Student Showcase in Downtown Ithaca

Apple Harvest Festival

What to Expect

  • Craft fair and local vendors
  • Food trucks, fair treats, and refreshments
  • Scavenger hunt with prizes
  • Student performers
Jimkata triangle motif Jimkata performing Jimkata band portrait

Jimkata at Apple Harvest Festival

Kicking off the Apple Harvest Festival
Friday, September 26, 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Listen and explore

Live on the Sound on Sound Stage in Downtown Ithaca

Wegmans Cayuga Climbs GreenStar Food Co-op
Scavenger Hunt prizes: You could win 1 of 3 $100 Wegmans gift cards, 1 of 14 free climbing passes and rentals at Cayuga Climbs, 1 of 3 $100 GreenStar Food Co-Op gift cards, Downtown Ithaca gift cards, and more. Scroll down to learn more.

Scavenger Hunt

Explore the Commons, find the letter placards, complete the festival phrase, and enter to win. The prizes match what you saw above.

How it works

  • Open the game form on your phone.
  • Find letter placards around Downtown.
  • Enter each letter to complete the phrase.
  • Submit your entry when finished.

What you need

  • Your phone with the form open
  • Sharp eyes and good vibes
  • A few minutes between snacks and shows

Prizes

  • 1 of 3 $100 Wegmans gift cards
  • 1 of 14 free climbing passes and rentals at Cayuga Climbs
  • 1 of 3 $100 GreenStar Food Co-Op gift cards
  • Downtown Ithaca gift cards and more

One entry per player. Winners contacted after the festival.

Play the Scavenger Hunt

Free to play. All ages. Takes minutes.

Free All ages Quick play

Find Your Way Around

Explore stages, vendors, food courts, restrooms, first aid, bike valet, garage parking, and TCAT stops. The interactive map updates in real time and works great on mobile.

Stages Vendors Food & Treats Restrooms
Live Stages

See exactly where performances happen each day and plan your route between sets.

Vendors & Makers

Filter by category to find orchards, ciders, crafts, and festival-exclusive goods.

Essentials

Restrooms, first aid, info booths, bike valet, parking garages, and bus stops.

Wayfinding

Tap any pin for details. Works offline once loaded, so it’s reliable in crowds.

Performance & programming
Food & beverage
Makers & orchards
Orchard Overflow Game Tap to play “Orchard Overflow” - our mini-game.

Play Orchard Overflow

Step into the orchards with our exclusive festival mini-game. Orchard Overflow is a fun, quick-play experience where you collect apples. It is designed for all ages - whether you are waiting for your cider doughnuts or just looking to add a little extra fun to your festival day.

This event is supported by Margot and Fred in appreciation of Andrew at Home Grown Skateshop for 20 years of fostering skateboarders young and old.

See the full weekend at Apple Harvest Festival.