About Us

Founded in 1977, the Ithaca Festival has grown into one of the areas most celebrated community traditions. The festival spans four days and features live music across multiple stages, local artisans and makers, delicious food vendors, interactive art activities, and the much-loved Ithaca Festival Parade. Join us this year as we celebrate our annual festival with the creativity and collaborative energy that define our community.

The Ithaca Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone! 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.

Board Membership:

Be a Part of the Magic! With a mission to Celebrate the Artist in Everyone, the Ithaca Festival Board of Directors seeks community-minded people of all backgrounds and experiences to join the team. 

Board members are volunteers who actively participate in meetings and engage in activities during the festival. Meetings are dedicated to making crucial decisions regarding the festival's nature and logistics, placing a strong emphasis on actively facilitating brainstorming sessions and supporting the Director and Assistant Director in accomplishing their tasks.

Interested in membership? Email ithacafestival@ithacafestival.org for more information.