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The Ithaca Festival is a non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone since 1977! Location: Downtown Ithaca, May 28-May 31, 2026

Ithaca Festival is a weekend music and arts festival held in Ithaca, NY. Our mission is to celebrate the artist in everyone and celebrate art in the community. Since 1977, the Ithaca Festival has grown into a true celebration of community that is rich in talent, bringing together people of all ages, interests, and origins.

06/26/2026

Save the date for the 50th Annual Ithaca Festival on June 3-6, 2027 ☀️ Come celebrate 50 years of our unique annual community tradition! Get ready for an amazing four day celebration with live music, art, food, interactive activities, community, and the much-loved Ithaca Festival Parade.

Stay tuned for more details and announcements about 50th Annual Ithaca Festival at ithacafestival.org

06/25/2026

Did you catch on Saturday night at the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival at Bernie Milton Pavilion? The band was groovin’ like there was no tomorrow, and the crowd was right there with them, dancing up a storm! Thank you to New Planets for being a part of the magic of Ithaca Festival!

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06/23/2026

This year’s craft fair featured over 100 craft vendors. Local makers from Ithaca and beyond brought a wide range of creations to downtown Ithaca - everything from ceramics, textiles, prints, jewelry, woodwork, and more. Thank you to all of our craft vendors for participating in this year’s event and livening up the streets with your incredible work!

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06/18/2026

Hats off to our amazing volunteers for making the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival a huge success ☀️ From parade support, merch, crossing guards, and more, our dedicated volunteers help ensure our community can enjoy a fun & safe event every year. Ithaca Festival wouldn’t be possible without our volunteers - thank you!

You can be a part of the magic and volunteer with us for the 50th Annual Ithaca Festival! Look out for volunteer opportunities at ithacafestival.org

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06/16/2026

Ithaca had their dancing shoes on for our disco fundraiser at Liquid State on Saturday, May 30th 🪩 You all helped us raise over $500 for Ithaca Festival!!! As a non-profit event, we depend on the support of our community to sustain and grow our programming each year. Thank YOU for helping us make it possible to celebrate the artist in everyone!

Big thanks to and for spinning disco tunes all night, and to the team at for hosting the event!

06/13/2026

If you missed your chance to get a tee during the 49th annual Ithaca Festival, you’re in luck. Our 2026 online merch store is NOW OPEN! It’s stocked with adult and youth size t-shirts in a variety of colors and sizes, as well as tank tops, hoodies, and tote bags!

This year’s merch was designed by local artist, Leonora Petronzio, and celebrates the festival’s “Downtown Disco” theme. Every purchase of Ithaca Festival merchandise directly supports the festival you love, helping to keep this beloved tradition alive.

☀️ You can shop our online merch store at ithacafestival.org/merch-store

06/11/2026

On Saturday, May 30th, the Cayuga Street Circle on The Commons was transformed by into an elegant performance stage. Onlookers gathered in awe as dancers performed during their hour-long production. Thank you to Ithaca Ballet for being a part of the magic of the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival and sharing your art with our community!

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06/08/2026

Thank you to the food vendors who kept festival-goers fed throughout the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival! This year’s food vendor lineup brought flavors to our vibrant community from around the world.

Thank you to:
, Adam Grill, , B&B Kettle Corn, , , , , Delicious Food, NY, .cubanfood, , PDR’s Catering, , STYX South East Asian Street Food, , Thai Basil, , , Tropical Snow Hawaiian Shave Ice & Lemonade, and

Who was your favorite food vendor at this year’s festival? Who would you like to see at next year’s festival?!

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06/05/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 button raffle basket winner, Rose! Thank you for supporting the Ithaca Festival through purchasing a button!

This year’s button raffle basket featured prizes donated by local businesses, valued at over $600! We would like to thank our 2026 Raffle Basket donors: , , , , , , , , , .green.home, , , and

The Ithaca Festival button is more than just a keepsake, it’s your ticket to celebrating what makes our community special: the festival! For decades, attendees have proudly worn their buttons while enjoying music, art, and performances. Each year, our buttons feature artwork by a local artist, and this year’s button was designed by Leonora Petronzio. Every button purchase directly supports the festival you love, helping to keep this beloved tradition alive. Thank you to everyone who purchased a button, supporting our 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone!

06/03/2026

Ithaca, you really turned out for the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival Parade ✨🪩✨ The streets were full of smiles and disco gear to celebrate the “Downtown Disco” theme.

Thank you to all of the community members who participated in the parade, and to our dedicated volunteers who helped make the parade a fun, safe & memorable experience!

We hope to see you next year at the 50th Annual Ithaca Festival Parade!!!

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Ithaca, NY
14850, 14851, 14852, AND 14853

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http://ithacafestival.org/, https://ithacafestival.org/merch-store, https://ithacafestival.org/faqs

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