Vala's - Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard | Gretna, NE

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Vala’s in Gretna, NE is one of the largest fall festivals in the country, with pumpkins, apples, 25 food locations, 4 live shows and 50+ attractions.

What if your office smelled like kettle corn and c

What if your office smelled like kettle corn and cider donuts? 🍩✨
Join the Vala’s crew this fall and make magic happen from September through November — one pumpkin, one smile at a time.
Seasonal job applications are now open for friendly faces and big-hearted helpers! Link in comments.

💬 Tag someone who'd love this kind of job!
📌 Save this if you’re looking for a fun fall gig.

Hashtags:
#FallJobs #PumpkinPatchJobs #ValasPumpkinPatch #SeasonalHiring #NebraskaJobs #JobsNearOmaha #FallFestivalFun

Get ready for a sweet treat! Our team is bringing

Get ready for a sweet treat! Our team is bringing your favorite baked goods to the @gretnanefarmersmarket tomorrow morning!

Quantities are limited, so be sure to arrive early to snag what you need. See you bright and early!

#valaspumpkinpatch #valas #fallfun #omahanebraska #lincolnnebraska #fall #fallcampfires #valasorchard #cider #apples #pumpkins #farmermarket #gretna #pies #muffins

We think Campsite #43 is picture perfect

📷We think Campsite #43 is picture perfect

🪵Plenty of seating for your family and friends in the shade, also right next to Cousin Lauren’s Racing Pigs for the kids and the Cider Silo for the parents.

🤯You can get this campsite Mon-Thur for $65!!

Find sites like this one and so many more for amazing prices in a campsite reservations page. LINK IN THE BIO!

#valaspumpkinpatch #valas #fallfun #omahanebraska #lincolnnebraska #fall #fallcampfires #valasorchard #cider #apples #pumpkins

CAMPSITE ROULETTE: Play the game and tells us

🪵CAMPSITE ROULETTE: Play the game and tells us what you get!

👉Press and hold the screen when you feel the moment is right and tell us which campsite you selected in the comments. Then find your campsite online for your day at Vala’s.

*Campsite reservation times are 11am to 4pm or 5pm to 9pm Sunday - Thursday & 5pm to 10pm Friday and Saturday. Reserve both time slots to remain at a campfire site 11am to 10pm!

#valaspumpkinpatch #valas #fallfun #omahanebraska #lincolnnebraska #fall #fallcampfires #valasorchard #cider #apples #pumpkins

YEP! Campsites are open now to rent for the fall 2

YEP! Campsites are open now to rent for the fall 2025 season! Get your reservations now!

Link in the bio to our website

#valaspumpkinpatch #valas #pumpkin #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpatch #orchard#fall #fallfun #nebraska #nebraskaagriculture

Campsite registrations are opening July 1st at

🪵Campsite registrations are opening July 1st at 1am

👉Pick your favorite site and party barn early so you can make the perfect magical memory this fall!

🍁We can’t wait to see you all this fall.

LINK IN THE BIO FOR RESERVATIONS

#valaspumpkinpatch #valas #pumpkin #pumpkinseason #pumpkinpatch #orchard#fall #fallfun #nebraska #nebraskaagriculture

Mark your calendars — fall magic is on t

🎃✨ Mark your calendars — fall magic is on the way! ✨🍎

Here’s a roundup of all the big dates for the 2025 season at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch & Apple Orchard:

📅 July 1 – Campfire reservations open online!
🔥 Cozy nights around the fire are just a click away.

🎟 July 24–25 – Our Season Pass Flash Sale is BACK!
⏰ 41 hours only → 15% off season passes, including a weekday only option!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 August 29 – Season Passholder Day
🥳 A private day just for our passholders to explore the farm before opening weekend.

🍎 This year, we’re celebrating in two beautiful chapters:
• Aug/Sept = Apples & Cider
• Oct/Nov = Pumpkins & Fall Fun

🌻 Yes, sunflowers will bloom again this fall!
📸 Enjoy photo ops and pick-your-own moments — no formal festival, just golden joy.

👨‍🏫 Special Group Days are back in September!
❤️ Teachers, first responders, scouts, 4H groups & more — your week to shine (with $10 off admission!).

Save this for your fall planning checklist ✔️
Tag your crew and start dreaming of cider donuts & crunchy leaves!

#ValasPumpkinPatch #Fall2025 #PumpkinPatchNearOmaha #NebraskaFallFestival #ApplePickingSeason #FamilyFun #FallRoadTripIdeas #SunflowerSeason #FallFestival2025 #GretnaNebraska

In case you missed it before! --> Watch the i

🎥 In case you missed it before! --> Watch the inspiring journey of how Tim Vala turned a small strawberry patch into one of America’s favorite fall traditions — and how Kelsey is now leading the charge with pies, cider, and innovation 🍂🥧

✨ Sponsored by Square, this heartfelt chat with @guy.raz dives into our roots, our values, and what it means to build something magical together — one pumpkin at a time.

🎬 Video link in comments!

