49th Annual Ithaca Festival
May 28 - May 31, 2026
Theme: Downtown Disco
We’re excited to announce our 2026 Festival Artist, Leonora Petronzio!
The Ithaca Festival has selected Leonora’s work to represent the 2026 Festival theme, “Downtown Disco”. Her artwork will be featured on this year’s buttons, t-shirts, posters, and signage.
Congratulations, Leonora, and thank you for bringing our theme to life in such a creative and vibrant way!
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. 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.
2026 Applications
Volunteer
Join us in making magic happen at one of Ithaca’s most cherished events!
Parade
Get ready to shine and bring your best “Downtown Disco!” themed group to the streets of Ithaca!
Exhibit or Table
If you would like to showcase your business or non-profit organization, there isn’t a better way to connect with our community!
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.