AppleJack Festival
Fall festival · Nebraska City · Nebraska
Nebraska City's biggest event of the year fills two weekends, September 18 to 20 and 26 to 27, 2026, with a carnival on Sixth and Central, a parade down Central Avenue, and a pancake feed at the fire station. Apple-country pride runs through the whole celebration.
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Plan your visit
Two weekends: Sept 18-20 and Sept 25-27; Sat parade 1 p.m., carnival 5-11 p.m. Fri
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 16–October 20
Color builds from October 10 · mostly bare by November 9
Sampled at AppleJack Festival’s own coordinates and elevation (312 m) rather than a regional average.
38 weather points cover Nebraska, and the model needs no correction to land on 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com. Against Nebraska's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 6 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to AppleJack Festival
The color window runs about 17 days, holding until around October 27. Against Nebraska overall, that is 4 days later. At 1,024 ft, it turns before the lower ground nearby.
You will find it at Nebraska City, NE, in Nebraska.
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Frequently asked
- When is AppleJack Festival open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 18 – Sep 27. Two weekends: Sept 18-20 and Sept 25-27; Sat parade 1 p.m., carnival 5-11 p.m. Fri. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does AppleJack Festival peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 16–October 20 (best estimate October 18). Color starts around October 10 and is mostly bare by November 9.
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