Orange Crush is an annual tradition at Tybee Island, albeit frequently an unwelcome one.. The beach bash was first organized in the late 1980s by students at Savannah State, a historically Black ...

Historically, Orange Crush has been Tybee Island’s largest unpermitted event. The event started on the island in 1988 as a gathering for and sponsored by Savannah State University students.

The 2026 Orange Crush Festival permit application was denied by Tybee Island officials due to beach erosion concerns, staffing feasibility, and unapproved promotion of the event. Trademark holder ...