Colony Pumpkin Patch Competitors

Your local tradition... for generations. Celebrating 50 years as your local tradition! Now hiring Head Artist- details available at http://www.workingatcoxfarms.com/Default.aspx?p=53. Information for working with us in Fall 2022 will be available starting July 1st!

Eckert's is the largest family-owned, Pick-Your-Own orchard in the U.S. Started as a simple roadside stand in 1910 today the 6th and 7th generations oversee the daily operations of the Eckert farms and businesses. Jim Eckert, son of Juanita and Vernon, is President of Eckert Orchards and is the company's chief horticulturist. Lary Eckert, son of Curt and Ruth, recently resigned as President of Eckert's, Inc., after presiding over the company for 30 years. Succeeding Lary Eckert as president is Lary's son, Chris Eckert. Chris oversees retail operations, as well as the growing and wholesaling of home grown products. Additionally, Lary's daughter, Jill Eckert-Tantillo is Vice-President of Marketing and Food Services. Angie Eckert, Chris’s wife, is Vice-President of Retail Operations for both the Country Store and the Garden Center. The mission of the Eckert companies is to create unique family experiences and lasting memories. We will accomplish our mission by maintaining the long established proud Eckert family tradition of providing our guests with quality products and friendly service within a unique country atmosphere. We extend a warm invitation to all to visit us, enjoy the good life and come away with fond family memories.

We strive to create happiness and magical memories for families through fun, fall traditions. At its heart, Vala’s Pumpkin Patch and Apple Orchard is a family owned and operated pick-your-own pumpkin farm and apple orchard in Gretna, Nebraska. Over the last 35 year, we have grown to be one of the largest fall festival agricultural entertainment destinations in the country, spanning 400 acres including pumpkins, apples, 25 food locations, 4 live shows and 50+ attractions. Open mid-Sep through Oct 31st