Ithaca Festival

The Ithaca Festival is a 30-year festival of music and art celebrating the creative spirit in all of us.

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home . festival history . 1980

Director: Andrea Clardy | Theme: "Water Over Rocks"

1980_button “It’s like we’ve created Mardi Gras, something we’re going to have here every year. And while it only lasts three days, the spirit will last all year and that’s what’s important.” -Cindy Scheibe, Festival organizer

Music, dance, crafts, poetry, kites, gymnasts, and glorious sunny weather… Friday’s celebration commemorated the International Year of the Child.