
2025 Festival Planning Committee
Meet some of the amazing planning committee chairs

Kevin Smith
Festival Co-Chair
Arts & Crafts Vendor Chair

Devon E. Edwards Sr
Logistics Manager
What is your favorite part of the festival? I love the energy of the festival! All of the love and positive vibes that can be felt when our community comes together. People connect, learn new things, eat good food, and hear great music! #Fortheculture

Selena Byrd
Food Vendor Chair
Favorite memory of the festival? Some fond memories of the festival are when it was at Crownsville Fairgrounds and St. John’s College. My most recent favorite memory of the festival is the now Downtown area where the boating and restaurant communities have embraced us in encouragement and some partnerships to spread the knowledge of our history, heritage, and love for all people.

Dr. Debbie Wood
Children's Activity Tent Chair
How many years have you been involved? I have been part of the festival, representing Chesapeake Children's Museum, for almost 29 years. I also represent the Clones of Funk - a local band that often closes out the event. Favorite memory of the festival? My favorite part of the festival is when the Clones of Funk are playing, and I start dancing, and people look confused and surprised because they've seen me interacting with children all day. Other people recognize me instantly as the “funklady” and dance with me.

David Stansbury
Festival Co- Chair
Entertainment Chair

Calla Thompson
Hospitality Chair
Coming Soon

Enid Collison-Lee
Education & Community Vendor Chair
What do I see for the future of the festival? I have been enthusiastic to see the festival grow since 2015 until COVID-19. My hope is that we will get more support from the community and the city as we have almost surpassed the space the city has made available to us. I would urge anyone who is willing to join us and to lend your expertise and service to help us to continue to grow to volunteer. It takes a community!!

Ronshaye Clark
Volunteers Chair
Why you chose to become a part of the committee?
Committees bring together people from different backgrounds. I’ve always loved to connect, collaborate, and learn from others.
2025 Festival Planning Committee Members
Donte' Smith
Della
Herbert Lee, Jr
Herbert Lee, III
Dee Davis
Duane Pergerson
Keanuu Smith- Brown
Toniqua Hay
Timothy Jackson
Tomiko Thomas
Nati
William Stansbury Sr
Arnelle
If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please email kuntakintecelebrations@gmail.com.