The 2012 Festival planning season is almost here. Soon we will be in the office planning and strategizing  how to make the best festival yet. Applications for participation in the 2012 Festival will be available online in February, we will also … Continue reading →

The 2011 festival was an immense success! It was fun, exciting, whimsical, eclectic, creative, and diverse, all the things the Ithaca Festival should be. Thank you to everyone who made the festival possible: button-buying attendees, talented performers, great volunteers, dedicated … Continue reading →

There is still time to enter the Button Trivia Contest for a chance to win a one-night stay at La Tourelle Resort and Spa! The drawing will take place next week so enter your code now! In honor of the … Continue reading →

Lights twinkling on the water, an excellent glass of wine, wonderful music wafting towards you on a light summer breeze… What could be better on a Friday night in Ithaca? Come to our first ever themed masquerade ball on Friday, … Continue reading →

This year’s theme – A Midsummer Night’s Dream – has lent itself perfectly to all sorts of exciting new festival features. One of these exciting additions is a themed costume contest. There are three categories, Best Lovers, Best Mechanicals and … Continue reading →

Get your button, it’s your ticket to the festival! It also makes you eligible for the Button Trivia Contest! To enter, click the link below and enter the 4 digit code on the back of your button. Answer 3 simple … Continue reading →

A fun, free event for families and children of all ages! Saturday, May 7, 2011, 1 – 4pm at GIAC Featuring crafts, activities, performances,  food and a free Special Edition Kid’s Day Button!

It’s the Festival’s Kick-off weekend, May 6-7! Everything you have been waiting for is available now! Check out our new 2011 merchandise at our Merchandise Release party tonight on the Commons from 5-8pm at the Aurora St. Pavilion. Tomorrow (Saturday, … Continue reading →

One month until the festival! WOOHOO