About SunFest

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 5; 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 from Banyan Boulevard to Lakeview Avenue.

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

Brain 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

Staff

Paul Jamieson, Executive Director

Dianna Craven, Sales Director

Dan Goode, Event Director

Sharon Hoffman, Sales Manager

Maria Swinarski, Business Manager