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AppleJack Festival
September 18-20 & 26-27
Fall starts the moment you get here. When you grab your bag and pick apples. When you sip fresh cider and bite into a warm donut. When you hear the laughter and see the joy on your loved ones’ faces. It’s the tradition your family keeps coming back to.
Location
Arbor Day Farm, 2611 Arbor Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410
Date
September 18-20 & 26-27
Type
Family
This year’s fresh items at AppleJack
Apple Cider Donuts – Made fresh on the property, the taste of fall you didn’t know you were missing.
Sparkling Cider – Our fan-favorite sparkling apple cider is joined by two new varieties: apple-grape and grape. Try all three and find your new favorite!
The Barn Market at Arbor Day Farm – Shop the first and second weekends of AppleJack, featuring 50+ vendors each weekend inside our historic barns. With unique makers, handmade goods and plenty to discover, you won’t want to miss it!
Schedule of events — Weekend 1
Friday,
September 18
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Location: enter through Tree Adventure
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Tickets: online or in person
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Location: enter through Tree Adventure
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Tickets: in person only; no cash
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AppleJack apparel only found at Arbor Day Farm
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Try our fresh, new, made-on-site donuts
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Debuting this year, Sparkling Grape Cider and Sparkling Apple-Grape Cider
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AppleJack apparel only found at Arbor Day Farm
-
Try our fresh, new, made-on-site donuts
-
Debuting this year, Sparkling Grape Cider and Sparkling Apple-Grape Cider
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Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion
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Tickets: online or in person
- Location: Lied Greenhouse
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Location: Lied Greenhouse
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Price: $5-$10
Saturday,
September 19
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Location: enter through Tree Adventure
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Tickets: online or in person
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Location: The Depot
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Tickets: FREE
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Location: enter through Tree Adventure
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Tickets: in person only
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Location: Tree Adventure
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Tickets: online or in person
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Caricatures, face-painting, airbrush tattoos // 10am-5pm
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Antique Apple Tasting // 11am-4pm
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Location: Cabin located near Treetop Village
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Tickets: included with Tree Adventure admission
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-
Location: The Depot
-
Tickets: in person only
- Location: The Depot
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Location: Historic Barns
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Unique market that brings together more than 50 talented makers and small businesses from across Nebraska, creating the perfect way to shop small while enjoying all the fall fun at AppleJack this year!
-
Vendors:
- 555 Boutique
- Traditions Tallow
- Kristina Cole Designs
- The Jerky Workshop
- Jisa Farmstead Cheese
- The Book Nook by Hailey
- MinDee’s Nuts
- Bella Marie Handcrafted Jewelry
- Baldwin Family Jewels
- Your aDOORable Home
- J and J Essential Aromas LLC
- Butter Batch Popcorn
- Butterfly Bakery
- Hot Mess
- Earth & Light Studio
- Crafted Chaos
- Mary's Sourdough
- Golden Road Boutique + Hat Bar
- Grounded Granola
- B.E. Rosie
- Wax Buffalo
- Marjorie’s Scrap Bag
- Elleinad Books
- Hello Joy
- Drink Up Promo
- Beyond The Basics Fashion Boutique
- B's Everlasting Permanent Jewelry
- KC’s Creations
- Xoxo Charley
- The Dirty Soda Club
- Double A Threads
- Spitfire july
- Katie Nieland Art
- Whale Tale Soapworks
- Emvi
- The Cozy Corner
- Heartland Hat Bar & Gifts
- Vinnie Bloom Clothing Co.
- Frankie Dee
- Sleepy Bees Lavender Farm
- Willow + Sage
- Gail & Co
- Confection Candle Co
- Sweet Ash Macs
- Plains + Simple
- Be Still Boutique
- Double Trouble Dirty Sodas
- QuiQui’s Delicious Pleasures
- BB Organic Dog Treats
- ELEVEN//Three
- The Simple Biscuit
- DJ Woodworking
- Elderberry Family
- Mel's Old & Retold
- The Curried Spirits
- Permanent Jewelry by Amber Carter
- The Open Chapter
- DKW Creations
- Wendy's Resin
- Nirvanas Nest
- Midwest Maple Monsters
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- Canvas and crumbs
- The Poppy Sage
- Custom Creations by Brittany
- Grit & Grace
- Lazy Dog Leather Company
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- I C Unique
- Burnt Lotus Hat Bar
- Mossy Forest Treasures
- Heartland Hat Bar
- 723 & Co. Design Studio
- Wild Pickins Jewelry
- Esther's Sweet Kitchen
- Pressed and Obsessed Co.
- Menu
- Limited menu (coming soon) for AppleJack weekend.
