Enjoy live music in the Kimmel Pavilion, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, and all of our fall treats - Apple Pies, Apple Cider Donuts, Carmel Apple Cookies, Fudge, Kettle Corn, Carmel Apples, Apple Cider Slushies, and more.

Festival Schedule:

Friday, September 20, 2024

Breakfast & Bloody Marys
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Bloody Marys, mimosas, cocktails, quiche, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast croissants! Meals include souvenir cup and cocktails include souvenir glass!

Apple Sangria (or cocktail) in a Souvenir Glass
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Get The Keeping Room's famous Apple Sangria, plus Mules, Margaritas, and other cocktails served in souvenir glass.

Morton-James Public Library Used Book Event - FREE
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso
Description: Visit the Library to find your next great read in our used book event! No prices on items, freewill donation to the Library accepted.

Grandma Paula's Country Store
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 5215 I Road
Description: Homemade/Handmade goodies, jams & breads, wax melts & candles, soaps, crafts, and more!

U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Arbor day Farm
Description: Pick your own apples and pumpkins in the orchard at Arbor Day Farm. Visit the Tree Adventure while you are here!

Souvenir Cup with Lunch
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue
Description: Lunch and Dinner include beverage and souvenir cup! Celebrating 10 years!

AppleJack Flea Market
Time: 2 to 7 p.m.
Location: Central Avenue from 3rd to 5th Streets
Description: Outdoor flea market featuring antiques, collectibles, crafts, new and used items.

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt & Needlework Show - $5 Day Pass / $8 Weekend Pass
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Bethel Church, 2400 Central Avenue
Description: This is one of the largest quilt and needlework shows in southeast Nebraska with well over 100 guild member-made items on display. There will be bed, baby and wall quilts on display along with table runners and toppers, needlework, wearable items and beadwork. There is a quilt raffle and raffle baskets as well as member-made potholders for sale.

Carnival - $25 wristbands
Time: 5 to 11 p.m.
Location: 6th Street & Central Avenue
Description: Rides, midway games, and food!

Nebraska City Extreme Bull Riding Tour
Location: Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park Arena, 6124 Steinhart Park Road
Description: The most awarded, largest & longest running Bull Riding Tour in the Midwest! FRIDAY Gates Open at 5 p.m. / Beer Garden 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. / Mutton Bustin' Sign-up 5 to 6 p.m. / Mutton Bustin' Draw 6:30 p.m. / Extreme Bull Riding 7 p.m. / Live Music by Switchbak 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Seating is limited, so get here early!

Harry Potter Party - FREE
Time: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso
Description: All ages and families welcome, no registration required, costumes encouraged!

Saturday, September 21, 2024

APPLEJACK PANCAKE FEED
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: Fire Station, 1409 Central
Description: IT'S THE PANCAKE MAN - an AppleJack tradition! Pancakes, sausage, and apple cider - Proceeds benefit community events.

AppleJack Fun Run/Walk - $35 by August 31 // $45 starting September 1
Time: 7:30 a.m. for 5K ? 8:30 a.m. for Kids One Mile
Location: Steinhart Park - in front of Aquatic Center
Description: The Annual AppleJack Fun Run/Walk through beautiful Nebraska City! Proceeds from this event go back into the community. There is also a one-mile kids run! Sign up today!
Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/NE/NebraskaCity/AppleJackFunRunWalk

Breakfast & Bloody Marys
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Bloody Marys, mimosas, cocktails, quiche, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast croissants! Meals include souvenir cup and cocktails include souvenir glass!

Apple Sangria (or cocktail) in a Souvenir Glass
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Get The Keeping Room's famous Apple Sangria, plus Mules, Margaritas, and other cocktails served in souvenir glass.

AppleJack Flea Market
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Central Avenue from 3rd to 5th Streets
Description: Outdoor flea market featuring antiques, collectibles, crafts, new and used items.

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt & Needlework Show - $5 Day Pass / $8 Weekend Pass
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Bethel Church, 2400 Central Avenue
Description: This is one of the largest quilt and needlework shows in southeast Nebraska with well over 100 guild member-made items on display. There will be bed, baby and wall quilts on display along with table runners and toppers, needlework, wearable items and beadwork. There is a quilt raffle and raffle baskets as well as member-made potholders for sale.

Ramold's Pumpkin Ridge Farm
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 815 N. 60th Road
Description: Crafters, vendors, food trucks, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, and more! We're just a mile and a half north of Kimmel Orchard.
Website: Visit our Pumpkin Farm this October! Click here for details.

Jaycees Creation & Craft Fair
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Nebraska City Middle School, 909 1st Corso
Description: Come shop with more than 30 vendors at this indoor event.

