Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) offers public bus transportation from all over the county. One-way fares are $1.50 per adult. Cornell University students can ride without a fare on weekends and after 6pm with their student ID card. Learn more about fares at tcatbus.com/fare-pass-options.

Residents and visitors can park in the Seneca and Cayuga Street garages and walk to anywhere in Downtown Ithaca. Please note the Green Garage is closed for construction.

Garage parking is $1.00 per hour in the garages. On-street parking is $1.50 per hour during the week until 6pm.

For additional downtown parking, visit cityofithaca.org/243/Parking.

Entry to the event is completely free!The amount of money you should bring is dependent on what, if anything, you wish to purchase at the festival.

If you are driving, there is a $5 charge to park at the parking garage. If you plan to eat at the festival, you may also wish to bring at least $10.Prices of the various baked goods, produce, and crafts vary by vendor.

Most of our vendors accept credit cards.

However, you should bring some cash in case a shop you are interested in does not accept them.

If you are not familiar with the Ithaca area, it can get quite cold in the fall!

Check the weather and bring layers.

If you are looking to avoid the crowds, attending midday Friday is a good idea.

However, many attendees find that the crowds on the weekend add to the energy and fun of the festival.