-
Unique AppleJack apparel found only found at Arbor Day Farm
-
Try our fresh, new, made-on-site donuts
-
New this year, Sparkling Grape Cider and Sparkling Apple-Grape Cider join the lineup alongside the fan favorite Sparkling Apple Cider
-
Bag your own variety of apples.
-
Apple House Market Beverage Garden
-
Domestic Beer, Nebraska Craft Beer, non-alcoholic beverages
-
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Location: Apple House Market Parking Lot
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Grab-and-go from your favorite hard cider maker.
-
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
FREE Antique Cider Press Demonstration
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Location: Carriage House
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Time: 11am & 2pm
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- Location: Lied Greenhouse
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Location: Lied Greenhouse
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Price: $5-$10
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Location: Downtown Nebraska City
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Tickets: FREE
Sunday,
September 20
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Location: enter through Tree Adventure
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Tickets: online or in person
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Location: Depot
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Tickets: FREE
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Location: enter through Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: in person only
-
Location: Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Caricatures, face-painting, airbrush tattoos // 10am-5pm
-
Antique Apple Tasting // 11am-4pm
-
Location: Cabin located near Treetop Village
-
Tickets: included with Tree Adventure admission
-
-
Location: The Depot
-
Tickets: in person only
- Location: The Depot
-
Location: Historic Barns
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Unique market that brings together more than 50 talented makers and small businesses from across Nebraska, creating the perfect way to shop small while enjoying all the fall fun at AppleJack this year!
-
Vendors:
- 555 Boutique
- Traditions Tallow
- Kristina Cole Designs
- The Jerky Workshop
- Jisa Farmstead Cheese
- The Book Nook by Hailey
- MinDee’s Nuts
- Bella Marie Handcrafted Jewelry
- Baldwin Family Jewels
- Your aDOORable Home
- J and J Essential Aromas LLC
- Butter Batch Popcorn
- Butterfly Bakery
- Hot Mess
- Earth & Light Studio
- Crafted Chaos
- Mary's Sourdough
- Golden Road Boutique + Hat Bar
- Grounded Granola
- B.E. Rosie
- Wax Buffalo
- Marjorie’s Scrap Bag
- Elleinad Books
- Hello Joy
- Drink Up Promo
- Beyond The Basics Fashion Boutique
- B's Everlasting Permanent Jewelry
- KC’s Creations
- Xoxo Charley
- The Dirty Soda Club
- Double A Threads
- Spitfire july
- Katie Nieland Art
- Whale Tale Soapworks
- Emvi
- The Cozy Corner
- Heartland Hat Bar & Gifts
- Vinnie Bloom Clothing Co.
- Frankie Dee
- Sleepy Bees Lavender Farm
- Willow + Sage
- Gail & Co
- Confection Candle Co
- Sweet Ash Macs
- Plains + Simple
- Be Still Boutique
- Double Trouble Dirty Sodas
- QuiQui’s Delicious Pleasures
- BB Organic Dog Treats
- ELEVEN//Three
- The Simple Biscuit
- DJ Woodworking
- Elderberry Family
- Mel's Old & Retold
- The Curried Spirits
- Permanent Jewelry by Amber Carter
- The Open Chapter
- DKW Creations
- Wendy's Resin
- Nirvanas Nest
- Midwest Maple Monsters
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- Canvas and crumbs
- The Poppy Sage
- Custom Creations by Brittany
- Grit & Grace
- Lazy Dog Leather Company
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- I C Unique
- Burnt Lotus Hat Bar
- Mossy Forest Treasures
- Heartland Hat Bar
- 723 & Co. Design Studio
- Wild Pickins Jewelry
- Esther's Sweet Kitchen
- Pressed and Obsessed Co.
- Menu
- Limited menu (coming soon) for AppleJack weekends
-
Unique AppleJack apparel found only found at Arbor Day Farm
-
Try our fresh, new, made-on-site donuts
-
New this year, Sparkling Grape Cider and Sparkling Apple-Grape Cider join the lineup alongside the fan favorite Sparkling Apple Cider
-
Bag your own variety of apples.
-
Apple House Market Beverage Garden
-
Domestic Beer, Nebraska Craft Beer, non-alcoholic beverages
-
-
Location: Apple House Market Parking Lot
-
Grab-and-go from your favorite hard cider maker.
-
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
FREE guided tour of Arbor Lodge State Historical Park with Justin Evertson (Nebraska Forest Service) and Laura Steinman (Arbor Lodge Coordinator). This tour is approximately a ½ mile and will last approximately 1 hr.