First sprouts of fall magic are peeking throu

🎃 First sprouts of fall magic are peeking through!
Would you believe this little purple pumpkin seed sprouted without even being planted? Just sun, soil, and a bit of luck. Our fields are waking up—each sprout a tiny promise of the magic to come this autumn. 🍂💫

💬 Tag a friend who loves the first signs of fall.

#PumpkinPatch2025 #FallVibesOnly #ValasPumpkinPatch #FallInNebraska #FallRoadTrip #PumpkinSprouts #FamilyFallAdventures #PumpkinPatchNearKansasCity #FallFestivalsNearDesMoines #CrispDaysAhead #pumpkinmagic

From Scratch to Slice: This Weekend’s P

🍋🥧 From Scratch to Slice: This Weekend’s Pie Magic is Already Bubbling…
Behind every Vala’s pie is a story — of early mornings, hand-whisked filling, and buttery crusts crimped with care. Our Lemon Walnut and Bourbon Pecan pies are getting ready for their big day at the Gretna Farmers Market this Saturday!

Whether you're a sweet tooth seeker or just passing through Gretna, Nebraska — come for the pies, stay for the cozy feels.

🧺 Find us at 702 W Angus Rd, Gretna, NE
🕗 Saturday, 8AM–12PM
📍 Save this for your weekend plans — your taste buds will thank you.

🥧 Full menu for June 14 includes:
• Sweetie Pies: Apple Crumb, Strawberry Crumble, Lemon Walnut, Bourbon Pecan
• Slices: Lemon Walnut & Strawberry Crumble
• Poptarts: Brown Sugar Cinnamon
• Baked Goods: Apple Cider Donuts, Pumpkin Muffins

📸 Swipe to see the pie magic in motion!
👉 Tag a pie lover. Share with your road trip crew. Or just come hungry.

#ValasPumpkinPatch #GretnaFarmersMarket #NebraskaEats #GretnaNebraska #OmahaEats

Fall plans = officially loading…

🎃 Fall plans = officially loading… 🧡

Our 2025 season calendar is HERE and it’s bursting with sweet cider weekends, fireworks under the stars, pumpkin-filled days, and magical fall nights. From Witches Night Out to Pumpkin Destruction Day, this is your sign to start dreaming in caramel apples and crunchy leaves.

🗓️ Save these dates! We open August 30th and the magic runs through November 2nd.
✨ Season highlights include:
🍎 Apple & Cider Festival (Aug–Sept)
🎶 Bluegrass & BBQ Weekend
🎇 Firework Fridays
🧙‍♀️ Witches Night Out
🎃 Pumpkin Harvest Festival (Oct–Nov)
💥 Pumpkin Destruction Day

📍Gretna, Nebraska – just a short road trip from Kansas City, Des Moines, or Denver!

👇Tag your fall crew, save this for your bucket list, and let the countdown begin…

#ValasPumpkinPatch #FallFestival2025 #PumpkinPatchNearKansasCity #AppleCiderLovers #GretnaNebraska #FallRoadTripIdeas #FamilyFunFall #PumpkinHarvestFestival #NebraskaFallEvents

Before the pumpkins, before the cider, before the

Before the pumpkins, before the cider, before the laughter…
There are seedlings. Soil. Sun. 🌿💚

Tim Vala’s retirement project is no small thing — it’s a fairytale built from flower beds and garden paths. Every bloom you see at Vala’s started months ago:
🌱 Ordered in winter
🪴 Planted and potted in spring
🌻 Nurtured all summer long

By September, over 16,000 annuals burst into color across the farm — including thousands of mums, continuing a legacy Grandma Lois began back in the 1980s.

✨ This is the story beneath the petals.

📍 All grown in Gretna, Nebraska
🚗 Just a short drive from Kansas City, Des Moines, and Omaha
💾 Save this to your fall bucket list!
👩‍🌾 Tag someone who would LOVE to walk these blooming paths with you!

Hashtags:
#ValasPumpkinPatch #FallFestival2025 #GretnaNebraska #MidwestFall #FamilyFun #ChrysanthemumLove #BehindTheScenesVala

SAY IT WITH THE BEAT!! We love being at the @gret

SAY IT WITH THE BEAT!!

We love being at the @gretnanefarmersmarket

See you next week

#valaspumpkinpatch #valas #farm #hardcider #valasorchardciderco #orchard #cidermadethehardway #nebraska
#nebraskacider #midwestcider #cider

Vala's opens in 85 DAYS...

