Annual Events & Festivals
Ithaca and the surrounding area host many annual events and festivals that have become popular traditions each season. Downtown Ithaca has a full schedule of happenings and outdoor events including the Summer Concert Series on Thursdays.
- Finger Lakes GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance in Trumansburg every July
- Ithaca Festival in June
- Apple Harvest Festival and Cider Week New York in the fall
- Art Trail Open Studio Weekends in October
- Chowder Cook-Off in December
- Ithaca Loves Teachers Celebration in February
- Cornell University, Ithaca College, and TC3 commencements every May