Trips to the Pumpkin Patch
Nothing screams fall more like a hayrack ride and pumpkin picking. 🎃
There’s no better place to do so than at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard….
But Vala’s is soo much more than a pumpkin patch or apple orchard…
⭐️ Rating: 100/10
🎃Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard 🍏
Experience the best of fall at Vala's Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard in Gretna, Nebraska. Enjoy a variety of over 50 attractions, including the recently renovated Haunted Farmhouse, newly installed Freya's Spinning Eggs ride, Cousin Lauren's Racin' Pigs ride, and so much more! Also, enjoy an array of festivals such as the Cider & Sunflower Festival and the Pumpkin Harvest Festival. With activities like live shows, apple picking, and delicious farm-fresh food, Vala's offers fun for all ages. Perfect for family outings, group events, and seasonal celebrations, open from mid-September to Halloween.
This is a must see on the fall, and home to one of the countries largest fall festivals. You don’t want to miss it!
Tickets aren’t the cheapest, but are well worth it.
🎟️ We got a season pass, it pays itself off in two trips.
Here's a more detailed look at what you can do at Vala's:
🍁Pumpkin & Apple Picking:
Pumpkin Picking: Vala's has a large pumpkin patch where visitors can pick their own pumpkins.
Apple Picking: Visitors can also enjoy apple picking in the orchard.
Hayrack Ride: A hayrack ride to the pumpkin field is included in the admission price.
🍁Attractions:
Haunted Houses: Vala's features both a Haunted Farmhouse and a Spook Shed, offering spooky experiences for different age groups.
Corn Maze: A 3-acre corn maze provides a fun challenge for visitors to navigate.
Barnyard Adventure Ride: A ride through the farm's attractions.
Pumpkin Creek Train Ride: A scenic train ride around the pumpkin patch.
Lost Pumpkin Mine: A walk-through attraction where visitors can see what the miners are up to.
Storybook Barn: A walk-through attraction with a storybook theme.
Jumping Pillows: Three pillows divided by height for bouncing fun.
Other Rides and Activities: Vala's offers a variety of other rides like the Big Slide, a carousel, Stalk Cars, Peddle Trikes, Apple swing, a little roller coaster, egg spinner, racing pigs ride, and more.
Animal Encounters: Visit Bunnyville, ride ponies
Live Shows: Vala's features live shows, including pig races, dog training and other variety acts.
Food and Drink: Enjoy a variety of food and drink options, including items from the Poe Barn, Cider Mill, Cookie Coop, and We'll Smoke You BBQ. The food and drinks are amazing, definitely plan on trying a lot. They just added a ton more options as well! We recommend the poutine!
🍁Tips for Visiting:
Parking:
On-site parking is available, and it's free.
Food:
You can bring your own food, but Vala's also offers a wide variety of food and drink options.
Line Ups:
Be prepared for potential long lines during peak times, especially on weekends.
Enjoy the Fall Atmosphere:
Take in the sights and sounds of the fall festival, including the scarecrow band and pumpkin lights trail.











































































































Awww so freakin cute.