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Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, bands, and much more in Nebraska City. Treestock Festival July 4, 2026 Treestock Schedule of Events Live music, food trucks, cornhole, and an hour-long fireworks extravaganza Get a room for the weekend; you’re going to want to stay. Special thanks to our 2025 Sponsors 2025 Schedule of Events Friday, July 4 8:00 AM Picklestock Pickleball Tournament Check-in Steinhart Park North Register Friday Tournament is for Mixed Doubles 3.5 & Below 11:00 AM Legion Baseball vs. Auburn Steinhart Park South 1:00 PM Steinhart Aquatic Center Opens Steinhart Park South Information 1:30 PM Legion Baseball vs. Auburn Steinhart Park South 6:00 PM Steinhart Aquatic Center Closes Steinhart Park South Information Saturday, July 5 8:00 AM Picklestock Pickleball Tournament Check-in Steinhart Park North Register Mixed Doubles 3.0 11:00 AM Treestock Beer Garden Opens Steinhart Park North Closes at 11:00 PM 12:00 PM Picklestock Pickleball Tournament Check-in Steinhart Park North Register Mixed Doubles 3.5 12:00 PM Food Trucks/Jaycee's Concession Stands Open Steinhart Park South 12:00 PM Bethel Church Food Court/Kids Zone Opens Bethel Church South Lot 12:00 PM Shelter Insurance Show & Shine Car Show Begins Bethel Church North Lot Ends at 5:00 PM 12:00 PM Henna by HennaGesserit Steinhart Park South 12:30 PM Keep Nebraska City Beautiful Water Station Opens Steinhart Park North 1:00 PM Pony Rides Steinhart Park South Ends at 7:00 PM 1:00 PM Steinhart Aquatic Center Opens Steinhart Park South Information Closes at 6:00 PM 1:00 PM Live Music by Savanna Chestnut Steinhart Park North 1:00 PM Cornhole Tournament Begins Steinhart Park North Register 2:30 PM BMX Show Steinhart Park North 3:00 PM Live Music by Lucas Minor Steinhart Park North 3:30 PM Morton-James Public Library Kids Bubbles and Gifts Steinhart Park North Ends at 7:00 PM 4:30 PM BMX Show Steinhart Park North 5:00 PM Live Music by Jason Mayer Band Steinhart Park North 6:00 PM Foam Party! Steinhart Park South Ends at 7:00 PM. Water shoes highly recommended. 6:30 PM BMX Show Steinhart Park North 6:30 PM Jaycee's Ice Cream Social Steinhart Park South Ends at 9:00 PM 7:00 PM Live Music by Drew Phillips Band Steinhart Park North 8:00 PM Steinhart Aquatic Center Reserved Chairs for Fireworks Steinhart Park South Reservation Chairs must be reserved in advance. Gate open time subject to change. 9:00 PM Jaycee Fireworks Steinhart Park South Time is approximate. Fireworks will begin at dusk. Sunday, July 6 8:00 AM Picklestock Pickleball Tournament Check-in Steinhart Park North Register Mixed Doubles 4.0 & Up 8:00 AM Treestock Beer Garden Steinhart Park North 8:30 AM Treestock Golf Scramble Registration Wildwood Golf Course Register Tee off at 9:30 AM 1:00 PM Steinhart Aquatic Center Steinhart Park South Information Closes at 8:00 PM To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Join us on Thursday evenings in the summer for the Farmer's Market. Farmer's Market Thursday's | May 21 - August 27, 2026 Fresh Produce, Homemade Goods, Jellies, Jams, Pies, Eggs, and much more! 8th Street and 1st Corso to Central Ave. PLUS… Join us for the Kids Korner at 4:30 PM each week! Special thanks to our 2025 Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Summer Sidewalk Sales July 16-18, 2026 It’s time for the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales in Nebraska City! We can’t claim that this is the world’s biggest sidewalk sale, but it’s for sure the biggest sidewalk sale you’ll see on this side of the state! Visit 2025 Participating Businesses To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

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.

Farm to Fork Dinner August 16, 2026 The annual Farm to Fork Dinner offers a multi-course, family-style dining experience featuring dishes created by regional restaurateurs who utilize locally sourced products, complemented by regional wines. Learn about regional producers, growers, and wineries while enjoying multiple courses of expertly crafted dishes at our unique and memorable dining experience in the center of historic Central Ave. Craft beer will also be available for purchase. Location: Central Avenue Social Hour begins at 5:30 PM Dinner begins at 6:30 PM Tickets include meal and wine. Ticket Sales: LINK Tickets will be available for purchase beginning at 9:00 AM on June 1. Special thanks to our 2025 Sponsors To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Come see all that Nebraska City has to offer. Encouraging Tourism & Commerce in Nebraska City. Embark on a Journey you'll never forget in Nebraska City We're exceptionally friendly, yet always direct: The sooner you stop reading these words and start exploring the virtual grandeur of Nebraska City, the sooner you’ll be making plans to explore the real thing. We look forward to seeing you very, very soon. 1/7 What's coming up next... More Information Arbor Day Festival in Nebraska City Upcoming Events #NebraskaCity

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.

