Some sites have electrical outlets. These include sites #1, #2, #3, #4, #10, #11, #12, #13, #18, #19, #20, #21, #22, #23 (Pavilion), #40 (Wooden Picnic Shelter), #48, #55, #72, #73, & #74.

Each outlet has a 20 amp circuit with 2 plug-ins. One roaster typically needs 15 amps. One crockpot typically needs 1 amp. Using more than 20 amps will cause the outlet to pop the breaker and lose electricity. Please use these guidelines to plan accordingly.

There are no refunds for tickets, campfire site reservations, party barn reservations, pavilion rentals, wooden shelter and tent rentals. If a cancellation is necessary you can reschedule for another available date online and then call for a refund of your original campfire. All changes and cancellations must be done prior to your event date.

If your group has ordered Vala’s Catering please contact our reservations team to help you with the cancellation at 402-332-4200. A service charge may apply, see our Catering page for details.

A word about rain: In the month of October in Nebraska, it can be rainy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, and perfect campfire weather in the evening. That is why Vala’s Pumpkin Patch goes ahead with most campfires even when the day starts with rain showers. Sometimes rain does continue for the entire day and those are the days that we encourage you to reschedule.

All sites must be reserved and paid for online in advance. Weekend nights become fully booked so, if possible, have several dates in mind when you are booking the reservation. If you have questions, please call the reservation office at 402-332-4200, and we will be happy to assist you.

The Vala’s Pumpkin Patch reservations office will be keeping a waiting list for days and times that are fully booked. Plans change and there are times when sites become available. For example, if you want an evening campfire site but only afternoon times are available, we can put you on the waiting list for an evening time slot.
We encourage you to make a reservation for your second choice and be on the waiting list for your first choice. Email our office team at reservations@valaspumpkinpatch.com or call 402-332-4200 with your request to be put on a waiting list for dates that are sold out.

Yes, the campfire fee is for the campfire site only. Each person entering Vala’s Pumpkin Patch will need to pay the general admission fee.

Party hosts can have each person pay for their own admission to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch at the entrance. If the host would like to pay for guest tickets, we suggest buying tickets online and distributing them to guests. If you would like to arrange an alternative option, please contact our reservations office for assitance at reservations@valaspumpkinpatch.com or 402-332-4200.

As people from your party pass through the entrance they will be given a Vala’s Campfire Map and told the starting time of the event. Members of your party may arrive prior to your scheduled campfire time. Admission is valid for the entire day of your event. Your campfire will be available at your scheduled time.

NO ALCOHOL of any kind is allowed at campfire sites.
For safety reasons we do not allow cars to drive to the campfire sites. We do have carts available that you can use to carry food and other items to your campfire site. For large groups, a Vala’s staff member will use a motorized cart to haul food to your site. Check in with the Admissions Staff for cart availability.
You may order a Catering Package to be delivered to your site or you may bring your own food and hot dog sticks for a great outdoor activity and cookout. For safety reasons, you are not allowed to bring grills, propane tanks or generators into Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. A $1000 fee will be charged if you use an outside catering company.
We suggest that you bring flashlights and an extra jacket for the crisp fall evenings. You may also want to bring table coverings for the picnic tables and something to lay on the benches before you sit on them (especially if it has been raining).

We offer a full range of meals, snacks, desserts, and drinks. Meal options range from our casual Campfire Hot Dog Roast Box to our full BBQ Buffet. You can order ahead, or scan a QR code at your campfire to order food on-the-fly, delivered to you in 30-minutes or less. See our catering menu.

If you plan to use an outside catering service, you must register the caterer when booking your event. An outside catering fee of $1000 must be paid in full prior to your event. Vala’s Pumpkin Patch staff will need to be alerted so that they can deliver the catering to your site. Outside caterers may not drive to the campfire sites unless assisted by Vala’s staff. Safety is our main concern.