Schedule:

Friday, September 15, 2023

Breakfast & Bloody Marys

 8 a.m

Enjoy breakfast...with a Bloody Mary and/or other cocktails!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

AppleJack Used Book Event

9 a.m.- 4:30 p.m

Browse our used book area. For a freewill donation, take home all your favorites!

Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso

Apple Sangria in a Souvenir Glass

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a little piece of Nebraska City home with you! Get an Apple Sangria and other cocktails served in a souvenir glass!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

Gress Produce

Look for the Open Sign!

Apples, pumpkins, other seasonal produce, flowers, fall decor, jams, jellies, popcorn... stock up on all your fall favorites!

Location: 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Hwy 75 and Business 75

Artist Meet & Greet at Self Expressions

11 a.m. to 5 p.m

Stop by your favorite Nebraska City art gallery during AppleJack and meet some artists! Refreshments include a special bootleg AppleJack Rabbit drink! Free gift with purchase.

Location: Self Expressions Gallery, 819 Central

AppleJack Flea Market

2 to 7 p.m

Outdoor flea market -- with antiques, collectables, and crafts, plus new and repurposed items
$5.00 suggested donation

Location: Central Avenue from 3rd to 5th Streets

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt & Needlework Show

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Showing 200+ textile art items from local and area creators!

Location: Bethel Church, 2400 Central Avenue

River City Carnival

5 to 11 p.m

Rides, rides, and more rides! Plus your favorite midway games!

Location: 6th Street & Central Avenue

Extreme Bull Riding Tour

7 p.m.

The most awarded, largest & longest running Bull Riding Tour in the Midwest! Gates open at 5 p.m. - evening events include a beer garden (open until 1 a.m.), mutton bustin', and live music by Luke Mills...in addition to the best bull riding you've seen all year! Seating is limited, so get here early!

Location: Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park Arena, 6124 Steinhart Park Road

Saturday, September 16, 2023

Applejack Pancake Feed

7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m

IT'S THE PANCAKE MAN - an AppleJack tradition! Pancakes, sausage, and apple cider - Proceeds benefit community events.


Location: Fire Station, 1409 Central

AppleJack Fun Run/Walk

7:30 a.m

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!

Location: Steinhart Park - in front of Aquatic Center

Breakfast & Bloody Marys

8 a.m

Enjoy breakfast...with a Bloody Mary and/or other cocktails!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

AppleJack Flea Market

8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Outdoor flea market -- with antiques, collectables, and crafts, plus new and repurposed items

Location: Central Avenue from 3rd to 5th Streets

AppleJack at Kimmel Orchard

8 a.m. to 7 p.m

Celebrate AppleJack at one of Nebraska's leading destinations! Make memories with us and enjoy homemade apple donuts, fresh cider, wine tastings, pre-picked & u-pick apples, a vendor fair, hayrack rides, and adventures on the Pollinator Playground.

Location: Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, 5995 G Road

AppleJack at Union Orchard

8 a.m. to 7 p.m

Celebrating our harvest of u-pick and prepicked apples! We have bushels of varieties and pecks of activities during AppleJack - don't forget to visit us in downtown Nebraska City at the Central Apple Market! Breakfast and lunch on the grill at the orchard and boxed lunches available at
Central Apple Market downtown.

Location: Union Orchard, 2405 Hwy 75, just north of Nebraska City

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm

8 a.m. to 8 p.m

U-Pick and pre-picked apples, Treetop Village, wine & hard cider, caramel apples, apple donuts, fresh cider, antique apple tasting, food trucks, Arbor Lodge mansion, and more! Check out the 'Love, the Locals' Makers Market Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ($5 admission).

Location: Arbor Day Farm, 2611 Arbor Avenue

Art Show at Union Orchard

Artists from around the state will be showcasing their talents using various mediums in our 2022 AppleJack Art Show at Union Orchard! Come enjoy the show the shop for one-of-a-kind gifts.

Location: Union Orchard Pavilion, 2405 S. Hwy 75, Union

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt & Needlework Show

 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Showing 200+ textile art items from local and area creators!

Location: Bethel Church, 2400 Central Avenue

Gress Produce

Look for the Open Sign!

