Kimmel Orchard

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Open Wednesday thru Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm
Sundays: 11am-5pm

https://linktr.ee/kimmelorchard

Located on 98 acres in Nebraska City, Nebraska, we strive to grow the best fruits and vegetables in the Missouri River valley. Ever since Richard and Laurine Kimmel planted their first apple and cherry trees in 1925, they created a destination dedicated to agricultural education, research and historic preservation. Now owned by the Kimmel Orchard Educational Foundation, our orchard is a fun, educational experience for the whole family, and we invite you to visit us for a variety of local, Nebraskan products. We Grow:

Apples
Peaches
Cherries
Strawberries
Blackberries
Asian Pears
Grapes
Pumpkins

Items Available for U-Pick:

Strawberries
Cherries
Peaches
Blackberries
Asian Pears
Apples
Pumpkins
**U-Pick is available Saturday and Sunday when our various fruits are in season! Please give the Orchard a call for picking updates and what is in season. Also Selling:

Kimmel Orchard Wines
Pies, Salsa, Jams, Dressings & Other Food Items

Visit the Kimmel Education and Research Center to learn about the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s research or walk through the orchard on our 2.5 mile educational trail. If you have any questions, please give us a call:

(402) 873-5293

Kimmel Orchard Hours:
Open mid-April - November

For more information, check out our Web site:

www.kimmelorchard.org

Hope to see you soon!

10/29/2026

🍎 From the orchard to your glass!

Have you ever wondered how Kimmel Orchard apple c***r is made? From growing and harvesting the apples to pressing, filtering and bottling, the entire process happens right here at the orchard.

Take a behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite fall traditions in this month’s blog!

https://www.kimmelorchard.org/about/news-blog/apple-c***r-how-kimmel-orchard-c***r-made

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10/26/2026

🍂 One last ride! Halloween is your FINAL opportunity to enjoy a hayrack ride at Kimmel Orchard this season!

Make a few more fall memories with us on Saturday, October 31! Hayrack rides begin at 1 PM and run every 45 minutes, with the final ride departing at 5:30 PM. Don’t miss your last chance to take in the orchard this fall! 🎃

10/23/2026

🎄 VENDORS WANTED! Christmas at Kimmel is coming November 28, and we’re looking for vendors to join us!

Know a local maker, small business or vendor who would be a perfect fit for our holiday market? Tag them below or send this post their way! Interested vendors can reach out to Kimmel Orchard for more information.

10/21/2026

We had such great participation this year, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

🎉 Congratulations to our Scarecrow Festival contest winners! Here are the winners for each category:

🎃 Adult Pollinator/Insect/Animal | That’s SO Sweet
🎃 Youth Pollinator/Insect/Animal | Mr. Ted
🍂 Adult Autumn/Garden/Floral | Apple Bling Bling
🍂 Youth Autumn/Garden/Floral | TIE: Enchanted Garden & Pumpkin Spice Ghoul
🌾 Scarecrow | Pumpkin Herbie

Thank you to everyone who participated and voted in this year’s contests! We appreciate you helping make the Scarecrow Festival so much fun.

Winners, please contact Kimmel Orchard at 402.873.5293 to arrange pickup of your prize.

10/19/2026

🎄 Save the Date! Christmas at Kimmel will be here before you know it!

Join us Saturday, November 28, for a day filled with holiday traditions at Kimmel Orchard. Santa and his reindeer, a German Christmas Market, South O Polko Co., seasonal food and drinks, and plenty of Christmas cheer are all coming to the orchard. Admission is FREE, so mark your calendars and make Christmas at Kimmel part of your holiday season!

10/16/2026

Thank you for joining us for Ag Career Day!

10/14/2026

October’s Apple Barn MUST-TRY: Kimmel C***r! 🍎🍂

Pressed from Kimmel apples and made fresh right here in our Apple Barn, every jug gives you a taste of Nebraska City!

Grab yours during your next orchard visit!

Please note: we are sold out of our famous cherry c***r for the season!

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10/13/2026

🎃 PUBLIC VOTING IS HERE!

Our youth creators brought the Pollinator/Insect/Animal theme to life with their no-carve pumpkins! Now it’s your turn to help choose the winner.

The pumpkin with the most votes will take home a basket of Kimmel goodies!

HOW TO VOTE:
🍎 Click through the photos in this post.
🍎 LIKE the individual photo of your favorite pumpkin.
🍎 Likes on the overall post will NOT count as votes.

Voting is officially open and will close at the end of the day on Friday, October 16th. Cast your vote below!

10/13/2026

🎃 PUBLIC VOTING IS HERE!

Our youth creators put their own spin on the Autumn/Garden/Floral theme, and there are some pretty great pumpkins in the running!

The pumpkin with the most votes will take home a basket of Kimmel goodies!

HOW TO VOTE:
🍎 Click through the photos in this post.
🍎 LIKE the individual photo of your favorite pumpkin.
🍎 Likes on the overall post will NOT count as votes.

Cast your vote for your favorite below!

10/13/2026

🎃 PUBLIC VOTING IS HERE!

Our adult creators put their skills to the test with the Autumn/Garden/Floral theme. May the best pumpkin win!

The pumpkin with the most votes will take home a basket of Kimmel goodies!

HOW TO VOTE:
🍎 Click through the photos in this post.
🍎 LIKE the individual photo of your favorite pumpkin.
🍎 Likes on the overall post will NOT count as votes.

Cast your vote for your favorite below!

Address

5995 G Road
Nebraska City, NE
68410

Telephone

+14028735293

Website

http://www.kimmelorchard.org/

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