Events
Events
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Thanksgiving Market
Nov 26th, 8am to 8pm & Nov 27th 8am to 5pm Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard will have a pop-up market in our Exit Barn, the Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving! Stop by to browse our gift shop, sample hard ciders, and buy your favorite fall treats! Reserve your favorite foods online for pick-up, or drop in to shop day-of. NEW this year, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the market for photos! SANTA PHOTOS Tuesday, Nov 26th, 4pm to 7pm & Wednesday, Nov 27th, 11am to 3pm MARKET MENU Pies, Soft Pretzels, Fudge, Cinnamon-Glazed Pecans, Caramel Apples, [...]
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Season Pass Preview Day 2025
Aug 29th, 9am to 10pm Be the first to experience the magic of our 41st anniversary season at this special one-day-only event, open exclusively to Season Pass Holders — or anyone ready to become one. This is your chance to explore the farm before the general public, with early access to all the fun, flavors, and festivities that make Vala’s a fall tradition. Here’s what makes this day extra special: Large Kettle Corn for the price of a Small Free fountain drink refills all day with the purchase of a 2025 souvenir bottle All attractions open (except hayrack rides to [...]
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Labor Day Weekend is 35% Off Admissions
Opening Weekend: August 30 – September 1 Celebrate the start of fall at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch with a weekend full of fresh flavors, new adventures, and timeless traditions. Experience the debut of our NEW Apple Tree Swing Ride, pick crisp apples straight from the orchard, and race down Slide Mountain. Opening Weekend is the perfect time to explore Vala’s in its freshest form. Special Offer: Enjoy 35% off Labor Day weekend tickets when you buy online in advance. Tickets are available now at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2025-fall-season-general-admissions-tickets-210007
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Labor Day Weekend is 35% Off Admissions
Opening Weekend: August 30 – September 1 Celebrate the start of fall at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch with a weekend full of fresh flavors, new adventures, and timeless traditions. Experience the debut of our NEW Apple Tree Swing Ride, pick crisp apples straight from the orchard, and race down Slide Mountain. Opening Weekend is the perfect time to explore Vala’s in its freshest form. Special Offer: Enjoy 35% off Labor Day weekend tickets when you buy online in advance. Tickets are available now at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2025-fall-season-general-admissions-tickets-210007
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Labor Day Weekend is 35% Off Admissions
Opening Weekend: August 30 – September 1 Celebrate the start of fall at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch with a weekend full of fresh flavors, new adventures, and timeless traditions. Experience the debut of our NEW Apple Tree Swing Ride, pick crisp apples straight from the orchard, and race down Slide Mountain. Opening Weekend is the perfect time to explore Vala’s in its freshest form. Special Offer: Enjoy 35% off Labor Day weekend tickets when you buy online in advance. Tickets are available now at: https://www.simpletix.com/e/2025-fall-season-general-admissions-tickets-210007
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Bluegrass & BBQ Weekend
Sep 20th & 21st Celebrate fall with good ol’ down home music and applewood smoked Nebraska barbecue! Don’t miss Vala’s BLUEGRASS & BBQ WEEKEND! Catch some of the best Bluegrass groups around at our Cider Mill Stage! Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse will be serving ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a few surprise specials.
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Witch’s Night Out
Celebrate October with a Witches (Brew) Night Out! Grab your friends, dust off that broomstick and hat, and head to Vala’s Barrel Barn for a witch-y time, with hard cider and entertainment! When: Friday, Oct 3rd, 5pm to 9pm Where: Vala’s Cider Barrel Barn (Cider Mill Area) CIDER SPECIAL: Spell-bound Cider Flight!
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Evercrisp Weekend
It’s EVERCRISP Weekend at Vala’s, and trust us, you don’t want to miss this! Join us Saturday, October 18th & Sunday, October 19th for: • Apple Tastings right in the orchard (11 AM - 5 PM) • Meet Vaughn! He’ll be talking all things apples and orchard life (12 PM - 2 PM) • Exclusive Evercrisp Sweet Cider in half gallons to-go (find them in the Exit Barn & the Cider Mill) • Try the refreshing Evercrisp Sweet Cider Soda at the Cider Wagon • Caramel Apple Boats in the Cider Mill will be made with Evercrisp Apples Crunch into [...]
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Evercrisp Weekend
It’s EVERCRISP Weekend at Vala’s, and trust us, you don’t want to miss this! Join us Saturday, October 18th & Sunday, October 19th for: • Apple Tastings right in the orchard (11 AM - 5 PM) • Meet Vaughn! He’ll be talking all things apples and orchard life (12 PM - 2 PM) • Exclusive Evercrisp Sweet Cider in half gallons to-go (find them in the Exit Barn & the Cider Mill) • Try the refreshing Evercrisp Sweet Cider Soda at the Cider Wagon • Caramel Apple Boats in the Cider Mill will be made with Evercrisp Apples Crunch into [...]
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Trick-or-Treat at Vala’s
October 25th & 26th | 11:00am–5:00pm (Vala's hours 9am to 10pm Saturday and 9am to 9pm Sunday) Calling all little pumpkins, superheroes, and candy collectors! 🍬✨Vala’s is throwing a family-friendly Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss. Come in costume (nothing too spooky, please!) and grab a FREE trick-or-treat bag to start your candy-collecting adventure across the farm. With over a dozen themed stations, you'll find sweet surprises in every corner—from Cousin Lauren’s Racing Pigs to Jan’s Carousel and even Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse. 💥 Don’t miss the Candy Cannon, launching candy into the sky every hour from 11:45am to 6:45pm! [...]
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Trick-or-Treat at Vala’s
October 25th & 26th | 11:00am–5:00pm (Vala's hours 9am to 10pm Saturday and 9am to 9pm Sunday) Calling all little pumpkins, superheroes, and candy collectors! 🍬✨Vala’s is throwing a family-friendly Halloween celebration you won’t want to miss. Come in costume (nothing too spooky, please!) and grab a FREE trick-or-treat bag to start your candy-collecting adventure across the farm. With over a dozen themed stations, you'll find sweet surprises in every corner—from Cousin Lauren’s Racing Pigs to Jan’s Carousel and even Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse. 💥 Don’t miss the Candy Cannon, launching candy into the sky every hour from 11:45am to 6:45pm! [...]
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Pumpkin Destruction Day
UPDATE: Because of cloud cover, Skydiving at 11am in CANCELLED for safety. All other activities are still a go! Have you imagined the thrill of smashing pumpkins? Now's your perfect opportunity. Vala's Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard invite you to unleash your inner destruction artist by smashing leftover pumpkins in the fields. Hop aboard the pumpkin hay racks to reach the epic destruction zone, where you can hurl, smash, bash, and toss pumpkins at targets, spikes, and off ledges. The excitement kicks off at 11 a.m. With skydivers soaring into the UPick flower fields behind Ethan's BBQ. Join us for [...]




