths for cultural celebration and community engagement across cities in 2026.

2026 Updates

🍊 ORANGE CRUSH TOUR® 2026 – OFFICIAL HOME PAGE

🌐 🎟 Grab Your Tickets Now!

🔥 THE SOUTHEAST’S BIGGEST CULTURE + PARTY TOUR IS BACK 🔥

💥 Miami → Savannah / Tybee → Allenhurst → Atlanta → Jacksonville

🎶 Mansion Pool Parties | Beachfront Music | Live DJs | Car, Bike & ATV Shows | Exclusive VIP Experiences

👀 Thousands of fans. One epic tour. Are you in?

🍊 SOUTH BEACH MIAMI | MARCH 13–16

Spring Break Mansion & Yacht Parties

🎉 Party ALL weekend — poolside, yacht, and legendary kickoff vibes

🎟 Miami Spring Break Pass – $125+

  • Access to ALL 4 Miami Events

  • Skip the line, priority entry

  • Discount vs single tickets

Highlights:

🏖 Kick-Off Stripper Party – Fri 3/13 Tickets

🏊 Miami Mansion Pool Party – Sat 3/14 Tickets

🛥 Orange Crush Yacht Party – Sun 3/15 Tickets

💃 Finale Stripper Party – Sun Night 3/15 Tickets

✨ VIP & Poolside access available for all events

🔶 SAVANNAH / TYBEE ISLAND, GA | APRIL

Beachfront Music, Parties & Vibes

📍 Savannah / Tybee — where the sand meets the music

🎟 Reserve Your Tickets

Week 1 – April 10–11:

🌊 Tybee Beach Link-Up FREE RSVP

🍻 Big A** College Party – Cash at Door Only

🔥 D.N.N – Damn Near Naked – Cash at Door Only

Week 2 – April 16–19:

🎤 Crush The Mic™ – Presales Only Tickets

🎉 Freaknik ’26 – Cash at Door Only

👙 ABC ’26 – Cash at Door Only

🚗 Crush The Block® – Sat 4/19 Tickets

💥 Main Event Includes:

  • Truck, Car & Bike Show

  • ATV Trail Ride

  • Mansion Pool Party

  • Block Party + Live Concert

  • Vendor Village

  • BunsAndBasketball™ Celeb Game & Meet & Greet

🎟 VIP & GA Options — Don’t Wait!

💦 CRUSH® ATLANTA WEEKEND | MAY

24-31, 2026

Birthday Bash Mansion Pool Party – All Weekend Long!

🎟 ATL Weekend Pass – $40+

Events:

🏊 Crush Pool Party – Part 1 – Sat 5/24Tickets

🎤 ATL After Party – Mon-Sat Night Tickets

🏊 Crush Pool Party – Part 2 – Sun 5/30Tickets

💎 VIP Access + Exclusive Mansion Parties

✊🏾 ORANGE CRUSH JUNETEENTH – JACKSONVILLE, FL | JUNE 19–21

Epic Summer Kickoff Parties & Concerts

🎟 JAX Juneteenth Pass – $40+

Schedule:

🎉 Fri 6/19 – Kickoff Party Tickets

🏖 Fri 6/20 – Free Public Beach Invasion RSVP

🌊 Sat 6/20 – Beach After Party Tickets

🚗 Sun 6/21 – Pop-Up Crush The Block® JAX Tickets

💎 VIP Beach Sections, GA & Vehicle Entry Available

⚡ WHY YOU CAN’T MISS ORANGE CRUSH 2026

  • 🏰 Legendary Mansion & Pool Parties – Miami, Atlanta, Savannah & beyond

  • 🎶 Live Music & DJs – Hip-hop, trap, twerk anthems, hottest vibes

  • 🚗 Car, Bike & ATV Shows – Take part or just watch the action

  • 🎟 Exclusive VIP Experiences – Access, merch & surprises

🔥 Join thousands of fans across the Southeast — this is the party of the year!

