ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Another busy weekend is on tap in Ithaca.

On May 29, the 2025 Ithaca Festival officially kicks off at 6 p.m. with the annual parade, followed by a concert at the Bernie Milton Pavilion on the Commons. Local favorite Maddy Walsh and the Blind Spots will begin playing at 7:30.

2025 Ithaca Festival Parade Route Credit: ithacafestival.org

Vendors, events, music, and plenty of food is planned over the next four days at the Bernie Milton Pavilion, Cayuga Street Circle, and Dewitt Park. A full schedule is available at the Ithaca Festival website.

It will be the third successive weekend featuring an influx of visitors to the area, with Cornell graduation last weekend and Ithaca College graduation the weekend before. Streets and eateries are likely to be packed again soon, with over 5000 visitors expected for Cornell Reunion, running from June 5-8.