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Festivals and Events in Nebraska City Arbor Day April 24-26, 2026 Treestock July 4, 2026 AppleJack September 18-20 & 26-27, 2026 Golf Classic May 15, 2026 Farm to Fork August 16, 2026 Nebraska City Banquet January 24, 2026 City-Wide Garage Sales June 5-7, 2026 Valentine's Day Events February 2026 Summer Sidewalk Sales July 16-18, 2026 St. Patrick's Day Events March 2026 Halloween Events October 2026 Farmers Market May-August 2026 Holiday Season Events Nov.-Dec., 2026 Central Ave. Cinema April-October 2026 Festival Food Courts 2026 Save the date Arbor Day | April 24 - 26, 2027 Treestock | July 3, 2027 AppleJack | September 17-19 & 25-26, 2027

City Wide Garage Sales June 5-7, 2026 Get ready to treasure hunt across town! The official City Wide Garage Sale Map is now live—packed with all the must-stop spots for bargains, antiques, hidden gems, and more. Whether you're a seasoned garage saler or just love a good find, this weekend is for YOU. Register here by May 27, 2026 to be included on the Garage Sale Map! Garage Sale Maps available by May 29 To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Festival Food Vendors 2026 We are excited to welcome a variety of food vendors to Nebraska City for our annual festivals! Again this year, Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce (NCTC) will be coordinating food vendors for festivals. NCTC will be taking festival vendor fees and assigning location/electricity/water access. Food vendor fees include electrical access. Water access is an additional fee. Registering to be a food vendor during a festival will be done via completing an online form this year: LINK You MUST hold a city vendor permit before registering for the festival. You will be required to upload a copy of your city vendor fee when you register and pay for your location. Priority will be given to vendors that register and serve at all three festivals including: Arbor Day Festival | Saturday, April 25, 2026 Treestock Festival | Saturday, July 4, 2026 AppleJack Festival Weekend #1 | Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Sunday, September 20, 2026 Nebraska State Food Permit You must have a Nebraska State Food Permit if you are selling food in the State of Nebraska. It is required to hold this permit prior to obtaining a Nebraska City Food Vendor Permit. Nebraska City Food Vendor Permit For-profit Vendors must still work through Katie Drake-Heng at the city office to obtain the necessary city vendor permit. The permit will allow you to sell product(s) in Nebraska City for the 2025 calendar year. There is a permit fee that is paid to the city through Katie Drake-Heng, regardless of where your food stand is placed in town. Applications are requested to be completed at least 45 days prior to the first date you are vending in Nebraska City. Reach out to Katie at kdrakeheng@nebraskacity.com with any questions regarding the Nebraska City Food Vendor Permit. Non-Profit Organizations Non-profit organizations will have different requirements for a vendor permit. You will need to fill out an application for a Non-Profit Vendor Permit that is available from the Police Chief at 1518 Central Avenue, Nebraska City. You may also call him at (402) 873-6666 if you have further questions. Logistical information will be communicated to vendors before each festival via email from Krystl Knabe, NCTC Events Director. To summarize the steps you need to take… Secure Nebraska State Food Permit Secure Nebraska City For-Profit or Non-Profit Food Vendor Permit Register and pay NCTC Food Vendor Form Watch for a logistics email to be sent to you before each festival from Krystl Knabe, Events Director at Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce Questions? Contact Krystl Knabe at kknabe@nebraskacity.com or 402-874-1934 Special thanks to our Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Celebrate Nebraska City Annual Banquet January 24, 2026 Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce presents the 101st Annual Celebrate Nebraska City Banquet. Lourdes Central Catholic Gym 5:30 PM Reception / Silent Auction Begins 6:30 PM Dinner / Live Auction / Entertainment We will announce the winners of the: Business of the Year Organization of the Year Individual of the Year Golden Apple Award Get tickets HERE ! Nominate a business/individual/organization for an award and/or Nominate a Board of Directors candidate at this LINK . Directors Nomination Deadline: October 31, 2025 Award Nomination Deadline: December 17, 2025 Special thanks to our Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Join us for the Annual Nebraska City Golf Classic. Golf Classic May 15, 2026 It’s time for the Celebrate Nebraska City Golf Classic! Grab your friends and co-workers and register a team in this annual fundraiser. We'll see you on the course! Register a team by May 6, 2026 Special thanks to our 2025 Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Halloween and Harvest October Local ghosts and goblins (and princesses and firefighters and Spidermen) will be downtown Nebraska City on Central Avenue on Halloween, October 31, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM for the annual Trail of Treats! Join us for this spooktakular family-friendly event! It’s HALLOWEEN BINGO! Sunday, October 26 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Concessions available – wear a costume and receive a FREE bag of popcorn! 25¢ per card per game | kids in costume with an adult allowed one free card per game. All proceeds benefit the NCTC scholarship. It’s time for Nebraska City’s 10th Annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest! Participating businesses display a scarecrow outside of their business, and voters select a winner. Photographs of each scarecrow can be viewed on the NCTC Facebook page ; votes are cast by “liking” a scarecrow’s image. The scarecrow with the most “likes” at the end of the month will be named the People’s Choice. In addition, a panel of judges will select an overall winner. Special thanks to our Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Treestock Event Schedule - Day 2 List Picklestock Pickleball Tournament Check-in Steinhart Park North Read More Treestock Beer Garden Opens Steinhart Park North Read More Picklestock Pickleball Tournament Check-in Steinhart Park North Read More Food Trucks/Jaycee's Concession Stands Open Steinhart Park South Read More Bethel Church Food Court/Kids Zone Opens Bethel Church South Lot Read More Shelter Insurance Show & Shine Car Show Begins Bethel Church North Lot Read More Henna by HennaGesserit Steinhart Park South Read More Keep Nebraska City Beautiful Water Station Opens Steinhart Park North Read More Pony Rides Steinhart Park South Read More Steinhart Aquatic Center Opens Steinhart Park South Read More Live Music by Savanna Chestnut Steinhart Park North Read More Cornhole Tournament Begins Steinhart Park North Read More BMX Show Steinhart Park North Read More Live Music by Lucas Minor Steinhart Park North Read More Morton-James Public Library Kids Bubbles and Gifts Steinhart Park North Read More BMX Show Steinhart Park North Read More Live Music by Jason Mayer Band Steinhart Park North Read More Foam Party! Steinhart Park South Read More BMX Show Steinhart Park North Read More Jaycee's Ice Cream Social Steinhart Park South Read More Live Music by Drew Phillips Band Steinhart Park North Read More Steinhart Aquatic Center Reserved Chairs for Fireworks Steinhart Park South Read More Jaycee Fireworks Steinhart Park South Read More

