Country Thunder is partnering with Hurricane Help Florida to raise money for families still recovering from the 2024 hurricane season through a discounted ticket initiative and additional fundraising efforts.
Fans can receive 10% off tickets by using the code HELPFL at checkout, with a portion of each sale benefiting HHF’s recovery work. The sale ends May 7 at 11:59 p.m.
“We always try to give back to the communities we’re operating in. Our 2024 festival was canceled due to the hurricanes,” said Megan Benoit, digital manager for Country Thunder. “Hurricane Help just made sense for us.”
HHF, a nonprofit that assists residents recovering from disasters, has helped rebuild 65 homes following back-to-back hurricanes. Founder Kristen Seeley said the partnership will allow the organization to expand support beyond the limitations of existing grant funding.
“I have a grant from the Florida Disaster Fund, and those uses of funds are a little bit more strict in terms of what we’re allowed to do,” said Kristen Seeley, founder of Hurricane Help Florida. “So now with Country Thunder’s partnership and donation, I can go in and continue to help families with those necessary things that the Florida Disaster grant doesn’t cover.”
Seeley said the organization prioritizes assisting elderly residents, who are often uninsured, as well as disabled veterans and single parents. With these funds she said she hopes to continue expanding and reach out to even more residents.
“Most people aren’t aware recovery takes two to five years and we are just hitting two years,” Seeley said.
Organizers said the partnership was planned prior to the festival’s venue change and emphasized that funds raised will continue to support residents in St. Petersburg as well as the surrounding areas, including Clearwater.
In addition to ticket sales, Country Thunder will host an online auction for a guitar signed by artists from the 2026 lineup, with all proceeds benefiting HHF.
“This partnership has gone above and beyond,” Seeley said.
Country Thunder is scheduled for May 8–10 at Coachman Park in Clearwater. Benoit said the event is entering a peak sales period and is expected to draw large crowds.
“We are excited to have our home in Clearwater and bring large scale events to the area,” Benoit said. “It’s not only great for community events, but it brings economic value to the area and hopefully we will see a lot of ticket sales to help with Hurricane Help Florida.”
During the festival, HHF will spotlight local families who were impacted by recent hurricanes and have received assistance, giving attendees an opportunity to engage directly and learn more about ongoing recovery efforts.
Organizers said the effort aims to remind the community that hurricane recovery is ongoing and that support remains critical years after the storms. Tickets are live and can be purchased at participating Walgreens locations.