49th Annual Ithaca Festival

Get ready for four days of art, music, community, and celebration at the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival, May 28–31, 2026! Our theme this year is Downtown Disco and we couldn’t be more excited! The Ithaca Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone and the incredible community that makes this event possible. Each year, we bring downtown Ithaca to life with live music, performances, crafts, hands-on activities, food vendors, the beloved parade, and so much more. We’re thankful for the neighbors, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who help keep this tradition thriving. Festival Schedule: • Thursday, May 28: Parade begins at 6:00 PM, followed by the kickoff party at the Bernie Milton Pavilion with the Comb Down • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: The Festival starts at 11 AM Friday – Sunday. Craft booths open at 11 AM and close at 6 PM (5 PM on Sunday), food vendors open at 12 PM and close at 8 PM each day. • Saturday, May 30: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM • Sunday, May 31: 10:00 AM–5:00 PM As a non-profit event, the festival depends on community support to sustain and grow programming each year. You can help by making a donation, becoming a sponsor, volunteering, or supporting the festival through merch and button purchases. Support: https://ithacafestival.org/donate Join us in celebrating creativity, connection, and the spirit of Ithaca. We can’t wait to see you downtown for the 49th Annual Ithaca Festival!