(607NewsNow) — If you’re in the 607 this fall, there are plenty of festive events to get into the autumn spirit. Here are some highlights to mark on your calendar for 2025:
Ithaca’s Apple Harvest Festival
When: September 26–28, 2025
Where: Downtown Ithaca (The Commons and surrounding streets)
What to expect: A signature fall tradition with over 150 vendors featuring local farmers, artisans, and makers. Lots of apple-themed treats like cider donuts, pies, and fresh cider. The festival also includes international food vendors, live music, and a Family Fun Zone with pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, and kids’ entertainment.
Homer Hops Fall Festival
When: September 27, 2025, Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Where: Homer Hops Brewing, 700 NY‑90, Homer, NY
What to expect: Attendees can expect live music, food trucks, craft vendors, pumpkin painting, and autumn beer releases. A great mix of seasonal flavors, the festival celebrates not only the fall season but local makers themselves.
Great Cortland Pumpkinfest
When: October 4–5, 2025
Where: Courthouse Park, Downtown Cortland
What to expect: One of the region’s biggest fall celebrations, featuring giant pumpkins, hayrides, a Pumpkin Pub, live music, pony rides, and hundreds of artisan vendors. It’s a perfect weekend to soak in the harvest vibes and pick up unique fall-themed crafts and foods.
Broome County Parks Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
When: October 19, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Otsiningo Park, Broome County
What to expect: A family-friendly event where children walk from trunk to trunk collecting candy from local organizations, businesses, and clubs. “Trunkers” decorate their trunks, tailgates, or hatchbacks to create festive backdrops, competing for prizes for the best-decorated vehicles. It’s a safe, creative, and fun way to kick off Halloween, complete with candy and community spirit.
