Apple Harvest Season: August - October
Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard has been producing apples for nearly a century. Not only are the apples rich with flavor but so is the history. Plan a trip to Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard to enjoy fresh-picked apples, apple doughnuts, apple cider, and of course learn about our 100-year history. The U-Pick barn will be open for apple picking starting AppleJack Weekend. More information will be coming.
58th Annual AppleJack Festival 2026: September 19th & 20th
It's time to celebrate the harvest season with educational family fun, U-Pick apples, hayrack rides, delicious homemade Apple Cider Doughnuts, caramel apples, homemade apple pie, and other delicious treats! Join us for family fun with delicious treats, adventures on the Pollinator Playground, hayrack rides into the Orchard for U-Pick, and a vendor fair! The Kimmel Education Research Center will have activities and educational programming from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
2026 Scarecrow Festival: Saturday, September 26 - Saturday, October 31
The Kimmel Scarecrow Festival offers families, businesses, and civic groups an opportunity to show their creativity and enjoy the fall tradition. Create an original scarecrow in the Kimmel Scarecrow Field and compete for prizes. Hayrack Tours will be available on weekends. Sit back and enjoy the hayrack tour through the orchard, enjoy the beauty of fall, and pick your favorite scarecrow. Hayrack Tour tickets are $5.00 each. Special events will be held each weekend of the festival. Watch for more details!