Orchard
Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard
U-pick apples in Nebraska City, Nebraska
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Whether you’re visiting Kimmel Orchard for U-Pick or harvesting apples from a tree at home, picking the perfect apple is about more than finding the biggest or brightest fruit.”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/news-blog/how-pick-perfect-apple-ti…, checked October 7, 2026
“U-Pick begins September 19th during our AppleJack Festival.”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/hours-admission, checked October 7, 2026
“Gently place each apple into your container as you pick.”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/news-blog/how-pick-perfect-apple-ti…, checked October 7, 2026
Crops and picking times
“A ripe apple should release from the tree fairly easily.”
“A little extra care helps protect the tree and the apples that still need more time to ripen!”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/news-blog/how-pick-perfect-apple-ti…, checked October 7, 2026
“Your apple-picking technique doesn't stop once you leave the orchard.”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/news-blog/how-pick-perfect-apple-ti…, checked October 7, 2026
“For generations, apple picking has given families an opportunity to experience agriculture firsthand.”
“Every apple starts with a blossom in the spring and depends on healthy trees, pollinators, weather and plenty of work throughout the growing season.”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/news-blog/how-pick-perfect-apple-ti…, checked October 7, 2026
“As we shared in July, Seth planned and established a pollinator-focused fallow plot using native prairie grasses and wildflowers.”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/news-blog/more-summer-internship, checked October 7, 2026
Hours
“Wed - Fri: 10:00 am-6:00 pm”
“Sat: 9:00 am-5:00 pm”
“Sun: 11:00 am-5:00 pm”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/hours-admission, checked October 7, 2026
“Wednesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm”
“Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm”
“Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/hours-admission, checked October 7, 2026
“Saturdays from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm”
“Sundays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/hours-admission, checked October 7, 2026
Prices
“Adults = $6”
“Seniors = $4”
“Children (4-12yrs) = $3”
“Picked Apples will be sold by weight ($2.50/lb)”
Source: kimmelorchard.org/about/hours-admission, checked October 7, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 5995 G Rd, Nebraska City, NE 68410Otoe County
Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard: questions
Does Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Whether you’re visiting Kimmel Orchard for U-Pick or harvesting apples from a tree at home, picking the perfect apple is about more than finding the biggest or brightest fruit."