

Spend the weekend celebrating trees at Kimmel Orchard. So, lumber over to Nebraska City this weekend we guaran-tree you’ll have an unbe-leaf-able time!


That’s why we rounded up some of the essential events during the festival that you should definitely stop by! On this list, you’ll find a variety of attractions, including Arbor Day-inspired flea markets, historic parades, and Bloody Mary making competitions. Since we’re so close to this adorable town, it just seems right to spend this tree-loving holiday where it originated. On that first day, an estimated 1 million trees were planted in the state of Nebraska! This year, Nebraska City is hosting its 148th Arbor Day Festival, April 26-28th, and we couldn’t be more excited. Yes, you heard us right! The first Arbor Day celebration was held in Nebraska City in 1872. The historic city has plenty to offer, including the magical Enchanted Arboretum, the annual Applejack Festival, and it also happens to be the home of Arbor Day!
APPLEJACK FESTIVAL NEBRASKA CITY 2019 FULL
Monday, July 15, in the Bill Davis Room of City Hall, 1409 Central Ave.Nebraska City is a community just south of Omaha full of things to see and do. The next regular Nebraska City City Council meeting is set for 6 p.m.

The cost will be paid by the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building Project Corporation. 21 and 22.Īpproved updates to the city’s comprehensive plan, future land use map, subdivision regulations, zoning code, and zoning land use maps Īpproved submitting a claim for water run-off and drainage damage from Charlie White to the city’s insurance carrier Īpproved community development block grant management agreements with the Southeast Nebraska Development District for a total of $45,000 andĪpproved a task order with JEO Consulting Group for a topographic survey of the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building with a total cost not to exceed $3,800. “It sounds like a great idea,” he told the council.Ĭouncil members approved the use of the northeast corner of the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building parking lot for a Dinty Moore’s beer garden from 11 a.m. Nebraska City Police Chief Dave Lacy supported the plan. Howard estimated his plan will increase the available parking spaces in the parks from 900 to 1,370 spaces.
APPLEJACK FESTIVAL NEBRASKA CITY 2019 DRIVERS
Howard’s plan calls for Arbor Day Farm staff to be on hand in certain sections of Wildwood and Steinhart parks to guide drivers into parking spaces, rather than letting drivers self-park. The church is in discussions with Nebraska City Public Schools to possible use the parking lot at the Pioneer Academy, or the tent may be located in the sunken parking lot in the 700 block of Central Avenue.Īdam Howard, director of farm operations at Arbor Day Farm, brought a parking plan to the council for approval. The final location for the tent is still being worked out after Monday’s meeting. Moore said festival goers could also stop in the tent to cool off, grab a bottled water and see what vendors in the tent may have for sale. “We are interested in connecting more with the community, “ said Pastor Don Moore of Calvary Community Church as he outlined the congregation’s AppleJack plans, which include a Sunday public worship service and family-friendly activities Saturday and Sunday. The Nebraska City City Council approved the three AppleJack items as part of its regular July 1 meeting. The 2019 festival will feature a tent full ove family-friendly activities from Calvary Community Church, improved parking in Wildwood and Steinhart parks, and a beer garden in the parking lot of the Nebraska City Veterans Memorial Building. AppleJack festival goers will see some additions and improvements to this fall’s event.