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.

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.

NCTC Team Amy Allgood Executive Director amya@nebraskacity.com 402-873-6654 Best contact for: -Board of Directors -Organization Financial Management and Oversight -Organizational Health Committee -Legislative Affairs Committee -Community Development Committee -Design Committee Krystl Knabe Events Director kknabe@nebraskacity.com 402-874-1934 Best contact for: -Festival and Event Logistics, Contracting, and Billing -Food Court Coordinating -Marketing -Website and Social Media Management -Tourism & Promotions Committee Macey Carpenter Membership Director macey@nebraskacity.com 402-873-6654 Best contact for: -Membership -Ribbon Cuttings -Sponsorship and Donations -Invoicing -Community & Business Improvement Committee Board of Directors Tara Nanninga NCTC Past President Husker Rehab Jennie Tachovsky NCTC President B103/Flood Communications DeAnn Michel NCTC Vice President Grimm's Garden Ben Waldron NCTC Secretary/Treasurer Fareway Jessica Crunk NCTC Director Ambassador Health Jennifer Dirksen NCTC Director CHI Health St. Mary's Eric Ford NCTC Director State Farm Rachel Hrabik NCTC Director Arbor Day Farm Tyler Johnson NCTC Director Premier Bank Irene L'Heureux NCTC Director El Berraco Dr. Kyle Peter NCTC Director Lifetime Vision Center Kara Walters NCTC Director Tri-Valley Bank Lisa Walker Local Representative Nebraska City Area Economic Development Patrick Wehling Local Representative City of Nebraska City

Eat in Nebraska City Does Nebraska City have a wide variety of dining options ranging from fast to fine to bars to burgers? Of course. But do we have something for everyone? Probably maybe absolutely. Most of our local restaurants have DELIVERY | CARRY OUT options. Don't go hungry... CHECK 'EM OUT! Porter's at Arbor Day Farm Head to Porter’s for fall-off-the-bone barbecue made right here at Arbor Day Farm. Porter’s offers a tasty variety of smoked meats, house-made sauces, and sides. Timber's at Arbor Day Farm Enjoy a meal in Lied Lodge’s on-site restaurant, Timbers. Local, sustainable food is served under soaring timbers and alongside sweeping views of Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Our menu reflects what’s fresh for the season, bringing the best fruits and vegetables from the field to your table. Central Apple Market & Country Store Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast Grams Place Yes Chef Catering Pizza Hut Valentino's Grand Buffet Taco John's Nebraska City Eagles FOE #968 El Portal Mexican Restaurant Scooter's Coffee Runza Drive Inn Sapp Bros./ Apple Barrel Restaurant The Keeping Room Cafe Little Ted's Pub & Grill Arby's City Tap House