Apples, pumpkins, other seasonal produce, flowers, fall decor, jams, jellies, popcorn... stock up on all your fall favorites!

Location: 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Hwy 75 and Business 75

AppleJack Used Book Event

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Browse our used book area. For a freewill donation, take home all your favorites!

Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso

Apple Sangria in a Souvenir Glass

9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Take a little piece of Nebraska City home with you! Get an Apple Sangria and other cocktails served in a souvenir glass!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

Makin' Memories at Pumpkin Ridge

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crafters, vendors, food trucks, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, and more!

Location: 815 N. 60th Road

Craft and Vendor Fair at the Eagles Club

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Handmade crafts and vendors inside the air-conditioned Eagles Club on the main floor - lots of options!

Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso

Nebraska City Jaycees Creation & Craft Fair

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Shop, shop, shop! It's air conditioned!

Location: Nebraska City Middle School, 909 1st Corso

Apple Tree Paper Craft at the Library

10 a.m.

All ages and families are welcome to stop by the Library to make a handprint paper apple tree craft - it's free and no registration required!

Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso

Paint an Apple Magnet

10 a.m

Stop in at Splinters & Smudges and paint your own AppleJack memento! It's yours to take home!

Location: Splinters & Smudges, 814 Central Avenue

Paint Your Own Apple Portrait in Watercolor

10 a.m. to Noon

In this free 15-minute activity, you'll be directed on how to paint an apple using watercolor. It's yours to take home when dry!

Location: Splinters & Smudges, 814 Central Avenue

Decoupage Pumpkins at Grimm's Gardens

10 a.m.

Your friends at Grimm's Gardens have come up with a fresh fall decorating idea! In a great transition from summer to fall, we will help you decoupage a pumpkin with flowers that we have pressed throughout the season. Join in the fun!

Location: Grimm's Gardens, 1401 S. 11th Street

Bethel Women's Fellowship Food Stand

10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Selling hot dogs, nachos, snacks, pop, and water! Stop by for lunch or a snack!
Free outdoor demos; admission rates apply for museum

Location: 810 Central

19th Annual Lewis & Clark Reunion

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Living History re-enactors are on duty at the Lewis & Clark Center, with activities for adults and kids. See the new keelboat replica and view a wildlife photography exhibit. We are just west of the Missouri River Bridge on Hwy 2.

Location: MRB Lewis & Clark Center, 100 Valmont Drive

Let Us Entertain You at Wildwood!

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us at Wildwood for music in the parlor and poetry readings in the dining room. Upstairs we will be reading children's books. The classroom will have silent movies and popcorn. As always, the Art Barn will be open for shopping!

Location: Wildwood Historic Center House & Barns, 420 Steinhart Park Road

Little Ted's AppleJack Beer Garden

10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

We're having an outdoor beer garden at the downtown flea market during the first weekend of AppleJack! Join us for the Husker game on Saturday!

Location: Outside Little Ted's Pub & Grill, 416 Central Avenue

Fire House Grille

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fundraiser for the Fire Museum. Serving Brisket sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda and Water.

Location: Nebraska City Fire Station, 1409 Central Ave.

Artist Meet & Greet at Self Expressions

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stop by your favorite Nebraska City art gallery during AppleJack and meet some artists! Refreshments include a special bootleg AppleJack Rabbit drink! Free gift with purchase.

Location: Self Expressions Gallery, 819 Central

Camp Catron Adventures

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come out to Camp Catron, just north of Nebraska City, for adventures on the climbing wall, dual racing zipline, quick flight, and the obstacle course. Bring your friends and family!

Location: Camp Catron, 609 N. 60th Road

River City Carnival

Noon to 11 p.m.

Rides, rides, and more rides! Plus your favorite midway games!

Location: 6th Street & Central Avenue

Cosmic Bowling

Noon to 11 p.m.

Cosmic bowling all day! $10 per person for two hours unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and small soda.

Location: Arbor Lanes Bowling Alley, 2023 Industrial Road

55th Annual Applejack Parade

1 p.m.

Enjoy the area's best All-American parade, complete with a marching band competition, floats, and more! **NOTE: All entries in the parade will turn right (south) onto 6th Street and travel to 1st Corso. Bands will continue on 6th Street and wait for the Awards Ceremony between 1st Corso and 4th Corso. All other parade entries will turn right again (west) onto 1st Corso and exit and parade route.

