Our 2025 Theme has been selected and it is…..
Enchanted Ithaca!!
The search is on for our 2025 Official Festival Artist. Details on how to submit your art for consideration can be found here:
Want to support the festival? Our Merch store is open and ready for orders. Every purchase helps keep the festival free every year.
Ithaca festival is free to the public. We help offset the cost of our festival programming with the sale of our buttons that will be $5. Look for the Jester hats and the Merch booths to show your support! We also will have some great festival merch on the site. All purchases from the festival booths help support the underwriting of this fun community event.
Spring Craft Fair
The 2025 Ithaca Festival Spring Craft Fair features nearly one hundred local and regional vendors showcasing their unique creations. From jewelry to pottery, metalworking to dolls and toys, artwork to clothing, everyone can find items they will want to take home. The craft fair also features small batch craft foods and beverages, including syrup, honey, wine, and more.
May 30, May 31, and June 1st
Craft Show Hours of Operation:
Friday 12PM - 6PM
Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 10AM - 5PM
Deadline for Applications: April 15th 2025
Live Performances
Over 70 Performances take place throughout the city of Ithaca on our stages. From local community groups to touring artists we showcase it all. 2025 Performer Applications are closed at this time. Live Performances take place on our 4 performance areas throughout the city.
ithaca Festival Parade
Our 2025 Parade is Made possible by our Sponsor at Cayuga Health. Be a part of our exciting parade on May 29th This year’s theme is “Enchanted Ithaca!” Applications are available now. Click to learn how you can help us lower our emissions through electric vehicle use.