AppleJack Festival
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Nebraska City’s historic AppleJack Festival annually draws between 60,000 and 80,000 people to Nebraska City to celebrate the kickoff of the apple harvest. Apple pie, apple cider, apple cider donuts, candy apples, caramel apples, apple fritters, apple salad…pretty much anything you can imagine made from apples are available at the AppleJack Festival. With over 6 craft fairs, a parade, street dances, a classic car show, live music, and a 3-day carnival, for one weekend Nebraska City becomes the Apple Capital of the World.
We have many great sponsorship, advertising, and vending opportunities available. If you are interested contact Adessa Elson at adessae@NebraskaCity.com.
AppleJack Festival
Phone : 800-514-9113 (Always call and confirm events.)
Email Address : tourism@nebraskacity.com
Web: http://gonebraskacity.com/festivals/
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