Nebraska City Eagles Club Vendor & Craft Show
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso
Description: Come shop with more than 35 vendors at our indoor location. We have outside vendors, as well!

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm - Admission rates apply
Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure & Apple House
Description: Spend AppleJack in the orchards at Arbor Day Farm! The Tree Adventure is open all day; come and explore the Treetop Village and, until 5 p.m., play with Bailey's Bubbles. After 10 a.m., make your way to the Apple House for wine and hard cider tastings while you watch wood spinning demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at Porter's BBQ or at one of the many food trucks onsite (open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). And, of course, pick up a bushel or peck of your favorite apple!

Morton-James Public Library Used Book Event - FREE
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso
Description: Visit the Library to find your next great read in our used book event! No prices on items, freewill donation to the Library accepted.

Writer's Workshop
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso
Description: Join us for writing feedback and application.

Library Craft & Color
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso
Description: Join us for a craft and coloring time. All ages and families welcome, no registration required.

Sweet Pickins Craft, Vendor, and Maker Market at Lourdes Central Catholic - FREE
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lourdes Central Catholic School, 412 2nd Avenue
Description: Join us for Lourdes Central Catholic's 4th annual Sweet Pickins' Apple Jack Craft, Vendor & Maker Market. Shop over 60 talented crafters, artists, and your favorite vendors. Indoor event with plenty of parking & concessions.

Love, the Locals Makers Market - $5 entry fee ages 18+ / Kids free
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Historic Barns at Arbor Day Farm, 2611 Arbor Avenue
Description: Shop local vendors at Love, the Locals Makers Market in the barns at Arbor Day Farm.

U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Arbor day Farm
Description: Pick your own apples and pumpkins in the orchard at Arbor Day Farm.

Antique Cider Press Demonstrations
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Carriage House at Arbor Lodge State Park
Description: Learn some history about cider pressing while viewing a live, antique cider press at work.

Omaha Street Percussion - Admission rates may apply
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Description: Be amazed and entertained as they create rhythmic sounds using nature's instruments and any other unorthodox forms of percussion they can find or bring along. It's a high-energy show that's fun for the whole family!

Living History at Arbor Lodge - Admission rates apply
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion, 2600 Arbor Avenue
Description: Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.

Antique Apple Tasting - Admission rates may apply
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Description: Let us share our enthusiasm for the heirloom apples we grow in our orchard with a taste test of your own! You may find a new favorite apple!

Souvenir Cup with Lunch
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue
Description: Lunch and Dinner include beverage and souvenir cup! Celebrating 10 years!

Camp Catron Adventures
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Camp Catron, 609 N. 60th Road
Description: Come out to Camp Catron and test your skills with our adventure activities! Includes climbing wall, dual racing zipline, quick flight, and adventure course. Children must be be old enough to fit into a harness. $10 per activity (rock wall, zipline, quickflight), $20 for adventure course, $30 per person for all activities, $75 per group of 4 people

Complimentary Water, Seating, & Restrooms During the Parade - FREE
Time: 11:30 a.m. until after Water Barrel Fights
Location: SCC Learning Center, 1406 Central Avenue
Description: The Nebraska City Learning Center will open for visitors and those watching the parade and water barrel fights -- come in get out of the heat, get a cool drink of water, and use our restrooms!

Carnival - $25 wristbands
Time: Noon to 11 p.m.
Location: 6th Street & Central Avenue
Description: Rides, midway games, and food!

APPLEJACK PARADE - FREE
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Central Avenue from 16th Street to 6th Street, 6th Street south to 1st Corso
Description: Enjoy the area's best All-American parade, complete with a marching band competition, floats, and more!

WATER BARREL FIGHTS
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Central Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets
Description: An AppleJack favorite! Get a team together: four people per team - $50 entry fee for adults / $40 team fee for youth ages 10-15. Proceeds benefit the NC Museum of Firefighting. Or, make plans to stick around after the parade and watch!

Nebraska City Extreme Bull Riding Tour
Location: Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park Arena, 6124 Steinhart Park Road
Description: The most awarded, largest & longest running Bull Riding Tour in the Midwest! SATURDAY Gates Open at 5 p.m. / Beer Garden 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. / Mutton Bustin' Sign-up 5 to 6 p.m. / Mutton Bustin' Draw 6:30 p.m. / Extreme Bull Riding 7 p.m. / Live Music by Luke Mills & the Highway Drifters 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Seating is limited, so get here early!

