49th Annual Ithaca Festival
May 28 - May 31, 2026
Food, Performer, and Craft Applications Are Now Live!
Exhibitor and Tabler, Parade, and Festival Art Applications Coming Soon!
Ithaca Festival Parade, image by Ed Dittenhoefer
The Ithaca Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to celebrating the artist in everyone and to celebrating 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.
Spring Craft Fair
The 2026 Ithaca Festival Spring Craft Fair features nearly one hundred local and regional vendors showcasing their unique creations. From jewelry to pottery, metalworking to dolls and toys, artwork to clothing, everyone can find items they will want to take home. The craft fair also features small batch craft foods and beverages, including syrup, honey, wine, and more.
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
Over 70 Performances take place throughout the city of Ithaca on our stages. From local community groups to touring artists we showcase it all. 2026 Performer Applications are closed at this time. Live Performances take place on our 4 performance areas throughout the city.
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.