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, May 29: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
• 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!