The 29th Annual International Rutabaga Curl will be held on December 19, 2026!

This is the date of the last Saturday outdoor market of the year, and it will take place at the Ithaca Farmers Market pavilion.

Sign up at market $5 registration incl. rutabaga or turnip / $10 = rutabaga and a bag to be part of the competition (details below) or sit back and enjoy the show! Bring the whole family to this wild, wacky and ridiculous event.

You’ll see MCs, referees, protestors, a chorus, instrumentalists, camera/radio crews and more rutabaga lore than you ever knew existed.

Adults and kids can register on site between 10-11:30am. Younger participants can join in the turnip toss! You’ll have ample time to practice throwing and to alter your rutabaga to your own specifications.

Is this your first time attending the Curl? Or do you want to more about this internationally famous event which draws many spectators and participants from around the world? Check out the Curl’s official Wikipedia page, Facebook page, or this 2019 Ithaca Voice article on the history of the Curl.

The Curl Schedule:

Please note that all times are approximate.