Event Series Stunt Dog Show

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

Event Series Sunset Cider Tasting Experience

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 [...]

Event Series Harvest Moon Cinema

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!

Event Series Stunt Dog Show

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

Event Series Sunset Cider Tasting Experience

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 [...]

Event Series Harvest Moon Cinema

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.

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 [...]