AppleJack Craft Vendors Information Sweet Pickins Location: Lourdes Central Catholic High School 412 2nd Ave., Nebraska City Dates & Times: TBD Registration Information: CLICK HERE Eagles Club Location: Eagles Club 600 1st Corso, Nebraska City Dates & Times: TBD Registration Information: Contact Cari Godsey at (402) 209-1392 Pumpkin Ridge Location: Ramold's Pumpkin Ridge 815 N. 60th Road, Nebraska City Dates & Times: Weekend 1 - TBD Registration Information: Contact ramoldspumpkinridge@gmail.com or (402) 316-6585 AppleJack Flea Market Location: 3rd to 5th Street & Central Ave. Nebraska City Dates & Times: TBD Registration Information: Contact Janice Moyer at (402) 429-0979 Jaycee's Craft & Creation Location: Nebraska City Middle School 909 1st Corso, Nebraska City Dates & Times: TBD Registration Information: Contact Cari Godsey at (402) 209-1392 Red Gala Craft Show Location: Red Gala Event Venue 424 Central Ave. , Nebraska City Dates & Times: TBD Registration Information: Contact Allison at (402) 819-5219 Sass & Frass Market Location: 9th & Central Ave. , Nebraska City Dates & Times: TBD Registration Information: Contact Tambra Roberts at sassfrasscreation@outlook.com

Lilac Tours Arbor Lodge State Park 1:00 PM / 2:00 PM / 3:00 PM Sun Apr 27 Join us for a 45-minute guided tour of the Lilac Trail and experience the stunning, fragrant lilacs at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park! Originally planted in 1996, our collection boasts 215 specimens scattered throughout the park, making it the largest public lilac collection in Nebraska. Meet us near the playground, enjoy mouthwatering barbecue from Porter’s pop-up, and browse our selection of lilac-themed keepsakes at the Arbor Lodge and Apple House Market gift shops. RSVPs requested. Previous Event Next Event More Info

Fly-In Breakfast Nebraska City Airport, South Hwy 75 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Sun Apr 27 All you can eat pancakes, ham, orange juice, and coffee. Watch the planes land! Previous Event Next Event

Arbor Day and Bloom Fest Arbor Day Farm 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sun Apr 27 Welcome to the spring season at Arbor Day Farm, where nature is in full bloom and the spirit of Arbor Day is alive! This year, we’re excited to introduce Bloom Fest, a two-weekend celebration highlighting the peak bloom of the lilacs across the property but specifically at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore expansive trails, learn about the history of lilacs, and immerse themselves in activities that celebrate the natural beauty and importance of trees and plants in our community. As we celebrate the beauty of lilacs, we also honor the significance of Arbor Day (April 25) with a wide range of activities for all ages and interests across Arbor Day Farm. From exciting outdoor adventures to family-friendly events, delicious food, and stunning springtime scenery, it’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in history, nature, and the joy of Arbor Day. Bring the whole family and kick off the season with us at this unforgettable celebration! Previous Event Next Event