...but you can pi

That’s a WRAP on Season 4: Episode 1 of Vala’s

That’s a WRAP on Season 4: Episode 1 of Vala’s Fall Festival Countdown! 🎥 🎬

...and it all kicks off TOMORROW - So tune in for the Season Premiere!!! ✨🥳

Can you guess ALL the fall fun foods & cider -and- NEW surprises coming to Vala’s & the @gretnanefarmersmarket this year!?! 🤩📺👨‍🌾

You won’t want to miss it — only on Vala’s Official YouTube Channel! 🔥
SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/valaspumpkinpatch 💥💥💥

#ValasFallFestival #CountdownToFall #Season4StartsNow

At Vala's, we want to grow MORE than pumpkins! Wan

At Vala's, we want to grow MORE than pumpkins! Wanna know WHAT'S NEW?! 🚧🏗🤩🍎🎃

Then get ready for Season 4 of Vala’s Fall Festival Countdown premiering THIS FRIDAY! 🎬✨ We've got NEW surprises, MORE behind-the-scenes fun, and ALL the farm magic you love, leading up to Opening Day! 🚜✨

🎉 Also, Thank You to everyone who’s subscribed to Vala’s Official YouTube Channel—we couldn’t do this without you!

If you haven’t subscribed yet… what are you waiting for? 🎥👇
youtube.com/valaspumpkinpatch

Let the countdown begin —Season 4 is going to be our best yet! 🍂🔥
#ValasFallFestival #PumpkinPatchCountdown #FallMagic #ValasSeason4

Seeds of fall magic are going in the ground!

🚜 Seeds of fall magic are going in the ground! 🌱
Pumpkin planting for the 2025 season is in full swing here at Vala’s! If you’re driving past our big u-pick field along I-80 in Gretna, Nebraska—give us a wave! 👋
Every vine starts here, with sunshine, soil, and a whole lot of heart.

🎃 Who’s already dreaming of cider donuts, hayrides, and pumpkin adventures?

📍 Just a short fall road trip from Kansas City, Des Moines & Denver!
📌 Save this for your fall bucket list.

#PumpkinPatch2025 #ValasPumpkinPatch #FallFestivalNebraska #PumpkinPatchNearKansasCity #FallRoadTrip #FamilyFallFun #GretnaNebraska #PumpkinPlanting #CiderDonutDreaming #FallBucketList2025

Get ready, pie enthusiasts! Our booth at the G

🥧Get ready, pie enthusiasts! Our booth at the Gretnas Farmers Market is coming soon!!

Here's a sneak peek of our limited-quantity pies and baked goods available each weekend in June. Arrive early to snag your favorites!!

📍702 Angus Rd. Gretna, NE

🕙8am - 12pm

🗓️June 7th
🗓️June 14th
🗓️June 21st
🗓️June 28th

#valaspumpkinpatch #valas #springtime #summerfun #omahanebraska #lincolnnebraska #pieslice #pie #farmersmarket #spring #farm #flowers #gretna #gretnanebraska

What if every single guest who walked through your

What if every single guest who walked through your doors felt seen, surprised, and deeply cared for?

A few years ago, when my dad and Vala's founder Tim Vala read Unreasonable Hospitality, he called it the best business book he’d ever read. The very next season, it became required reading for our core staff — and the inspiration behind our staff theme-of-the-year.

Last week, our Co-CEO Kelsey Vala Donovan traveled to Nashville for the Unreasonable Hospitality Summit — a gathering of leaders who believe that service is more than systems… it’s about soul.

From morning cortados to keynote wisdom from Will Guidara (yes, that Will Guidara!), Kelsey soaked up stories, strategies, and sparks of inspiration that will shape the Vala’s experience this fall — and beyond.

At Vala’s, we’ve always believed in going the extra mile (it’s one of our Core Values!). But this summit was a powerful reminder: when we pour heart into every detail — from a spiced cider to a heartfelt hello — we don’t just host guests… we create joy.

Here’s a little peek into the moments that moved us. ✨

📌 Save this for your leadership inspiration folder
💬 Tag a teammate who understands the power of true hospitality
🎃 And get ready — Fall 2025 is going to be full of magic

#ValasPumpkinPatch #UnreasonableHospitality #UnreasonableHospitalitySummit #PumpkinPatchExperience #GuestJoy #FallFestival2025 #GretnaNebraska #FallMagic #WillGuidara #PumpkinPatchNearKansasCity #FallFestivalsNearDesMoines #RoadTripSeason

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In 1984, a young man with a stuck truck met a coup

In 1984, a young man with a stuck truck met a couple who changed the course of his life — and helped spark what would become Vala’s Pumpkin Patch.

We’re sad to share that Irma Lamprecht — whose generosity helped lay the foundation for Vala’s — has passed away. Irma and her husband John were the owners of a small dairy farm in Gretna, Nebraska — the place where Tim Vala’s truck got stuck over 40 years ago.

That stuck truck led to a conversation. The Lamprechts didn’t just help Tim get his truck out — they offered land, encouragement, and a path forward. Their quiet generosity helped plant the very first seeds of Vala’s.

If you’ve ever wondered how our patch got its start, Tim recently shared the full story — featuring Irma — in a video that means even more to us today. 🎥

👉 Watch it in the comments.

To Irma: thank you for opening the door to something special. Your role in this place will never be forgotten.

Drop a memory or kind word below. Let’s honor the beginning that brought us all here.

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We’re proud to be celebrating 40 years of magical memories and fall family fun at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch, thanks to founders Tim and Jan Vala!

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