A Record-Breaking Celebration of Music, Community, and Impact!

Mar 22

We are thrilled to share that Renegade Fest 2024 was another incredible success! Thanks to our generous donors and supporters, we raised an astounding $136,000 - an impressive 14% increase from last year’s total. With an afternoon filled with great music, exciting raffles, delicious food, and amazing company, we celebrated another year of making a tangible impact.

Thanks to our sponsors, the Palmisano Foundation was able to award 24 scholarships to students pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). These scholarships help alleviate financial barriers and provide mentorship, hands-on training, and industry connections to support the next generation of builders. Additionally, we are excited to announce an expansion of our scholarship program to support high school students for the 2025-2026 academic year. This new initiative will help bridge the financial gap for deserving students attending private high schools who are committed to furthering their education.

Last year, Bonerama and Sugar Shaker lit up the stage with electrifying performances, keeping the energy high and the crowd dancing. One of the festival’s biggest highlights was the raffle for two tickets to the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, generously donated by Servpro Team MLR. Congratulations to our fellow Renegade, Isabel Villena, for winning this unforgettable experience!

Thanks to your contributions, the Palmisano Foundation was able to award 24 scholarships to students pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC). These scholarships help alleviate financial barriers and provide mentorship, hands-on training, and industry connections to support the next generation of builders. Additionally, we are excited to announce an expansion of our scholarship program to support high school students for the 2025-2026 academic year. This new initiative will help bridge the financial gap for deserving students attending private high schools who are committed to furthering their education.

Scholarship recipient Alyssa Bordelon shared, “I am incredibly grateful to be awarded the Palmisano Foundation Scholarship. This generous reward will significantly alleviate the financial stress associated with my education at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. As a senior planning to attend law school after graduation, this scholarship will help me focus on my studies and pursue a career in construction law. I am passionate about making a positive impact in my community, and this support from the Palmisano Foundation will be instrumental in achieving my goals.”

As we set our sights on 2025, we aim to raise $140,000 to continue growing our impact. We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this year’s Renegade Fest a success—our sponsors, donors, attendees, and volunteers. Your unwavering support fuels our mission to empower future leaders in the AEC industry.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We can't wait to see you at Renegade Fest 2025!

To become a sponsor, please visit https://www.palmisanofoundation.org/become-a-sponsor or contact Sherry Serio at sserio@palmisanofoundation.org.

Scroll down to relive the incredible moments from this year’s event through our event gallery!