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Location: meet at the flagpole in front of Arbor Lodge Mansion
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Time: 1pm
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Tickets: FREE
-
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FREE Antique Cider Press Demonstration
-
Location: Carriage House
-
Time: 11am & 2pm
-
- Location: Lied Greenhouse
-
Location: Lied Greenhouse
-
Price: $5-$10
Schedule of events — Weekend 2
Saturday,
September 26
-
Location: enter through Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Location: The Depot
-
Tickets: FREE
-
Location: enter through Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: in person only
-
Location: Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Caricatures, face-painting, airbrush tattoos // 10am-5pm
-
Antique Apple Tasting // 11am-4pm
-
Location: Cabin located near Treetop Village
-
Tickets: included with Tree Adventure admission
-
-
Location: Cabin located near Treetop Village
-
Tickets: included with Tree Adventure admission
-
Location: The Depot
-
Tickets: in person only
- Location: The Depot
-
Location: Historic Barns
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Unique market that brings together more than 50 talented makers and small businesses from across Nebraska, creating the perfect way to shop small while enjoying all the fall fun at AppleJack this year!
-
Vendors:
- 555 Boutique
- Traditions Tallow
- Kristina Cole Designs
- The Jerky Workshop
- Jisa Farmstead Cheese
- The Book Nook by Hailey
- MinDee’s Nuts
- Bella Marie Handcrafted Jewelry
- Baldwin Family Jewels
- Your aDOORable Home
- J and J Essential Aromas LLC
- Butter Batch Popcorn
- Butterfly Bakery
- Hot Mess
- Earth & Light Studio
- Crafted Chaos
- Mary's Sourdough
- Golden Road Boutique + Hat Bar
- Grounded Granola
- B.E. Rosie
- Wax Buffalo
- Marjorie’s Scrap Bag
- Elleinad Books
- Hello Joy
- Drink Up Promo
- Beyond The Basics Fashion Boutique
- B's Everlasting Permanent Jewelry
- KC’s Creations
- Xoxo Charley
- The Dirty Soda Club
- Double A Threads
- Spitfire july
- Katie Nieland Art
- Whale Tale Soapworks
- Emvi
- The Cozy Corner
- Heartland Hat Bar & Gifts
- Vinnie Bloom Clothing Co.
- Frankie Dee
- Sleepy Bees Lavender Farm
- Willow + Sage
- Gail & Co
- Confection Candle Co
- Sweet Ash Macs
- Plains + Simple
- Be Still Boutique
- Double Trouble Dirty Sodas
- QuiQui’s Delicious Pleasures
- BB Organic Dog Treats
- ELEVEN//Three
- The Simple Biscuit
- DJ Woodworking
- Elderberry Family
- Mel's Old & Retold
- The Curried Spirits
- Permanent Jewelry by Amber Carter
- The Open Chapter
- DKW Creations
- Wendy's Resin
- Nirvanas Nest
- Midwest Maple Monsters
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- Canvas and crumbs
- The Poppy Sage
- Custom Creations by Brittany
- Grit & Grace
- Lazy Dog Leather Company
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- I C Unique
- Burnt Lotus Hat Bar
- Mossy Forest Treasures
- Heartland Hat Bar
- 723 & Co. Design Studio
- Wild Pickins Jewelry
- Esther's Sweet Kitchen
- Pressed and Obsessed Co.
- Menu
- Limited menu (coming soon) for AppleJack weekends
-
Lee's Kettle Corn
-
Schneider Concessions
-
Unique AppleJack apparel found only found at Arbor Day Farm
-
Try our fresh, new, made-on-site donuts
-
New this year, Sparkling Grape Cider and Sparkling Apple-Grape Cider join the lineup alongside the fan favorite Sparkling Apple Cider
-
Bag your own variety of apples.
-
Apple House Market Beverage Garden
-
Domestic Beer, Nebraska Craft Beer, non-alcoholic beverages
-
-
Location: Apple House Market Parking Lot
-
Grab-and-go from your favorite hard cider maker.
-
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Living History: Table Creek Rendezvous // 11am-4pm
-
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
-
-
FREE Antique Cider Press Demonstration
-
Location: Carriage House
-
Time: 11am & 2pm
-
- Location: Lied Greenhouse
-
Location: Lied Greenhouse
-
Price: $5-$10
Sunday,
September 27
-
Location: enter through Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Location: The Depot
-
Tickets: FREE
-
Location: enter through Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: in person only
-
Location: Tree Adventure
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Caricatures, face-painting, airbrush tattoos // 10am-5pm
-
Antique Apple Tasting // 11am-4pm
-
Location: Cabin located near Treetop Village
-
Tickets: included with Tree Adventure admission
-
-
Location: The Depot
-
Tickets: in person only
- Location: The Depot
-
Location: Historic Barns
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Unique market that brings together more than 50 talented makers and small businesses from across Nebraska, creating the perfect way to shop small while enjoying all the fall fun at AppleJack this year!
