Events
Bluegrass & BBQ Festival
Sep 13 - 29th Celebrate fall with good ol’ down home music and applewood smoked Nebraska barbecue! Don’t miss Vala’s BLUEGRASS & BBQ FESTIVAL! Catch some of the best Bluegrass groups around at our Cider Mill Stage! Ethan’s Applewood Smokehouse will be serving rib, pulled pork, beef brisket, and a blueberry cobbler. Look for BBQ-inspired and BLUE food specials across the farm! SEE ALL SPECIALS
Vala’s Orchard Farm-to-Table Dinner
Vala’s Orchard Farm-to-Table Dinner: Live Fire Hog Roast Join us at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard for a fall evening of searing, sipping, and savoring– all while experiencing the beauty and bounty of our orchard and farm. Our Whole Hog Live Fire Dinner offers an unparalleled farm-to-table dining experience. Watch Chef Jeff Myers and our culinary team as we roast, smoke, and sear a buffet-style feast served right from the flames of our live fire pit using the best local and farm-grown ingredients. Meet us at the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the Cider Mill), where you will load [...]
Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Sep 30 - Oct 27th This is prime pumpkin patch season, don’t miss Vala’s PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL! Catch a ride out to the pumpkin patch, to pick the BEST pumpkin. Tim Vala says seeing a field full of pumpkins is like seeing the ocean for the first time, soak it all in! Pick up pumpkin painting and carving supplies from our Exit barn gift shop! Enjoy live pumpkin-themed entertainment. And don’t miss our Witch’s Night Out or trick-or-treating events. We also have tons of pumpkin-themed food specials that can not be missed, yumm! Look for all of our pumpkin food [...]
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 (NEW LOCATION) for a witch-y time, with hard cider and entertainment! When: Friday, Oct 4th, 5pm to 9pm Where: Vala’s Cider Barrel Barn (Cider Mill Area) CIDER SPECIAL: Spell-bound Cider Flight!
Meet Miss Nebraska & Take Photos!
Come meet Miss. Nebraska and take photos! She will be in a hut by the Hayrack Loading Zone, Friday evening, October 11th, 5:30pm to 8pm. Kids are encouraged to get dolled up in their pageant gowns or princess costumes for this fun photo opportunity! DATE: Friday, October 11th TIME: 5:30-8pm LOCATION: White and blue hut across from Farmer Jack's Pretzels, close to the hayrack loading zone. ABOUT: Your New Miss Nebraska 2024 is Raechel Warren! From Douglas County, Raechel is a 28 year old who is passionate about agriculture and works as a commodity trading associate at the Scoular Company. She [...]
Trick-or-Treat at Vala’s
Oct 26th & 27th, 1pm to 7pm Vala’s is hosting trick-or-treating across the farm! Dress up in costumes (family-friendly please), and haunt the farm collecting candy along the way. Don’t miss our Candy Cannon that shoots candy into the air! Rides handing out candy: Train, Stefans Motors, Barnyard Adventure, Jan's Carousel, Egg Spinners, Racing Pigs, Tim's Roller Coaster.
Trick-or-Treat at Vala’s
Oct 26th & 27th, 1pm to 7pm Vala’s is hosting trick-or-treating across the farm! Dress up in costumes (family-friendly please), and haunt the farm collecting candy along the way. Don’t miss our Candy Cannon that shoots candy into the air! Rides handing out candy: Train, Stefans Motors, Barnyard Adventure, Jan's Carousel, Egg Spinners, Racing Pigs, Tim's Roller Coaster.
Halloween Day
Celebrate Halloween with 20% off admission at Vala’s! That’s $17.59 per person.
Pumpkin Destruction Day
Our first ever November weekend, get ready for some fun events Saturday, plus discounted $21.99 admission price all weekend! Date: Nov. 2nd Time: 11am to 5pm Location: Flower Field (in Cider Mill Area) Pumpkin Explosion! Time: 11am | 1pm | 3pm | 5pm Location: Flower field in Mill area Description: Drop pumpkins from up high Pumpkin Throw Time: 11am to 5pm Location: Flower field in Mill area Description: Customers throw pumpkins at a wall made out of scrap wood and spikes Pumpkin Drop off of a Hayrack Time: 11am to 5pm Location: Flower field in Mill area Description: Customers drop [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]