29/04/2025
Orange Crush Festival 2026 Unveils Exclusive Licensing and Investment Opportunity for Coastal Event Expansion
Tybee Island, GA – April 29, 2025 — The historic Orange Crush Festival is entering a pivotal stage of growth as it transitions into a fully-permitted, city-supported beachfront experience in Tybee Island, Georgia. With its legacy spanning five decades, the 2026 edition presents a unique opportunity for investors and event operators to take the helm of one of the Southeast’s most culturally significant and commercially viable spring events.
Led by George Turner, the official trademark holder and organizer of Orange Crush Festival Georgia, the event is now structured under a formal licensing model—offering exclusive rights to operate, brand, and profit from the multi-day beachfront gathering.
Backed by growing city infrastructure support, including public safety, emergency response, sanitation, and traffic services, the event is poised for expansion far beyond its roots in the HBCU spring tradition.
“Orange Crush is not just a beach gathering—it’s a regional economic driver ready to scale,” said Turner. “We are offering a rare opportunity for a strategic partner to guide this transition into a high-yield coastal event, fully supported by municipal planning and historical momentum.”
Licensing and Cost Structure
Annual Licensing Agreement:� $42,000–$50,000�(Includes full rights to brand, operate, plan, ticket, staff, and manage the event)
Estimated Core Operational Costs (2026):
* Permitting & Compliance: $1,500–$4,500
* On-Site EMS & Public Safety: $3,500+
* Trash Management & Dumpsters: $3,000+
* Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Beach Stage Setup: $25,000+
* Tent & Gate Installations: $13,000+
* Portable Restroom Rentals: $2,500+
Investor Revenue Participation
Licensed partners will receive a majority share of all revenue streams, including:
* General and VIP admission sales
* Sponsorship packages and brand activations
* Vendor booth rentals and beach section reservations
* Event-branded merchandise and apparel
* Food and beverage concessions
* Premium access passes and after-hours events
* Promotional and on-site marketing placements
Strategic Vision and Market Position
With over 40 years of cultural influence and a returning audience base in the tens of thousands, Orange Crush is being redefined as a scalable tourism and economic asset. The long-term vision is to evolve the event into a nationally recognized coastal destination experience—mirroring the success trajectories of other high-impact beach-based festivals.
The city of Tybee Island’s sustained logistical and financial commitment—now embedded in its spring operations planning—reinforces the festival’s value not only as a community tradition but also as a driver of local commerce, hospitality demand, and small business revenue.
Secure Your Stake in 2026
With the event’s evolution fully underway, interested parties are invited to inquire about licensing availability, capital partnership options, and projected revenue models. This is a high-visibility opportunity to lead and profit from the modernization of a legacy brand—underpinned by public infrastructure, community demand, and cultural relevance.
About Orange Crush Festival Georgia
Orange Crush Festival Georgia is the official trademarked entity and corporate operator behind the Orange Crush Festival brand. Founded and led by George Turner, the company is focused on transforming the longstanding HBCU beach tradition into a scalable, high-value economic event aligned with tourism, hospitality, and local business development.
In 2025, the company joined the Savannah Chamber of Commerce, signaling a strategic shift toward legitimacy, structure, and long-term growth partnerships. Under Turner’s leadership, Orange Crush Festival Georgia is building out a modernized framework to manage logistics, licensing, sponsorship, brand relations, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring the event’s continued evolution into one of the Southeast’s most impactful coastal business opportunities.
