AppleJack Festival
About this event
The AppleJack Festival is a food festival in Nebraska City, Nebraska, at Downtown Nebraska City and Arbor Day Farm. The 2026 event takes place Sep 18–27, 2026. Named one of America's best fall harvest festivals, AppleJack now spans two themed weekends in Nebraska City, birthplace of Arbor Day. Parades, carnival rides, bull riding, orchard tours, cider slushies, caramel apples, and apple-themed events across downtown and Arbor Day Farm draw up to 80,000 visitors each September.
Annual, two weekends in late September
Location & directions
Downtown Nebraska City and Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Frequently asked questions
When is AppleJack Festival 2026?
AppleJack Festival takes place Sep 18–27, 2026 in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Annual, two weekends in late September
Where is AppleJack Festival held?
AppleJack Festival is held in Nebraska City, Nebraska, at Downtown Nebraska City and Arbor Day Farm, Nebraska City, NE 68410.
What is AppleJack Festival?
Named one of America's best fall harvest festivals, AppleJack now spans two themed weekends in Nebraska City, birthplace of Arbor Day.
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