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
Pigtucky Derby Pig Races
Soou-wee! Callin’ all pig leaders and lovers, see which of the pigs is the fastest and which of the punny jokes makes you groan the loudest. Daily races on the hour, 11am to 7pm (no 3pm show)
Pumpkin-Eating Dragon Show
Xander wakes up to chat and eat a big fat pumpkin, see it demolished before your eyes! Shows Monday through Friday, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 Saturdays and Sundays, shows on the hour 11:30am to 7:30pm (no 3:30 show)
Candy Cannon Show
Daily blast-offs at 12:45pm and 6:45pm. There is an additional 3:45pm show on Saturdays and Sundays.
Harvest Moon Cinema
Get ready for the ultimate movie-going experience! Vala’s Pumpkin Patch proudly presents an original 15-minute show on the BIG screen. Playing at 8:30pm every night by the Cider Silo. Grab some kettle corn, sit back and get ready for dazzling, spectacular fun!
Homeschool Days
Sep 16-20, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 21, Oct 23, Oct 28-31 9am to 2pm Part of our mission at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival is to provide education through entertainment. The land that is now Vala’s Pumpkin Patch has been a working farm for over 100 years, and we love to help children learn about agriculture and appreciate farms.
Pigtucky Derby Pig Races
Soou-wee! Callin’ all pig leaders and lovers, see which of the pigs is the fastest and which of the punny jokes makes you groan the loudest. Daily races on the hour, 11am to 7pm (no 3pm show)
Pumpkin-Eating Dragon Show
Xander wakes up to chat and eat a big fat pumpkin, see it demolished before your eyes! Shows Monday through Friday, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 Saturdays and Sundays, shows on the hour 11:30am to 7:30pm (no 3:30 show)
Candy Cannon Show
Daily blast-offs at 12:45pm and 6:45pm. There is an additional 3:45pm show on Saturdays and Sundays.
Stunt Dog Show
A fast-paced dog agility show with an adorable cast of talented rescue dogs, come be amazed by their skills (and hold on tight to your turkey leg!). Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: 1pm, 5pm and 7pm Saturdays: 1pm, 3pm, 5pm & 7pm Sundays: 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm
Harvest Moon Cinema
Get ready for the ultimate movie-going experience! Vala’s Pumpkin Patch proudly presents an original 15-minute show on the BIG screen. Playing at 8:30pm every night by the Cider Silo. Grab some kettle corn, sit back and get ready for dazzling, spectacular fun!
4H Day
September 26th; $7 off (per person) our regular weekday price! (That’s $14.99 per person.) Good for your entire family. The student must wear their 4H t-shirt or show membership.