35th Annual Apple Harvest Festival

Ithaca’s premier event of the Fall, Apple Harvest Festival is a three-day celebration of food, rides, games, more than 100 vendors and, of course, APPLES! This spectacular celebration is also a kick-off event to begin Finger Lakes Cider Week 2017! Come taste regional ciders and talk with the makers. The festival is set to take place on Friday, Sept. 29 (12pm-6pm), Saturday, Sept. 30 (10am-6pm) and Sunday, Oct. 1st (10am-6pm). First-time visitors can witness a variety of wonderful local entertainment while also visiting the historical outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, The Ithaca Commons. The pedestrian mall is the epicenter of the festival and the gateway to a nostalgic journey to harvest season fun. Vendors will be selling unique apple varieties, hot apple cider, donuts, kettle corn, local farm fresh baked goods and a multitude of around the world specialties. Local farmers are on site selling everything from tasty apple beverages to local pumpkins and lots of apples. Wineries and cideries have regional beverages available for tasting and purchase. And so much more! Check our Facebook page for details. (607) 277-8679 info@downtownithaca.com