Location: Central Avenue from 16th Street to 6th Street, 6th Street south to 1st Corso

Water Barrel Fights

3:30 p.m. (ish - after the parade)

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!

Location: Central Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets

Nebraska City Extreme Bull Riding Tour

 7 p.m.

The most awarded, largest & longest running Bull Riding Tour in the Midwest! Gates open at 5 p.m. - evening events include a beer garden (open until 1 a.m.), mutton bustin', and live music by Luke Mills...in addition to the best bull riding you've seen all year! Seating is limited, so get here early!

Location: Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park Arena, 6124 Steinhart Park Road

Sunday, September 17, 2023

Fly-In Pancake Feed

7 a.m. to Noon

Hosted by Blue Line Aviation! Come out to the airport for breakfast and watch the planes come in! Freewill donations will also be accepted. Proceeds from the event will go towards future airport projects.\

Location: Nebraska City Municipal Airport, 972 S. 64th Road, four miles south of Nebraska City on Hwy 75

River City Classics Car Club AppleJack Car Show

8 a.m. registration / Noon Judging / 3 p.m. Awards

The traditional classic car show featuring dozens of unique cars from ages past! You don't want to miss it!

Location: Central Avenue between 11th Street and 6th Street

Breakfast & Bloody Marys

8 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast...with a Bloody Mary and/or other cocktails!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

AppleJack Flea Market

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Outdoor flea market -- with antiques, collectables, and crafts, plus new and repurposed items

Location: Central Avenue from 3rd to 5th Streets

AppleJack at Kimmel Orchard

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate AppleJack at one of Nebraska's leading destinations! Make memories with us and enjoy homemade apple donuts, fresh cider, wine tastings, pre-picked & u-pick apples, a vendor fair, hayrack rides, and adventures on the Pollinator Playground.

Location: Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, 5995 G Road

AppleJack at Union Orchard

8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Celebrating our harvest of u-pick and prepicked apples! We have bushels of varieties and pecks of activities during AppleJack - don't forget to visit us in downtown Nebraska City at the Central Apple Market! Breakfast and lunch on the grill at the orchard and boxed lunches available at Central Apple Market downtown.

Location: Union Orchard, 2405 Hwy 75, just north of Nebraska City

Brunch, Babes, & Cars

9 to 11 a.m.

Join CRUSH for Brunch, Babes, & Cars! We'll have apple cider mimosas, breakfast treats, &, of course, shopping...all while the car show is going on outside our doors. Free popcorn for all shoppers while supplies last.

Location: CRUSH Boutique, 902 Central

Craft and Vendor Fair at the Eagles Club

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Handmade crafts and vendors inside the air-conditioned Eagles Club on the main floor - lots of options!

Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso

Nebraska City Jaycees Creation & Craft Fair

9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shop, shop, shop! It's air conditioned!

Location: Nebraska City Middle School, 909 1st Corso

Makin' Memories at Pumpkin Ridge

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Crafters, vendors, food trucks, face painting, petting zoo, pony rides, and more!

Location: 815 N. 60th Road

Gress Produce

Look for the Open Sign!

Apples, pumpkins, other seasonal produce, flowers, fall decor, jams, jellies, popcorn... stock up on all your fall favorites!

Location: 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Hwy 75 and Business 75

Apple Sangria in a Souvenir Glass

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a little piece of Nebraska City home with you! Get an Apple Sangria and other cocktails served in a souvenir glass!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

U-Pick and pre-picked apples, Treetop Village, wine & hard cider, caramel apples, apple donuts, fresh cider, antique apple tasting, food trucks, Arbor Lodge mansion, and more! Check out the 'Love, the Locals' Makers Market Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($5 admission).

Location: Arbor Day Farm, 2611 Arbor Avenue

Art Show at Union Orchard

Artists from around the state will be showcasing their talents using various mediums in our 2022 AppleJack Art Show at Union Orchard! Come enjoy the show the shop for one-of-a-kind gifts.

