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Curious about one of Ithaca's oldest and most cherished traditions? This year marks 40 years of celebration for producers, cidermakers, and apple enthusiasts!

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The Ithacan Tradition

With support from Cornell University and downtown merchants, the Apple Harvest Festival began in 1982 to showcase the region's diverse produce. The addition of food, vendors, and other family-friendly activities has grown the event into what it is today, attracting over 30,000 patrons at last year's festival!

A street poster advertising this year's festival!
A wide view of the Ithaca Farmers Market!

Can't Make It This Year?

The Ithaca Farmers Market features many of the same vendors that our festival does! It operates year-round in a beautiful, rustic park on the Cayuga Lake waterfront. Come browse quality produce and support our community!

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Ready to plan your visit? Read here to learn more about the festival's location, schedule, and layout in addition to various parking and transportation options!

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Street Parking

Street parking is $1.50 an hour during the week until 6:00pm, and it is free on weekends. Parking is paid for using a paystation kiosk or the Park Mobile App!

Street Rules

Garage Parking

Garage parking is $1.00 an hour during the week, and it is free on weekends. Visitors can park in the Seneca or Cayuga garages then walk to the festival!

Garage Guide
The streets of Downtown Ithaca on a bright, sunny day!
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Taking the Bus?

Avoid the hassle of parking altogether and ride the TCAT bus! The Green Street and Seneca Street bus stations connect most major routes to the festival.

Bus Routes

Riding a Bike?

If you choose to ride your bike, you may park at any of the art-themed racks around downtown! Be sure to dismount and walk your bike while on the Commons.

Bike Racks

Need some directions? This detailed map will navigate you to the parking garages, through the festival grounds, and across the blocks of Downtown Ithaca!

A detailed map of the festival and downtown area!
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From delicious snacks and high-quality vendors, to live performances and family activities... learn everything you need to know about the festival right here, right now!

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Live Music Performances

The Bernie Milton Pavilion (BMP) will host many performance groups! This year's artists range widely across genres, so tune in and experience their talents live at the centerstage of the Commons! Click below to view other upcoming events at the BMP.

Upcoming Events
The schedule for music performances at the Bernie Milton Pavilion!

When over one hundred storefronts line the streets of the Commons, the excitement never ends! Just take a look at these happy festivalgoers from previous years!


Thank You

Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank, our primary sponsor! Click below to see all festival partners.

All Partners
The company logo for Tompkins Community Bank!
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