Sunflower Field Butterfly Release
During our Cider & Sunflower Festival, join us in releasing 100 butterflies into the sunflower field.
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 [...]
Stage Shows: Friday, Sept. 13th
BLUEGRASS & BBQ FESTIVAL Cider Mill Stage S0uthpaw Bluegrass, 6pm to 9pm Howl at the Moon Jeff Quinn Magic Show, 5:45, 6:45, & 7:45 Cider Silo Stage Sam Swerczek, 5pm to 9pm Lolo's Stage Daniel Christian, 6pm to 9pm FIREWORKS at 9pm
Teachers Weekend
September 13th to 15th; $10 off (per person) our regular weekend price. (That’s $29.99 per person.) Good for your entire family. Purchase on-site only, present work ID for discount.
Jan Vala Book Giveaway Day
September 13th; To honor the memory of Jan Vala, co-founder of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, we are giving away one book to every family (while supplies last). Jan loved to read, especially with children.
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
Peter’s One-Man Danger Circus Spectacular
Watch as Peter juggles real fire and other glow objects while walking on a tightroap. Show times: Mondays 12pm, 4pm & 6pm Thursdays 12pm, 4pm, & 6pm Fridays & Saturdays 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, and 8:30pm glow show Sundays 10am, 12pm, 2pm & 4pm
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)