In recent years, Vala’s Pumpkin Patch has made some advancements to their attractions. Vala’s was founded 40 years ago in 1984 by Tim Vala. Vala grew up in Omaha, Nebraska and attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. The pumpkin patch has been home to many traditions that families have been partaking in since the pumpkin patch was founded, such as pumpkin harvesting, bobbing for apples, caramel apple making, and so much more.
Just this year, Vala’s has added a rollercoaster designed for children, but accepts any age that wishes to ride. They have also added a ride called “Cousin Lauren’s Racin’ Pigs.” It is a ride with seats that spin around as the whole ride spins in a circle. The Pumpkin Patch has been open for a lucrative 40 years, raking in an average of 300,000 people per season, making around 3.4 million dollars annually. Although the lines are long, the newly added attractions are definitely worth the wait if you are younger than 14 years old. The rides are not the most exciting for the average high school kid, but the children enjoyed them.
In addition to the new attractions and Vala’s, in the recent years, the pumpkin patch has integrated weekly live shows. These live shows include the pig racing, which has been around for a while, there is also the pumpkin-eating dragon show with the renowned dragon named Xander. The Stung Dog Show includes a series of talented rescue dogs showing off their skills. They also have Peter’s One-Man Danger Circus Spectacular. This thrilling attraction includes Peter juggling real fire and other glowy objects in addition to walking on a tightrope. The Candy Cannon Show is a child’s dream including daily blast-offs at 12:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. There is also an additional 3:45 p.m. show on Saturdays and Sundays. The Harvest Moon Cinema is a fan favorite for all age groups, giving visitors the ultimate movie experience. The shows are usually around 15 minutes long playing every night at 8 p.m. at the Cider Silo.
Vala’s Pumpkin Patch will always have a special place in the hearts of all children that grew up in the great state of Nebraska, and they are sure to delight the generations to come.
