49th Annual Ithaca Festival
May 28 - May 31, 2026
Festival Artist, Food, Performer, and Craft Applications Are Now Live!
Exhibitor and Tabler, Parade Applications Coming Soon!
Photo by Ed Dittenhoefer
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. We’re proud to bring the festival to Ithaca each year, and we’re grateful for the neighbors, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who help keep it alive.
As a non-profit event, we depend on the support of our community to sustain and grow our programming each year. You can help by making a donation, becoming a sponsor, or supporting the festival through merch and button purchases.
2026 Applications
Festival Artist
The Ithaca Festival is excited to announce a call for art submissions for our 2026 festival theme, Downtown Disco. We invite artists of all ages who live in or work in Tompkins County to apply. The selected artwork will be used to brand the 2026 festival and will appear on t-shirts, digital platforms, and print materials
We look forward to receiving your submissions!
Spring Craft Fair
The 2026 Ithaca Festival Spring Craft Fair features nearly one hundred local and regional vendors showcasing their unique creations.
This years craft show will be on Friday, May 29, Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31.
Craft Show Hours of Operation:
Friday 12PM - 6PM
Saturday 10AM - 6PM
Sunday 10AM - 5PM
Deadline for Applications: April 15, 2026
Live Performances
With more than 70 performances across multiple stages throughout the city of Ithaca, the Ithaca Festival celebrates an incredible range of music, dance, and performance. Our stages reflect the creativity, diversity, and energy of our region and beyond.
Are you a performer? Applications are now open! Apply to be part of the Ithaca Festival and share your work with thousands of festivalgoers.
Food Vendor
Join the celebration at the Ithaca Festival by serving up delicious bites to our community! We carefully select food vendors each year and would love to hear from you. Visit the Food Vendor page to learn more and apply to be part of this beloved community event.