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.

Although the permit was denied by city staff at the end of May, that doesn’t mean that the event won’t be permitted again come next April.

But with a permit application already submitted Mayor West feels as if this could be taking a step forward. 2023’s Orange Crush Event was the first event held since Georgia Legislation was passed.

Two Orange Crush promoters attempted to get permits for this year's event, but the city denied both because the applications were incomplete, inaccurate, or there was no feasible way it could ...

All eyes were on Orange Crush this past year as residents and eventgoers watched to see how it would all unfold. Now, planning for 2025 has started. The mayor of Tybee says he is proud of how this ...