Membership The mission of Nebraska City Tourism & Commerce is to create a prosperous, vibrant community. We strive to unite residents to promote tourism, strengthen commerce, and improve the welfare of the community to benefit the quality of life in historic Nebraska City. Become a Member Submit Calendar Event Sponsor a Member Mixer Share an idea for Hot Topics Arbor Day Golf Classic Farmer's Market Central Ave. Cinema Treestock Sidewalk Sales Farm to Fork AppleJack Halloween Holidays Banquet Valentine's Day St. Pat's Eat Your Heart Out : February 8-15, 2026 Registration (both campaigns in one link): LINK Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 Cupid's Punch Card : February 8-15, 2026 Registeration (both campaigns in one link): LINK Limited to only 16 businesses Deadline: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 $25-$50 gift card to NCTC by Feb. 4, 2026 How it works: Shoppers pick up their card at participating businesses or NCTC Shop, Dine, and Get Stamped Only one stamp per business, per card. Shoppers collect at least 4 different business stamps on their punch card Shoppers turn in their card at participating businesses or NCTC by Feb, 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Completed punch cards will be entered into a drawing for a gift card to one of the participating businesses. Bar Sign-up: LINK Deadline: March 4, 2026 Team Sign-up: LINK Early bird registration deadline: March 9, 2026 Arbor Day Honoree, Tree Planter of the Year, and Prestigious Tree Nominations: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Arbor Day Sponsorship Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Arbor Day Schedule of Events Submission: LINK Booklet Print Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 ***Events will be added to the festival website until the day of the festival. Arbor Day T-shirt Pre-Order: HERE Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Best of the Midwest Bloody Mary Competitor Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026 Home, Craft & Garden Market Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Monday, April 13, 2026 Parade Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Sponsorship Link: HERE Deadline: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Team Registration Link: HERE Deadline: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Treestock Sponsorship Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Treestock T-shirt Pre-Order Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Treestock Concert Light & Sound Bid Form: LINK Deadline: Sunday, March 29, 2026 Sponsorship Registration: LINK Deadline for sponsorships that include comp or pre-purchase tickets: May 20, 2026 Deadline for all other sponsorships: July 22, 2026 Get tickets HERE Ticket Sales Launch: June 1, 2026 Sponsorship Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Schedule of Events Submission: LINK Booklet Print Deadline: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 ***Events will be added to the festival page until the day of the festival. AppleJack T-shirt Pre-Order: HERE Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Parade Registration Form: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 VOLUNTEER! Sign-up LINK coming soon! Craft Show Vendor Information available HERE Food Court Vendor Information available HERE Business Registration: LINK Deadline: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Scarecrow Contest Registration: LINK Registration Deadline: Wed., October 7, 2026 Scarecrow must be ready: Wed., October 14, 2026 Online voting begins Mon., October 19, 2026 Online voting ends Mon., October 28, 2026 Trail of Treats Event Date: October 30, 2026 Registration: LINK Registration Deadline: October 28, 2026 Shop Nebraska City First | Twelve Days of Christmas with Holli Day | Nebraska City Wish Book Registration (all campaigns in one link): LINK Deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Market Vendor Registration: LINK Deadline: TBA Sponsor Registration: LINK Sponsor Registration: LINK Award and/or Board of Directors Nominations: LINK Board of Directors Nomination Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025 Award Nomination Deadline: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Purchase Tickets Here Catering/Beverage Services RFP: LINK Due by November 7, 2025 Subscribe to Planning Guide Google Calendar Link: webcal://tockify.com/api/feeds/ics/nctcplanningguide Member Advertising Worksheet NCTC COMMITTTEES COMMERCE & BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT Purpose: Bolster the economic climate for local businesses; strengthen existing businesses; recruit new businesses Chair: Ben Waldron TOURISM & PROMOTIONS Purpose: Promote Nebraska City as a center of commerce and culture; festivals/special events; retail promotions Chair: Jennifer Dirksen COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Purpose: Help Nebraska City understand and appreciate its strengths and assets; increase Nebraska City's social capital; grant scholarships Chair: Jessica Crunk LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS Purpose: Advocate and educate government officials on issues affecting Nebraska City as a community and the business climate Chair: Lisa Walker DESIGN Purpose: To make downtown more attractive for shoppers, investors, business owners, residents, and visitors; facade improvements; streetscapes; in partnership with the Creative District Chair: Amy Allgood ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH Purpose: Oversees internal operations of the organization; policies and procedures; financial health; capacity building Chair: Tara Nanninga Benefits to Joining NCTC It helps you make business contacts When you decide to join NCTC, you open your business to a network of potential partnerships. Business contacts from your local chamber could become the supportive community you turn to one day for assistance or vice versa. In addition, your new business contacts may be the people who serve as your sounding board for new ideas, come up with solutions to internal business problems, and even partner with you on a new endeavor. It increases your credibility Joining NCTC could give you more credibility with potential customers. One study found that 63% of customers have a higher opinion of businesses that are chamber of commerce members. As your business's positive perception increases, so will your profits as you establish credibility and brand recognition within your industry. Your membership dues could pay for themselves, thanks to the influx in your consumer base. It increases your visibility As NCTC continues to grow, so will your visibility in the community. NCTC hold monthly networking opportunities, allowing you to meet other professionals in your area. While the types of events vary, each will allow you to make new connections and gain exposure for your business. NCTC provides additional marketing opportunities by highlighting your company at events, on the website, or on social media platforms. How to maximize your chamber membership NCTC membership is only valuable if you take advantage of all the benefits it has to offer. Here are three ways you can maximize your membership: Know why you joined: It’s important to understand what you hope to get from your NCTC membership. Do you want to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, or do you want more visibility for your business? Understanding your primary motivation will help you determine which events and resources to take advantage of. When you know your why, share it with the NCTC Membership Director, Macey, so she can be sure to reach out as opportunities become available. Take advantage of every marketing opportunity: After joining NCTC, take advantage of every opportunity you can find to promote your business. We offer different ways to market your company and generate new leads for your business. Participate regularly: Finally, make sure you regularly attend events and make a point to get to know other members. You might also consider volunteering for a committee or sponsoring an event!