Sunday, September 22, 2024

River City Classics Car Club AppleJack Car Show
Time: Registration from 8 to 11 a.m. / 3 p.m. Awards
Location: Central Avenue between 11th Street and 6th Street
Description: The traditional classic car show featuring hundreds of unique cars from ages past! You don't want to miss it! Dash plaques to the first 200. Special awards include Best of Show Stock, Best of Show Modified, 1 Memorial Trophy, 3 Trophies per Class

Breakfast & Bloody Marys
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Bloody Marys, mimosas, cocktails, quiche, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast croissants! Meals include souvenir cup and cocktails include souvenir glass!

Apple Sangria (or cocktail) in a Souvenir Glass
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Get The Keeping Room's famous Apple Sangria, plus Mules, Margaritas, and other cocktails served in souvenir glass.

Ramold's Pumpkin Ridge Farm
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: 815 N. 60th Road
Description: Crafters, vendors, food trucks, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, and more! We're just a mile and a half north of Kimmel Orchard.

Nebraska City Eagles Club Vendor & Craft Show
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso
Description: Come shop with more than 35 vendors at our indoor location. We have outside vendors, as well!

Jaycees Creation & Craft Fair
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Nebraska City Middle School, 909 1st Corso
Description: Come shop with more than 30 vendors at this indoor event.

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure & Apple House
Description: Spend AppleJack in the orchards at Arbor Day Farm! The Tree Adventure is open all day; come and explore the Treetop Village and, until 5 p.m., play with Bailey's Bubbles. After 10 a.m., make your way to the Apple House for wine and hard cider tastings while you watch wood spinning demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at Porter's BBQ or at one of the many food trucks onsite (open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). And, of course, pick up a bushel or peck of your favorite apple!

Love, the Locals Makers Market - $5 entry fee ages 18+ / Kids free
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Historic Barns at Arbor Day Farm, 2611 Arbor Avenue
Description: Shop local vendors at Love, the Locals Makers Market in the barns at Arbor Day Farm.

U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Arbor day Farm
Description: Pick your own apples and pumpkins in the orchard at Arbor Day Farm.

Sweet Pickins Craft, Vendor, and Maker Market at Lourdes Central Catholic - FREE
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Lourdes Central Catholic School, 412 2nd Avenue
Description: Join us for Lourdes Central Catholic's 4th annual Sweet Pickins' Apple Jack Craft, Vendor & Maker Market. Shop over 60 talented crafters, artists, and your favorite vendors. Indoor event with plenty of parking & concessions.

Grandma Paula's Country Store
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 5215 I Road
Description: Homemade/Handmade goodies, jams & breads, wax melts & candles, soaps, crafts, and more!

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt & Needlework Show - $5 Day Pass / $8 Weekend Pass
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Bethel Church, 2400 Central Avenue
Description: This is one of the largest quilt and needlework shows in southeast Nebraska with well over 100 guild member-made items on display. There will be bed, baby and wall quilts on display along with table runners and toppers, needlework, wearable items and beadwork. There is a quilt raffle and raffle baskets as well as member-made potholders for sale.

Antique Cider Press Demonstrations
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Carriage House at Arbor Lodge State Park
Description: Learn some history about cider pressing while viewing a live, antique cider press at work.

Living History at Arbor Lodge
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion, 2600 Arbor Avenue
Description: Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.

Antique Apple Tastimg
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Description: Let us share our enthusiasm for the heirloom apples we grow in our orchard with a taste test of your own! You may find a new favorite apple!

Souvenir Cup with Lunch
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue
Description: Lunch and Dinner include beverage and souvenir cup! Celebrating 10 years!

Camp Catron Adventures
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Camp Catron, 609 N. 60th Road
Description: Come out to Camp Catron and test your skills with our adventure activities! Includes climbing wall, dual racing zipline, quick flight, and adventure course. Children must be be old enough to fit into a harness. $10 per activity (rock wall, zipline, quickflight), $20 for adventure course, $30 per person for all activities, $75 per group of 4 people

Carnival - $25 wristbands
Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
Location: 6th Street & Central Avenue
Description: Rides, midway games, and food!

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Breakfast & Bloody Marys
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue
Description: Bloody Marys, mimosas, cocktails, quiche, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast croissants! Meals include souvenir cup and cocktails include souvenir glass!

Apple Sangria (or cocktail) in a Souvenir Glass
Time: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Get The Keeping Room's famous Apple Sangria, plus Mules, Margaritas, and other cocktails served in souvenir glass.

Kick It, Pass It, Punt It - $20 per entry
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Description: Bring the kids out for an athletic competition for youth athletes! This event allows kids to showcase their football skills, with scoring based on both distance and accuracy. Age groups are 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and 14-15. Farthest kick, farthest pass, farthest point. Sign up details coming soon!

Nebraska City Eagles Club Vendor & Craft Show
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso
Description: Come shop with more than 35 vendors at our indoor location.

