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Ithaca Festival, Mural Fest, and More Disco! 🪩
Highlights for May 29-31: Let's shake off the gloomy vibes from last weekend and kick up our heels this weekend with Ithaca Fest, including a downtown disco, plus a ribbon cutting for Paddle in the 607, drag queen BINGO, and last but certainly not least, Mural Fest in Elmira!
Amelia Cueva
May 29, 2026
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THIS WEEKEND
 | Ithaca Festival Festival Schedule: Founded in 1977, the Ithaca Festival has grown into one of the area's most celebrated community traditions. The festival spans four days and features live music across multiple stages, local artisans and makers, delicious food vendors, interactive art activities, and the much-loved Ithaca Festival Parade. Join us this year as we celebrate our annual festival with the creativity and collaborative energy that define our community. Full details at ithacafestival.org |
FRIDAY
 | Drag Queen Bingo, hosted by Miss Viola and Cowboy Jane Kick-off Pride Month early with Drag Queen Bingo, hosted by Miss Viola and Cowboy Jane! This event is free and open to ages 18+; pizza, snacks, and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited and a ticket is required for entry. Show your ID and pick up a ticket at Steele Memorial Library customer service desk. Please note, this is an after-hours event - the library will not be open to the public, only those with tickets will be allowed to enter. |
SATURDAY
 | Paddle the 607 - Ribbon Cutting The New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail (NYSBWT) follows the Chemung and Susquehanna Rivers of south-central New York State. From Cooperstown to Corning, the trail welcomes paddlers and anglers of all abilities to explore the natural beauty, history, and river communities along 190 miles of exciting waterways. Last year we kicked off the opening of the Water Trail at the ribbon cutting in Cooperstown, NY at the top of the Susquehanna River, but we wanted to show the Chemung River some love too. Please join us in celebrating the western branch of the NYSBWT with a ribbon cutting at Kinsella Park in Painted Post. Enjoy lawn games, food trucks, hiking trails, try out one of our new kayaks, and more. Celebrate the Chemung River and the NYSBWT with us and our collaborative partners, Explore Steuben, Discover Chemung, and the Chemung County Chamber of Commerce! |
 | Mural Fest presented by Community Arts of Elmira "Create Together. Build Together. Grow Together" New this year: Interactive Community Stenciling |
 | Official Ithaca Festival Disco Afterparty feat DJ Gourd Join us for an unforgettable set from the legendary DJ Gourd spinning disco classics, funky grooves, and dance floor favorites all on vinyl. Whether you spent the day at the festival or just want a reason to dance, this is the perfect way to close out Ithaca Festival weekend. Cost: $10 admission |
PLUS
Elmira Pioneers OPENING DAY & Fireworks; Hot Dog Eating Competition in Hector; Kids Community Clothing Swap at Lucky Hare in Watkins Glen; Full Moon Ride with Elmira Community Cycle; Spring Plant Sale - Finger Lakes Native Plant Society & Cornell Botanic Gardens; Ithaca Book and Zine Fair; plus lots of farmers markets are popping up, and there’s tons of great live music, like always!
Check out all of the events at the link below (and remember to check with the original event hosts for latest updates & cancellations):
COMING UP
Smith Opera House Summer Cabaret Series featuring: Shrimps | Monday, June 1 at 8:00 PM in Geneva
RSVP SPOTLIGHT
 | STC’s 29th Annual Regional Leadership ConferenceSouthern Tier Central Regional Planning & Development Board (STC) is holding their all-day 29th Annual Regional Leadership Conference on Thursday, June 11th at Corning Community College. This annual conference provides an opportunity for community board members and local officials to receive continuing education credits and fulfill credit requirements for their positions. However, this conference is not just for municipal officials! We welcome the public, local organizations, businesses, and nonprofits to join us, as well, for our great array of specialized classes, such as 1-on-1 grant writing support, building outdoor recreation opportunities in rural communities, solar energy siting and policy, and navigating ethical dilemmas. The cost to attend is $75 and includes parking, breakfast, lunch and dessert, 27 classes to choose from, and opportunities to visit with highly informative collaborators and vendors. Registration and payment for this event are due TODAY, May 29. Registration will begin at 7 am on the day of, with the first set of classes beginning at 8. To view the full conference schedule and course descriptions, and to register: RegionalLeadershipConference.info. |
Calling All Folks Who Are New to the Area
Have you moved to this area in the last year or two or three? Would you be willing to chat with me (Amelia) about your experience so far? I’d love to know more about what it has been like to make new connections, attend events that are new to you, and find local resources including everything from laundromats to rideshares.
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Reminders
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