Ranked one of the 2006 Top 10 Fall Festivals in North America by the Society of American Travel Writers, Nebraska City’s 40-year-old apple harvest celebration is fun for the whole family. Take part in the festivities all weekend long with an enormous parade showcasing 30 plus marching bands, a classic car show, the AppleJack Fun Run/Walk, a quilt show, and an array of craft shows. Then head out to Arbor Lodge, Arbor Day Farm, and the Orchards to learn more about the harvest and to pick your own apples and stock up on all of the tasty apple treats! AppleJam Carnival, one of the celebration’s newest highlights, includes giant inflatable games and mechanical rides, live music, face painting, and fabulous food vendors all right downtown. This event is traditionally held the third weekend in September. It will be September 17, 18, &19 in 2010.