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm
Time: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure & Apple House
Description: Spend AppleJack in the orchards at Arbor Day Farm! The Tree Adventure is open all day; come and explore the Treetop Village and, until 5 p.m., play with Bailey's Bubbles. After 10 a.m., make your way to the Apple House for wine and hard cider tastings while you watch wood spinning demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at Porter's BBQ or at one of the many food trucks onsite (open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). And, of course, pick up a bushel or peck of your favorite apple!

U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Arbor day Farm
Description: Pick your own apples and pumpkins in the orchard at Arbor Day Farm.

Antique Cider Press Demonstrations
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Carriage House at Arbor Lodge State Park
Description: Learn some history about cider pressing while viewing a live, antique cider press at work.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building, 810 1st Corso
Description: Latino Comida | Latino Food | Zumbamania | Bailes Folclóricos | Folkloric Dancers Narradora | Linda Garcia | Storyteller | Música, estilo | Alexis y sus Caballeros | Mariachi Music |Baile y clase | Dance class All events, except food, are free! |Todos los eventos excepto la comida son

Living History at Arbor Lodge
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion, 2600 Arbor Avenue
Description: Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.

Antique Apple Tastimg
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Description: Let us share our enthusiasm for the heirloom apples we grow in our orchard with a taste test of your own! You may find a new favorite apple!

Souvenir Cup with Lunch
Time: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue
Description: Lunch and Dinner include beverage and souvenir cup! Celebrating 10 years!

Live Music by Lucas Minor
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Location: Central Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets
Description: Live music by Lucas Minor inside a Beer Garden on Central! Pick your favorite restaurant and order dinner and drinks to enjoy on Central while you listen! This is a Nebraska City Creative District Event!

Sunday, September 29, 2024

Breakfast & Bloody Marys
Time: 8 to 11 a.m.
Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue
Description: Bloody Marys, mimosas, cocktails, quiche, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast croissants! Meals include souvenir cup and cocktails include souvenir glass!

Apple Sangria (or cocktail) in a Souvenir Glass
Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue
Description: Get The Keeping Room's famous Apple Sangria, plus Mules, Margaritas, and other cocktails served in souvenir glass.

Nebraska City Eagles Club 600 1st Corso
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso
Description: Come shop with more than 35 vendors at our indoor location.

Apple Jacked! - $90 per team
Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Steinhart Park
Description: Continuing the tradition from last year, GG Wellness is excited to host the second annual Apple Jacked Fitness Competition, a CrossFit competition for partnered teams. This event will test the strength and endurance of athletes. Partnered teams can enter in two divisions for a chance to win amazing prizes to earn the bragging rights of being the fittest around!

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure & Apple House
Description: Spend AppleJack in the orchards at Arbor Day Farm! The Tree Adventure is open all day; come and explore the Treetop Village and, until 5 p.m., play with Bailey's Bubbles. After 10 a.m., make your way to the Apple House for wine and hard cider tastings while you watch wood spinning demonstrations. Grab a bite to eat at Porter's BBQ or at one of the many food trucks onsite (open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.). And, of course, pick up a bushel or peck of your favorite apple!

Grandma Paula's Country Store
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 5215 I Road
Description: Homemade/Handmade goodies, jams & breads, wax melts & candles, soaps, crafts, and more!

U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins
Time: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Arbor day Farm
Description: Pick your own apples and pumpkins in the orchard at Arbor Day Farm.

Antique Cider Press Demonstrations
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Carriage House at Arbor Lodge State Park
Description: Learn some history about cider pressing while viewing a live, antique cider press at work.

Living History at Arbor Lodge
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion, 2600 Arbor Avenue
Description: Step back in time to see historic trades, talents, and other demonstrations come alive inside Arbor Lodge Mansion and out on the beautiful grounds during Living History Weekends at Arbor Day Farm.

Antique Apple Tastimg
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Description: Let us share our enthusiasm for the heirloom apples we grow in our orchard with a taste test of your own! You may find a new favorite apple!

Souvenir Cup with Lunch
Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue
Description: Lunch and Dinner include beverage and souvenir cup! Celebrating 10 years!

Live Music by A Couple of Hanyaks
Time: 12 to 3 p.m.
Location: Central Avenue between 7th and 8th Streets
Description: Come and listen to live music from A Couple of Hanyaks inside the beer garden on Central Avenue! You have many choices of restaurants and the Apple Jamboree in the Sunken Parking Lot. All you need for food, drink, and fun! This is a Nebraska City Creative District event!

Fest Date: September 19th - 30th, 2024

Location: Various Locations in Nebraska City, NE

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