Founded in 1982, SunFest is Florida’s largest waterfront music festival. Held annually in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida the first week in May, SunFest attracts more than 85,000+ visitors. The festival and the patrons have a positive impact on the local economy. 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 a 21-member board of directors; 25 committees; more than 2,300 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 through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.