Downtown Ithaca Summer Sidewalk Sale

July 31 – August 3, 2025
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily
Downtown Ithaca Commons

The Downtown Ithaca Summer Sidewalk Sale is back! From July 31 to August 3, experience four days of outdoor shopping and unbeatable summer bargains in the heart of Ithaca. Dozens of local shops and artisans will bring their best deals to the sidewalks, offering everything from fashion and books to gifts, home goods, and more. Whether you're looking to save on summer staples or discover something special, this event is for you.

Outdoor Deals & Local Finds

Expect sidewalk displays, extended store hours, and pop-up vendors all across the Downtown Ithaca Commons. Participating businesses will offer limited-time discounts and special bundles perfect for students, families, and visitors alike.

This event is walkable, accessible, and packed with local charm — a perfect way to spend a summer afternoon.

Sustainable Saturday (August 2)

Saturday is all about eco-conscious shopping. Join us for Sustainable Saturday, featuring vintage and resale vendors, upcycled art, and resourceful finds from: Finger Lakes Reuse, Upcycled Lamps, Mimi's Attic, Ithaca Pride Alliance's All Y'all Clothing Swap, Found in Ithaca, Feel Goods Ithaca, and Malware Prints. Food options Via's Cookies and Authentic Jerk!

Support secondhand culture and enjoy environmentally friendly shopping downtown.

Shop & Vendor Deals – Downtown Ithaca Sidewalk Sale

Participating BID Businesses:

Brain Shoppe
→ 10–40% off STEM kits and smart gifts throughout the shop
Cornell Store
→ Clearance items from all 3 locations + special markdowns on alternative apparel
Autumn Leaves Books
→ 3 for $30 or 50% off (ALL PM PRESS BOOKS), 20% off (NON PM PRESS BOOKS) with FOPM sign-up, $1 book selections
15 Steps
→ Raffles, food samples, storewide sales including pottery and glass 2nds, and gifts for kids
Buffalo Street Books
→ Daily discounts: Thursday staff picks, Friday store merch, Saturday hardovers, Sunday kids' books.
→ 50% off markdown section.
→ Member Day Friday members take 20% off everything.
→ Blind date with a book packages always just 10$.
→Used books $3-6.

Guest Vendors:

Via's Cookies
→ Check out @viascookies on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok
Finger Lakes ReUse
→ More pottery and glass 2nds, and other unique reused treasures
Ithaca Pride Alliance "All Y'all Clothing Swap"

→IPA is bringing clothes left from their clothing swap for FREE! Just bring a reusable bag and your lovely selves.
Malware Prints

→An up-and-coming, women-owned business that screen prints on thrifted shirts. Catch their cool pre-printed tees before they're all gone! Missed the event? DM them on Instagram @malwareprints for custom printed tees $15 or $12 if you bring your own shirt.

Know Before You Go

Location: Downtown Ithaca Commons, 171 E State Street
Free parking in Seneca & Green Street garages on weekends
Family-friendly and fully accessible

Stay in the Loop

Follow @downtownithaca on Instagram and Facebook for updates and sneak peeks. Tag your haul with #DowntownIthacaSale to be featured.