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Share Over the years, a trip to Vala’s Pumpkin Patch has become a cherished tradition for countless families. As we celebrate our 40th year of operation, we are thrilled to welcome a third generation of parents who fondly remember visiting Vala’s as children. As thousands of eager guests flood Vala’s Pumpkin Patch each fall, it’s incredible to reflect on our journey from a small business with a simple vision of creating a family-friendly, farm experience to the beloved destination we are today.
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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 onto
a tractor ride out to our beautiful orchard to be greeted by our Orchard Hosts. Meet and
greet our chef, farmer, and cider maker while enjoying a drink and appetizer. The cash
bar will open at 5:30pm as we pour Vala’s Orchard Cider Co. ciders by the glass and
flights (optional upgrade) that pair perfectly with dinner. Come fill your plate with an
all-you-can-eat buffet of spit-cooked Beeler’s Heritage Duroc Whole Hog, fire-roasted
Plum Creek chicken with chimichurri, fresh Nebraska sweet corn, Vala’s fire-roasted
zucchini or squash, cowboy pit beans, from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, and a sweet
ending of our famous orchard apple dumplings topped with a warm cinnamon caramel
sauce.
For the remainder of the evening, roast s’mores and relax around the communal fire pit,
pick ripe apples right off the tree, play yard games, and stroll the beautiful orchard at
sunset. This will be a truly unforgettable evening of delicious food and festivities.
TICKET INCLUDES:
● Tractor Ride to the Orchard
● Appetizer
● All-You-Can-Eat Whole Hog Dinner
● S’more fixin’s
● 2 lbs of Orchard Apples (1⁄4 peck bag) to pick and take home
● Communal fire pit, corn hole and yard games, and photo ops
● Vala’s Souvenir Cider Glass
● One Drink Token for a 12 oz hard cider pour (or a sweet, non-alcoholic cider)
● Non-alcoholic beverages, including water and soda
● Vala’s Hard Cider Flight, optional upgrade (must be 21+ to purchase)
LOCATION:
● Vala’s Apple Orchard, departing from the U-Pick Apple Shed (located near the
Cider Mill)
DATES:
● Sunday, September 1, 2024
● Sunday, September 8, 2024
● Sunday, September 15, 2024
● Sunday, September 22, 2024
● Sunday, September 29, 2024
TIME:
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
● 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm - happy hour & appetizers. Hayracks will depart from the
U-Pick Apple Shed every 20 minutes between 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm with the last
rack leaving at 6:30 pm.
● 6:30 pm - dinner begins
● 7:30 pm - hayrack rides back to the farm begin
● 8:30 pm - last hayrack ride to the farm
COST: $99 / $25 for Cider Flight Upgrade + General Admission ticket or Season Pass to Vala’s (Vala's entry ticket must be purchased separately for non-season pass holders)
MORE INFORMATION:
● Must be 18 years of age or older to attend.
● Guests consuming alcohol must be 21 years of age or older with proof of valid
government issued photo ID.
● Purchase tickets for this event online.
● The ticket for this event does not include a General Admission ticket to Vala’s,
which must be purchased separately.
● Menu is subject to change based on availability of fresh farm ingredients.
● Unfortunately, we are unable to make menu substitutions.
● This event is weather dependent and may be rescheduled due to rain. Guests
will get advanced notice by email if the event is rescheduled. The reschedule
date will be the Tuesday following the event, or Sunday, October 6th. If you
cannot make the rescheduled date, please call the Vala’s office and you will be
credited a Vala’s gift card in the amount you paid. Gift cards can be picked up at
Will Call.
Venue Details
Sunset Orchard Farm-to-Table Dinner
12102 S. 180th St.GRETNA, Nebraska 68028
