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2025 Apple Harvest Festival Vendors
<h2><strong><img class="q-image" src="https://api.brightrtravel.com/media/volatile/static-page-block-images/b21d8aa6-d0e5-458e-b359-03d954325c03/original.png" alt="block_ID_952" width="241" style="display: inline; margin: 0px 0px 1em 1em; float: right;"></strong></h2><p></p><p class="ql-align-center"><strong class="ql-size-large">DO YOU WANT TO BE A VENDOR AT THE 2025 APPLE HARVEST FESTIVAL?</strong></p><h3>You’re in the right place!</h3><p>Join us for one of Upstate New York’s most iconic fall festivals — the <strong>43rd Annual Apple Harvest Festival</strong>, taking place <strong>September 26–28, 2025</strong> in beautiful Downtown Ithaca. This three-day celebration attracts <strong>thousands of visitors</strong> from across the region, offering vendors an incredible opportunity to showcase their products, connect with new customers, and be part of a beloved community tradition.</p><p></p><p><strong>Event Hours:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Friday, September 26</strong>: 12:00 PM – <strong>8:00 PM</strong> (extended hours this year!)</li><li><strong>Saturday, September 27</strong>: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM</li><li><strong>Sunday, September 28</strong>: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>New this year:</strong></p><p>We’re extending <strong>Friday evening hours to 8 PM</strong> to draw a larger after-work crowd and give vendors more visibility and selling time.</p><p>We’re also developing <strong>interactive activities and experiences</strong> to keep festivalgoers engaged throughout the weekend — bringing more foot traffic and excitement to every corner of the event.</p><p></p><p>We welcome food vendors, craft artisans, cider makers, wineries, nonprofits, and local businesses. If you’re interested in being a part of this high-energy, community-focused festival, <strong>you’ve come to the right place</strong>.</p><p></p><p>Have questions? Reach out to us at <strong><a href="mailto:events@downtownithaca.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">events@downtownithaca.com</a></strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Ready to apply? </strong></p><p><strong>Scroll down to get started — we can’t wait to have you join us! </strong></p><p><strong>Make sure to read all of the information in your application. In order for your application to be considered you must pay the $40 application fee. This is a nonrefundable fee. </strong><a href="https://downtown-ithaca-alliance.square.site/product/2025-apple-harvest-festival-vendor-application-fee/84?cp=true&sa=true&sbp=false&q=false" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">CLICK HERE to make your application fee payment on Square</a>. As explained in the application, if you are approved you will receive an invoice to pay for your requested booth space.</p><p><strong style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Application due date -</strong><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Sunday, June 8. Vendors who submit applications by the due date will have first consideration. The DIA reserves the right to deny any vendor application.</span></p><p></p><p>If you have questions about what category to apply for, please email <a href="events@downtownithaca.com " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">events@downtownithaca.com </a>. Non Profit and Commercial Vending applications will be out soon!</p><p></p><p><strong>Food Vendor Application - <a href="https://forms.gle/rZFRJdYfAfTfhLom6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Farmer Vendor Application - <a href="https://forms.gle/qrNjzJuEjWtDHarj9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Craft Vendor Application - <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqdMsMP9A8fzPS6BZDmRGEZM3L0Yd0NhDYtJJ0odN99yazCQ/viewform?usp=dialog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></p>