-
Vendors:
- 555 Boutique
- Traditions Tallow
- Kristina Cole Designs
- The Jerky Workshop
- Jisa Farmstead Cheese
- The Book Nook by Hailey
- MinDee’s Nuts
- Bella Marie Handcrafted Jewelry
- Baldwin Family Jewels
- Your aDOORable Home
- J and J Essential Aromas LLC
- Butter Batch Popcorn
- Butterfly Bakery
- Hot Mess
- Earth & Light Studio
- Crafted Chaos
- Mary's Sourdough
- Golden Road Boutique + Hat Bar
- Grounded Granola
- B.E. Rosie
- Wax Buffalo
- Marjorie’s Scrap Bag
- Elleinad Books
- Hello Joy
- Drink Up Promo
- Beyond The Basics Fashion Boutique
- B's Everlasting Permanent Jewelry
- KC’s Creations
- Xoxo Charley
- The Dirty Soda Club
- Double A Threads
- Spitfire july
- Katie Nieland Art
- Whale Tale Soapworks
- Emvi
- The Cozy Corner
- Heartland Hat Bar & Gifts
- Vinnie Bloom Clothing Co.
- Frankie Dee
- Sleepy Bees Lavender Farm
- Willow + Sage
- Gail & Co
- Confection Candle Co
- Sweet Ash Macs
- Plains + Simple
- Be Still Boutique
- Double Trouble Dirty Sodas
- QuiQui’s Delicious Pleasures
- BB Organic Dog Treats
- ELEVEN//Three
- The Simple Biscuit
- DJ Woodworking
- Elderberry Family
- Mel's Old & Retold
- The Curried Spirits
- Permanent Jewelry by Amber Carter
- The Open Chapter
- DKW Creations
- Wendy's Resin
- Nirvanas Nest
- Midwest Maple Monsters
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- Canvas and crumbs
- The Poppy Sage
- Custom Creations by Brittany
- Grit & Grace
- Lazy Dog Leather Company
- Black Rose Mutual Aid Bakery
- I C Unique
- Burnt Lotus Hat Bar
- Mossy Forest Treasures
- Heartland Hat Bar
- 723 & Co. Design Studio
- Wild Pickins Jewelry
- Esther's Sweet Kitchen
- Pressed and Obsessed Co.
- Menu
- Limited menu (coming soon) for AppleJack weekends
-
Lee's Kettle Corn
-
Schneider Concessions
-
Unique AppleJack apparel found only found at Arbor Day Farm
-
Try our fresh, new, made-on-site donuts
-
New this year, Sparkling Grape Cider and Sparkling Apple-Grape Cider join the lineup alongside the fan favorite Sparkling Apple Cider
-
Bag your own variety of apples.
-
Apple House Market Beverage Garden
-
Domestic Beer, Nebraska Craft Beer, non-alcoholic beverages
-
-
Location: Apple House Market Parking Lot
-
Grab-and-go from your favorite hard cider maker.
-
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Living History: Table Creek Rendezvous // 11am-4pm
-
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
-
-
FREE Antique Cider Press Demonstration
-
Location: Carriage House
-
Time: 11am & 2pm
-
-
Location: Arbor Lodge Mansion
-
Tickets: online or in person
-
Living History: Table Creek Rendezvous // 11am-4pm
-
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
-
-
FREE Antique Cider Press Demonstration
-
Location: Carriage House
-
Time: 11am & 2pm
-
- Location: Lied Greenhouse
-
Location: Lied Greenhouse
-
Price: $5-$10
Make the best of your visit
Morning
Morning
- Create your unique bouquet with U-Pick flowers
- Snack time! Enjoy fresh apple cider donuts (made on the premises) and cider slushies
Mid-morning
- Time for cider and hard cider tasting, which capture the full flavors of fall
- Play among the treetops at Tree Adventure
Afternoon
- Grab your bag and pick your favorite apples. Why not also try a new variety?
- Break for lunch with smoky barbecue at Porter’s
Mid-afternoon
- Learn about the old world of making cider at the antique cider pressing
- Taste apples from the past at the antique apple tasting
- Shop for locally made and other unique items at Apple House and outdoor gift tent.
- Grab a caramel apple and one last donut before you hit the road
Don’t forget to capture the moments.
There are several picture-perfect spots around the farm, including the mural on the west side of the Apple House Market.
Arbor Lodge Mansion
Saturdays & Sundays
10am–5pm
Apple House Market & Tent
Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Food Trucks
Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Library Lounge (Lied Lodge)
Saturday 2 p.m.–11 p.m.
Sunday 2 p.m.–11 p.m.
Porter's & Apple Shack
Saturday & Sunday
10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Timbers (Lied Lodge)
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch: 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dinner: 5 p.m.–9 p.m.
Tree Adventure
Saturday 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
U-Pick Apples & Flowers (Tree Adventure)
Saturday 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Hard Cider & Wine Tasting (Depot)
Saturday 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Special Event: Nebraska City Parade
Saturday, 9/20 only at 1 p.m.