🎟 Book Now Before They Sell Out

🌟 ABOUT THE VISIONARY

When it comes to building a cultural movement, few can claim the vision & control that George Mikey Ransom Turner brings. Founder & operator of OrangeCrush®, Orange Crush Festival®, Crush The Block™, and CRUSH ATLANTA®, Turner is taking the Southeast by storm in 2026 with a tour that’s as much about storytelling, lifestyle, and entertainment as it is about music & parties.

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🔸ORANGE CRUSH MIAMI SPRING BREAK SOUTH BEACH

MARCH 13-16,2026 🍊

🎫 TICKETS 🎟️

🔶 TYBEE SAVANNAH WEEK 1 — HISTORIC ORANGE CRUSH® WEEKEND

APRIL 9–13, 2026

🍊ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL WEEK 1 (MAIN EVENTS)

🎫 TICKETS 🎟️

• FRIDAY, APRIL 10
Henry Street Bistro — Nightlife Main Event

• SATURDAY, APRIL 11
Henry Street Bistro — Nightlife Main Event

📌 Week 1 celebrates the historic HBCU Spring Break tradition.

🔷TYBEE SAVANNAH WEEK 2 — ORANGE CRUSH® AFTERMATH: CRUSH RELOADED™

APRIL 16–19, 2026

🍊ORANGE CRUSH FESTIVAL 2.0 CRUSH RELOADED (MAIN EVENTS)

🎫 TICKETS 🎟️

• THURSDAY, APRIL 16 — CRUSH THE MIC Henry Street Bistro —Music Showcase

• FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Henry Street Bistro — Nightlife Main Event

• SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Henry Street Bistro — Nightlife Main Event

• SUNDAY, APRIL 19
CRUSH THE BLOCK® — Allenhurst, GA (Private Property Finale)

🔸 CRUSH THE BLOCK ALLENHURST GA SUNDAY APRIL 19, 2026| 258 Linda Loop SE, Allenhurst GA 31301

🎫 TICKETS 🎟️

🔸CRUSH’LANTA MANSION & NIGHTLIFE TAKEOVER 2026 CRUSH ATL WEEK MAY 24-31, 2026

🎫 TICKETS 🎟️

🔸ORANGE CRUSH JACKSONVILLE JUNETEENTH JUNE 19-21, 2026

🎫 TICKETS 🎟️

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what HAPPENED?

The Orange Crush Festival 2025 marked a significant milestone in its history by being officially permitted for the first time in decades. Held on Saturday, April 19, on Tybee Island, Georgia, the event attracted an estimated 50,000 attendees, primarily from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the Southeast.

🎉 Festival Highlights

  • Official Permitting: After years of operating without official approval, organizers secured a permit for the 2025 event, allowing for structured planning and coordination with local authorities.

  • Entertainment: The festival featured a main stage near the 14½ Street crossover, hosting DJs and live performances throughout the day.

  • Community Engagement: Local businesses participated by offering refreshments and services, while volunteers assisted in maintaining cleanliness and order.

🚓 Safety and Security Measures

To ensure a safe environment for all participants, extensive measures were implemented:

  • Law Enforcement Presence: Approximately 160 officers from various agencies were deployed to manage crowds and traffic.

  • Traffic Control: Barricades and checkpoints were established to regulate vehicle flow, resulting in improved traffic conditions compared to previous years.

  • Curfew Enforcement: A curfew was instituted to mitigate late-night disturbances and ensure public safety.

🏖️ Cultural Significance

Originating in 1989 as a spring break gathering for Savannah State University students, Orange Crush has evolved into a prominent cultural event celebrating Black college life. The 2025 festival’s official status marked a turning point, fostering a more inclusive and organized celebration.

The successful execution of Orange Crush 2025 demonstrated the positive outcomes of collaboration between event organizers and local authorities, setting a precedent for future festivals.

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