Location: Union Orchard Pavilion, 2405 S. Hwy 75, Union

19th Annual Lewis & Clark Reunion

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Living History re-enactors are on duty at the Lewis & Clark Center, with activities for adults and kids. See the new keelboat replica and view a wildlife photography exhibit. We are just west of the Missouri River Bridge on Hwy 2.

Location: MRB Lewis & Clark Center, 100 Valmont Drive

Heritage Needlework Guild Quilt & Needlework Show

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Showing 200+ textile art items from local and area creators!

Location: Bethel Church, 2400 Central Avenue

Camp Catron Adventures

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come out to Camp Catron, just north of Nebraska City, for adventures on the climbing wall, dual racing zipline, quick flight, and the obstacle course. Bring your friends and family!

Location: Camp Catron, 609 N. 60th Road

Little Ted's AppleJack Beer Garden

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We're having an outdoor beer garden at the downtown flea market during the first weekend of AppleJack! Join us for the Husker game on Saturday!

Location: Outside Little Ted's Pub & Grill, 416 Central Avenue

Artist Meet & Greet at Self Expressions

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stop by your favorite Nebraska City art gallery during AppleJack and meet some artists! Refreshments include a special bootleg AppleJack Rabbit drink! Free gift with purchase.

Location: Self Expressions Gallery, 819 Central

River City Carnival

Noon to 5 p.m.

Rides, rides, and more rides! Plus your favorite midway games!

Location: 6th Street & Central Avenue

Cosmic Bowling

Noon to 5 p.m.

Cosmic bowling all day! $10 per person for two hours unlimited bowling, shoe rental, and small soda.

Location: Arbor Lanes Bowling Alley, 2023 Industrial Road

Best Cornhole Tournament of the AppleJack Festival

1 p.m

Be a part of the Best Cornhole Tournament of the AppleJack Festival! Dinty Moore's is raising money for the NCHS Girls Softball Team with a cornhole tournament. The competition is hot so get practicing! Registration is at 12 noon. The fun starts at 1 p.m. Join the competition or just watch and enjoy a cold one and a shredded beef sandwich.

Location: Dinty Moore's Bar, 108 S. 8th Street

Let Us Entertain You at Wildwood!

1 to 5 p.m.

Join us at Wildwood for music in the parlor and poetry readings in the dining room. Upstairs we will be reading children's books. The classroom will have silent movies and popcorn. As always, the Art Barn will be open for shopping!

Location: Wildwood Historic Center House & Barns, 420 Steinhart Park Road

Saturday, September 23, 2023

Breakfast & Bloody Marys

8 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast...with a Bloody Mary and/or other cocktails!

Location: TThe Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenuehe Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

U-pick and pre-picked apples, Treetop Village, wine & hard cider, caramel apples, apple donuts, fresh cider, antique apple tasting, food trucks, Porter's BBQ, and more! Check out Living History at Arbor Lodge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Arbor Day Farm, 2611 Arbor Avenue

AppleJack Used Book Event

9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Browse our used book area. For a freewill donation, take home all your favorites!

Location: Morton-James Public Library, 923 1st Corso

Sweet Pickins AppleJack Craft, Vendor, & Maker Market

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Located in downtown Nebraska City, we have over 50 crafters, artists, and vendors inside and out! Plus, food trucks and plenty of parking! Email

Location: Lourdes Central Catholic School, 412 2nd Avenue

Apple Sangria in a Souvenir Glass

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a little piece of Nebraska City home with you! Get an Apple Sangria and other cocktails served in a souvenir glass!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

Visit Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy delicious treats, shopping, and wine tastings in the Apple Barn, make memories on hayrack rides into the orchard for U-Pick, or have adventures on the Pollinator Playground!

Location: Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, 5995 G Road

Gress Produce

Look for the Open Sign!

Apples, pumpkins, other seasonal produce, flowers, fall decor, jams, jellies, popcorn... stock up on all your fall favorites!

Location: 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Hwy 75 and Business 75

Paint an Apple Magnet

10 a.m. to Noon

Stop in at Splinters & Smudges and paint your own AppleJack memento! It's yours to take home!

Location: Splinters & Smudges, 814 Central Avenue

Living History at Arbor Lodge

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for the Annual Table Creek Rendezvous on the grounds of Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, seed beadwork, Dutch oven cooking, fire building, and more. Activities on grounds are free; cost is for mansion admission.

Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion, 2600 Arbor Avenue

13th Annual Ulbrick's Dinner

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take home a meal (or several) of classics from a longtime and favorite Nebraska City restaurant - Ulbrick's! Meal includes: chicken breast & dark meat, mashed potatoes & gravy, creamed corn, creamed cabbage, frog eye salad, and a slice of pie. MUST PRE-ORDER by calling 402-269-0911 or visiting website.

Location: Parking Lot of St. Benedict's Catholic Church, 411 5th Rue

Food Truck Street Fair 

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fill your tummy at the 3rd Annual Food Truck Street Fair downtown!

Location: 6th Street and Central Avenue

Artist Meet & Greet at Self Expressions

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stop by your favorite Nebraska City art gallery during AppleJack and meet some artists! Refreshments include a special bootleg AppleJack Rabbit drink! Free gift with purchase.

Location: Self Expressions Gallery, 819 Central

All Things Music, Food, and Apples

6 to 11 p.m.

It's the "Shadow Ridge Band" at the Eagles Club in downtown Nebraska City! They'll be outside in a beer garden -- we'll be serving smoked half chicken & ribs with sides for $15 from 6-9.

Location: Eagles Club, 600 1st Corso

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Breakfast & Bloody Marys

8 a.m.

Enjoy breakfast...with a Bloody Mary and/or other cocktails!

Location: The Keeping Room, 717 Central Avenue

Apple Sangria in a Souvenir Glass

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a little piece of Nebraska City home with you! Get an Apple Sangria and other cocktails served in a souvenir glass!

Location: The Keeping Room Cafe, 715 Central Avenue

Gress Produce

Look for the Open Sign!

Apples, pumpkins, other seasonal produce, flowers, fall decor, jams, jellies, popcorn... stock up on all your fall favorites!

Location: 1/2 mile north of the intersection of Hwy 75 and Business 75

Living History at Arbor Lodge

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join us for the Annual Table Creek Rendezvous on the grounds of Arbor Lodge State Historical Park. Demonstrations include blacksmithing, seed beadwork, Dutch oven cooking, fire building, and more. Activities on grounds are free; cost is for mansion admission.

Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion, 2600 Arbor Avenue

AppleJack at Arbor Day Farm

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

U-pick and pre-picked apples, Treetop Village, wine & hard cider, caramel apples, apple donuts, fresh cider, antique apple tasting, food trucks, Porter's BBQ, and more! Check out Living History at Arbor Lodge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: Arbor Day Farm, 2611 Arbor Avenue

Outdoor Worship Service

10 a.m.

The First United Methodist Church of Nebraska City invites you to attend an outdoor worship service at the Historic Barns at Arbor Day Farm - all denominations welcome! Bring a lawn chair or blanket!

Location: Historic Barns at Arbor Day Farm

Taste Of Applejack "All Things Apple" Recipe Contest

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come and taste dishes made with apples - from BBQ to baked goods? Who knows what our mix of amateur and professional chefs will create this year!

Location: Historic Barns at Arbor Day Farm.

Sweet Pickins AppleJack Craft, Vendor, & Maker Market

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Located in downtown Nebraska City, we have over 50 crafters, artists, and vendors inside and out! Plus, food trucks and plenty of parking!

Location: Lourdes Central Catholic School, 412 2nd Avenue

Artist Meet & Greet at Self Expressions

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Stop by your favorite Nebraska City art gallery during AppleJack and meet some artists! Refreshments include a special bootleg AppleJack Rabbit drink! Free gift with purchase.

Location: Self Expressions Gallery, 819 Central

Visit Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Enjoy delicious treats, shopping, and wine tastings in the Apple Barn, make memories on hayrack rides into the orchard for U-Pick, or have adventures on the Pollinator Playground!

Location: Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard, 5995 G Road

Taste Of Nebraska City Applejack Progressive Dinner

4 p.m.

It's a Taste of Nebraska City with an AppleJack twist! Join us for a night of delicious food at a few of our favorite eateries -- details coming soon!

Location: City Tap House, The Keeping Room, & Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast

Date: September 15 - 24, 2023

Location: Various Location in Nebraska City, NE 68410

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