Events
Sunset Orchard Cider Tasting
Join us for an extra-special, adult only evening of apple picking paired with a guided tasting of Vala’s most exclusive farmcrafted hard ciders. Join us at the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the Cider Mill), where you will load onto a tractor ride out to our beautiful orchard led by our Ag Director, who will talk about Vala’s orchard and apple growing in Nebraska. From there, our Orchard Hosts will greet you with your first pour and introduce you to the evening’s lineup of delicious orchard-based ciders. Enjoy an at-your-own-pace tasting, including our brand new award-winning Autumn’s Harvest and [...]
Sunset Orchard Cider Tasting
Join us for an extra-special, adult only evening of apple picking paired with a guided tasting of Vala’s most exclusive farmcrafted hard ciders. Join us at the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the Cider Mill), where you will load onto a tractor ride out to our beautiful orchard led by our Ag Director, who will talk about Vala’s orchard and apple growing in Nebraska. From there, our Orchard Hosts will greet you with your first pour and introduce you to the evening’s lineup of delicious orchard-based ciders. Enjoy an at-your-own-pace tasting, including our brand new award-winning Autumn’s Harvest and [...]
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 [...]
Sunset Orchard Cider Tasting
Join us for an extra-special, adult only evening of apple picking paired with a guided tasting of Vala’s most exclusive farmcrafted hard ciders. Join us at the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the Cider Mill), where you will load onto a tractor ride out to our beautiful orchard led by our Ag Director, who will talk about Vala’s orchard and apple growing in Nebraska. From there, our Orchard Hosts will greet you with your first pour and introduce you to the evening’s lineup of delicious orchard-based ciders. Enjoy an at-your-own-pace tasting, including our brand new award-winning Autumn’s Harvest and [...]
Sunset Orchard Cider Tasting
Join us for an extra-special, adult only evening of apple picking paired with a guided tasting of Vala’s most exclusive farmcrafted hard ciders. Join us at the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the Cider Mill), where you will load onto a tractor ride out to our beautiful orchard led by our Ag Director, who will talk about Vala’s orchard and apple growing in Nebraska. From there, our Orchard Hosts will greet you with your first pour and introduce you to the evening’s lineup of delicious orchard-based ciders. Enjoy an at-your-own-pace tasting, including our brand new award-winning Autumn’s Harvest and [...]
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 [...]
Sunset Orchard Cider Tasting
Join us for an extra-special, adult only evening of apple picking paired with a guided tasting of Vala’s most exclusive farmcrafted hard ciders. Join us at the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the Cider Mill), where you will load onto a tractor ride out to our beautiful orchard led by our Ag Director, who will talk about Vala’s orchard and apple growing in Nebraska. From there, our Orchard Hosts will greet you with your first pour and introduce you to the evening’s lineup of delicious orchard-based ciders. Enjoy an at-your-own-pace tasting, including our brand new award-winning Autumn’s Harvest and [...]
Sunset Orchard Cider Tasting
Join us for an extra-special, adult only evening of apple picking paired with a guided tasting of Vala’s most exclusive farmcrafted hard ciders. Join us at the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the Cider Mill), where you will load onto a tractor ride out to our beautiful orchard led by our Ag Director, who will talk about Vala’s orchard and apple growing in Nebraska. From there, our Orchard Hosts will greet you with your first pour and introduce you to the evening’s lineup of delicious orchard-based ciders. Enjoy an at-your-own-pace tasting, including our brand new award-winning Autumn’s Harvest and [...]
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 [...]