Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Wizarding Weekend is a celebration of magic, science and fantasy that fills the streets of Downtown Ithaca through Halloween weekend. This free admission family friendly event features interactive exhibits, live music, entertainment, specialty vendors and so much more.
Photo Credit: Nellie Wallace Ithaca Fantastik returns to downtown Ithaca for an annual festival of film, art, music, and Fantastik culture. Don't miss the year's best new independent horror, sci-fi, fantasy, bizarre, mind-bending films and shorts—plus special events, an art show, VR experiences, and afterparties!
Catch the bus in NYC and enjoy all the crisp smells, sounds and sights of fall as we transport ourselves to the winding apple orchards and pumpkin patches of Dutchess County. Upon arrival, attendees will take the shuttle throughout the day to visit the various farms and locations. Explore the food-centric and historic towns of Rhinebeck or Red Hook and visit the bountiful pick-your-own apple and pumpkin farms of Dutchess County. Pending fruit availability, stops could include Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farm and Mead Orchards. Pick apples, pumpkins
Catch the bus in NYC and enjoy all the crisp smells, sounds and sights of fall as we transport ourselves to the winding apple orchards and pumpkin patches of Dutchess County. Upon arrival, attendees will take the shuttle throughout the day to visit the various farms and locations. Explore the food-centric and historic towns of Rhinebeck or Red Hook and visit the bountiful pick-your-own apple and pumpkin farms of Dutchess County. Pending fruit availability, stops could include Greig Farm, Rose Hill Farm and Mead Orchards. Pick apples, pumpkins
Your local meats butchers and farmers at The Piggery are so exciting to be joining forces with the amazing folks at The Loft for a very special pop up dinner! Come and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere and tasty drinks from The Loft and a seasonal grazing station dinner from Heather and Brad of The Piggery!
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Ever wondered how to make a delightful croissant at home? Join us for a day of learning the techniques behind hand and machine lamination, and for an exploration of all of the amazing things you can make from croissant dough! Standard baking classes are a FULL day (8 AM – 6 PM), and include breakfast snacks and lunch.
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Salads often get a bad rep, but take it from Chef Patrick, this is the salad class for non-salad people. If you've only thought of salad as a vehicle for dressing until now, let us convert you. Salad's already your thing? Take it up a notch. Kick off at 6:00 with a quick mixer, then get hands on in the Coltivare culinary lab in a fun and interactive class complete with
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Our final Farm Dinner for the 2018 season will take place on November 11th on West Haven Farm in Ithaca, NY. Reception will start at 4:00PM at the farm, followed by dinner at 5:30PM in the heated house. This event will feature chefs from the legendary Just a Taste restaurant in Ithaca, NY. Over a dozen tapas plates paired with a flight of beer & wine.
West Haven Farm Dinner featuring Chef's from Ithaca's Just a Taste
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Join Nate and Emily Tuesday November 13th for a three course farm inspired dinner. Reservations are required by calling 607-387-4433
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Be the thrifty multitasker that you are - treat yourself while shopping for others! Cross items off your gift list as you sample before you buy. Save money with your Holiday Shoppers Card, only valid during the event dates. You'll get a souvenir wine glass, a grapevine wreath, an ornament at each stop, a shoppers card, wine and food! At your last stop of the event, make sure to hand in your
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Join Rachel from Kinship & Company to learn all about pie! We’ll make an all butter pie crust with Farmer Ground Flour, as well as a crust blended with your choice of an alternative grain (rye or spelt). While making the pie crust, we’ll discuss the best ways to make pie dough that is flaky yet easy to work with – and we’ll use these doughs to make a double crust
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Scheduled just a few times a year, days before big holiday feasts, the Press Bay Alley Holiday Markets are the go-to source of local meat, vegetables, fruit, cheese, bread, pies, syrup, honey, beverages, eggs, and other culinary bounty, plus holiday gifts! Most vendors are selling ingredients and supplies for your holiday meals, but you’ll also find fresh snacks and hot baked goods for immediate snacking. Press Bay Alley is a unique downtown Ithaca retailing
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage In this class we will go over all the basics of making great bread. The class runs all day, and we will make a LOT of bread! Topics include the chemistry and biology of bread, an introduction to fermentation skills, bakers’ math, and a range of handwork skills. Each student will get plenty of oven-time, and we will have the opportunity to talk about whatever excites us about baking. Watch out!
Photo Credit: Jeffery Foote The Trumansburg Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Trumansburg WinterFest for the 23rd year. This mainstay event provides free live entertainment for kids, adults, and entire families, and is the perfect time to celebrate and reflect on what makes our community truly special. Of course Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive to light the Village tree, and Buddy the Elf will MC. Enjoy free horse drawn carriage rides
NYCEDC Public Markets presents Deck the Stalls, a multi-cultural market event, celebrating the best of the New York City’s public markets in partnership with Fulton Stall Market’s farmers and producers. In the Seaport District on Water Street between Fulton & Beekman Streets. SUNDAYS December 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd! FREE for all ages! 11:00am - 5:00pm. Market-goers can enjoy holiday gifts, locally made food, multi-cultural performances, Seaport tours, live music, wine and craft beverages. Co-sponsored
Photo Credit: Allison Usavage Ice Fest is an annual tradition in Downtown Ithaca! What holiday season would be complete without a celebration of cold weather and cold weather sports…like Ice Carving! Witness the nation’s finest ice carvers as they compete for $9,000 in prizes during 3 rounds of breathtaking competition. The festival features impressive display sculptures, fire demonstrations, the ever-popular Ice Bar: an outdoor bar made entirely of ice, serving Bacchus Beer, wine, and hot
