In 1995, a group of students, faculty and alumni from Oklahoma State University traveled to the University of Florida to witness its annual pep rally known as the Gator Growl," which would become the inspiration for Oklahoma State's "Orange Peel" event.

A month after witnessing the Gator Growl, student leaders were selected and the planning and preparation for the first Orange Peel began.

When creators contemplated on a name they decided to get away from OSU's longstanding cowboy theme and establish a unique school identity. So to honor Oklahoma State University's primary color the rally became known as "Orange Peel". After deciding on the pep rally name, the students decided to let the campus submit ideas for a mascot. The mission was simple and ambitious: "To become the largest student-produced concert event in the country and provide the OSU family with national and local headlining entertainment."

Within a few years, the event has attracted such big-name entertainers as Alan Jackson, Jason Mraz, Lit, Pablo Francisco, Incubus, Sinbad, Barenaked Ladies, Better Than Ezra, Vanessa Carlton, Third Eye Blind, Goo Goo Dolls,Blues Traveler, David Spade, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Cosby, Damon Wayans, Randy Travis and Ben Folds.

In 2006, country superstar Alan Jackson, comedian Bill Engvall, and The Hero factor performed.

Orange Peel of 2008 was held at the Gallagher Iba Arena on October 3, 2008, and featured Sugarland, Motion City Soundtrack, Kellie Pickler and Ashton Shepherd.

The 2009 event featured Jimmy Fallon and Jason Aldean.

Orange Peel is a tradition unique to Oklahoma State University and one worth preserving for the next generation of Cowboys and Cowgirls. Orange Peel was cancelled indefinetly in 2010 after incurring significant debt. The only way to bring Orange Peel back is to prove that there is enough interest in the event to ensure that it will not once again become a financial burden on the University. So, if you not only want to see Orange Peel brought back, but are also willing to support the event by buying a ticket and merchandise, please sign this petition! 

Also please share this petion with alumni and stakeholders who might be willing to help give OSU back one if its proudest traditions with their financial support. Together we can make a difference!