History
Founded in 1982, SunFest is Florida’s largest waterfront music and art festival. Held annually in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida the first week in May, SunFest attracts more than 100,000 visitors. The festival and the patrons have a positive impact on the local economy.
Who We Are
SunFest is produced by SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc. consists of an 23-member board of directors; 25 committees; more than 2,000 volunteers; a full time, year-round staff of 4; and approximately 80 corporate sponsors. SunFest is funded in part by the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council through the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. SunFest is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.
Festival Info
SunFest takes place in downtown West Palm Beach along Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway, extending along Flagler Drive.
SunFest is located in the West Palm Beach Arts and Entertainment District.
Board of Directors 2020/2021
Officers
Thais Sullivan, President 2020-2021
Stephanie Waldrop, President Elect
Derek Cooper, Past President
Marshall Osofsky, Treasurer
Stephanie Glavin, Secretary
Steve Mayans, Legal Counsel
Jimmy Buffett Honorary Board Member
Members
Chris-anne Ayers
Todd Bonlarron
Jennifer Brown
Craig Campbell
Vincent Cuomo
Jonathan Duerr
Rick Duprey
Brian Elkins*
Chris Fox
Lee Fox
Laura King
Joe Lee
Elisa Mandese
Stephanie Mitrione
Ivan Rosa*
Rebecca Seelig
Brittany Tallon-Hayward
Tim Tracey
* Executive Committee Members (in addition to the Board Officers)
Committee Chairs
ABW: Chris-anne Ayers & Johnny Williams
Band Merchandise: Rick Duprey
Communications/Network: William Storey
Gates: Brian Elkins & Elisa Mandese
Merchandise: Aubrey Flemming
Public Relations: Rebecca Seelig
Soft Drinks: Susan Champman & Guillermo Ortiz
TGi5K: Sam Guagliardo
Volunteer: Nancy Vidal & Louise Candea
Art District: Pat Hoskin
Carts/Radios: Karen Farruggia
Entertainment: Craig Campbell
Guest Services: Linda Rudnet & Paulette Ferricane
Operations: Vince Farruggia
Risk Management: Steven Mayans
Sponsorship/The Cove: Frans de Calonne
Transportation: Jan (J.J.) Wolfe
Backstage Hospitality: Christine Nadeau
Central Inventory: Joe Schelorke
Finance: Donna Carroll
Membership/The Palm: Jennifer Anderson
Photography: Carrie Bradburn
Service Gates: Steve Yeckes
The Stand: Ivan Rosa
Volunteers: Nancy Vidal & Louise Candea
Staff
Paul Jamieson, Executive Director
Dianna Craven, Sales & Marketing Director
Sharon Hoffman, Sales Manager
Maria Swinarski, Business Manager