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Two Weekends. One Legendary Celebration. Infinite Apples.

Nebraska City's AppleJack Festival is ripening into two full weekends of crisp fall fun — and you’re invited to take a big juicy bite out of the celebration! Named one of America’s Best Fall Harvest Festivals by USA Today and a Top Fall Destination by HGTV, this iconic event draws up to 80,000 apple-lovers to our historic town — and for good reason.

This year, we're stretching the festivities across two themed weekends starting Friday, September 19, and going until the last apple is crunched.

🍏 Weekend One: Traditional AppleJack: Get your classic fix of parades, apple pies, carnival rides, adrenaline-pumping bull riding, and all the nostalgic vibes.

🍎 Weekend Two: All About Apples: It's apple-palooza! Cider slushies, sip-and-stroll hard cider experience, caramel-covered everything, orchard tours, and more apple-y goodness than you thought possible. And why not throw in a little professional wrestling to spice things up?!

Need more reasons to make a weekend of it? Our charming museums, boutique shopping, cozy lodging, and delicious eats will keep you entertained from morning cider to evening bonfire.

Mark your calendars, grab your flannel, and let the apple adventures begin!

See below for details on what’s happening in 2025! (website is updated periodically throughout the year)

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AppleJack Festival

September 19-21 & 26-28 , 2025

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Special thanks to our Sponsors

Platinum Apple Level

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Gold Apple Level

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Silver Apple Level

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Bronze Apple Level

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Plan your AppleJack 2025

Chillin’ On Central
6:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Nebaska City Nutrition

Healthy Apple Cider Treats, Energy Teas, Smoothies, and More. Vegan and vegetarian options. Caffeine Free for Kids.

Bloody Marys & Breakfast! Mimosas & More!
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Keeping Room

Souvenir glasses and cups! Sip, savor, take it home!

U-Pick Flowers
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Arbor Day Farm

Pick your own bouquet of flowers from our U-Pick Flower Garden. Transfer the flowers into a large or small mason jar to take home.

'Pick' your Project
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Self Expressions Gallery

Vintage Explosion
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

700 Central Ave.

Shop vintage clothes, decor, and awesomeness!

Gress Produce
9:00 AM - Dark

591 N. 58th Rd.

Apples, Pumpkins, homemade pies, jams, pickles, produce, and fall decor!

Grandma Paula’s Country Store
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

5215 I Rd

Homemade/handmade goodies, jams, jellies, and bread, earrings, dishcloths, towels, crafts, and more!

Victorians in Focus: Holding Time still with Photography
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wildwood Historic Center

Discover Victorian-era photography at Wildwood Historic Center with tintypes, glass negatives, stereoscopes, and more—plus try your hand at creating a sun-made cyanotype print.

Apple Barn Store
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Kimmel Orchard

Visit Kimmel Apple Barn Store for fall goodies. Stop in for a wine tasting. Enjoy playtime on the Pollinator Playground. Take in the beautiful 90-acre orchard view from the Kimmel Pavilion. Free Admission.

Apple Sangria & cocktails include souvenir glass | Meals include souvenir cup
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The Keeping Room

Dine, sip, savor and take home the 2025 Applejack memories!

AppleJack Ladies Night
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CRUSH Boutique, 902 Central Ave

Shop all AppleJack in-store specials a day early! CRUSH Treats!

AppleJack Flea Market
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Between third and fifth Street on Central Avenue

Vendors selling antiques, collectibles, coins, crafts, new, and used items.

Hair Tinsel at CRUSH Boutique
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

CRUSH Boutique, 902 Central Ave

$5 donation per tinsel color. Fundraiser for NCHS Cheer

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt and Needlework Show
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 315 South 16th Street

On display will be the quilts of Sara Velder, the featured member, contemporary, and traditional needlework projects. $5 Admission

AppleJack Carnival
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

6th St. and Central Avenue

Rides, midway games, and food!

Nebraska City Extreme Bull Riding Tour
5:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park Arena, 6124 Steinhart Park Rd.

Gates Open 5 PM, Beer Garden- 5 PM - 1 AM, Mutton Bustin' Sign Up - 5 PM - 6 PM, Mutton Bustin' Drawing- 6:30 PM, EXTREME BULL RIDING - 7 PM, Live Music- 10 PM - 1 AM

AppleJack Cosmic Bowling
8:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Arbor Lanes, 2023 Industrial Rd.

We don’t roll apples; we roll bowling balls! But that’s the best way to strike up some fun with our Applejack Cosmic Special! $10 per person for 2 hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and a small soda!

Office Hours

M-F | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours may vary on holidays and

business days immediately following festivals.

 

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