News across Tompkins County
Porchfest 2026 Continues to Draw in Ithaca’s Community
Porchfest, one of Ithaca’s premiere annual festivals, took place Sunday, Sept. 20. Check out our coverage of the event and our conversations with some of the local performers.
Band Mixer brings musicians together at IC
Hosted by Unknown Stage and IC Live Music Fanclub on Sept. 15, the Band Mixer sought to bring together musicians from across campus.
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 28Photos: Ithaca’s Apple Fest ushers in the the arrival of autumn
Vendors and merchants of all kinds came to Ithaca this weekend to celebrate the 44th annual Apple Harvest Festival. The weather, though overcast and rainy, did not entirely prevent massive […]
Celebrating local festivals promotes Ithaca’s culture
Ithaca and the surrounding areas host a diverse variety of festivals and community celebrations throughout the year. Annual examples include the Ithaca Festival, Apple Harvest Festival and Ithaca Porchfest. These events play a role in defining how Ithaca sees itself as a cultural…
Festival organizers plant the seeds of Apple Fest
Apple Harvest Festival, known colloquially as “Apple Fest,” is a celebration of the harvest season, with many apple-related vendors and activities for festivalgoers to enjoy. But while the 44th annual Apple Fest will be held from Sept. 25-27, planning for the festival starts…
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 14Cornell scientists win History Center treasure hunt, claim $10,000 bounty of jewels
A motley crew of mostly Cornell University graduate students and scientists from across different STEM programs won the History Center in Tompkins County’s Treasure Hunt Sunday, taking home a prize […]
The Ithaca Voice
Published September 08The History Center’s treasure hunt returns with another $10,000 stash of jewels
There’s jewels in them hills! The History Center in Tompkins County is back for a second year in a row with a treasure hunt for $10,000 worth of gems hidden […]
WRFI Community Radio
Published April 30Upcoming Radio Specials – May 2026
Ithaca Festival DISCO SPECIAL - Thursday May 28th 5/28 Thursday 6-8pm- 2-Hour Ithaca Parade DISCO SPECIAL co-hosted by DJ George (George’s Sparkletone Hour) & DJ Dijon (The Mustard Hour) - broadcast for the length of the Ithaca Parade. Listen for WRFI broadcasting the feed LIVE…
WRFI Community Radio
Published April 22CREATIVES: Sylvie Froncek on the inaugural Old Greeny Fringe Fest, hosted by DJ Gianni – 4/22 & 4/26
Get to know festival organizer Sylvie Froncek and discover the weird and mystical events on the the horizon. Hosted by DJ Gianni of Songbird.mp3 (alternating Sunday mornings from 10-11am). Old Greeny Fringe Fest is a week-long (April 27th-May 3rd), fringe festival in celebration…
WRFI Community Radio
Published October 07WRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at Stone Bend Farm – Friday October 24 6-9pm
WRFI Presents a Square Dance Fundraiser at StoneBend Farm in Newfield on Friday October 24th from 6-9pm. No experience necessary! WRFI & FLX Squares welcomes experienced and beginner dancers. Experience the joy and laughter of a classic square dance, with delicious food from…
WRFI Community Radio
Published September 30What’s Next Ithaca? Free Speech and Media Literacy – Sunday, October 5 at South Hill Cider
Join us for What's Next Ithaca? an in person conversation about media literacy, free speech, and the state of the free press. October 5 at 6pm at South Hill Cider. Panelists will include: Cyndy Sheibe, Executive Director of Project Look Sharp which enhances learning through media…