Thousands enjoy return of Kelseyville Pear Festival

By Elizabeth Larson | Sept. 25, 2022
Bubble machines on several of the Jeeps in the Kelseyville Pear Festival parade filled the air with bubbles on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

KELSEYVILLE, Calif. — After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the Kelseyville Pear Festival returned on Saturday in its full form, to the delight of thousands of attendees.

The 28th annual event saw downtown filled with people from all over Lake County and beyond all day Saturday, which was graced with warm, sunny weather.

The day started off with the parade winding its way through town, filled with bubbles, tractors, classic cars and cheer squad members.

The Horse Fair was once again part of the Kelseyville Pear Festival on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

The festival was packed with music, food — much of it focused on the pear, from ice cream to pies and other treats — and vendors.

The Horse Faire also was part of this year’s festival, with horses and ponies getting their own corner of the event.

The day’s mood was upbeat, and visitors at the event and later on social media lauded organizers for putting on another great festival.

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Downtown Kelseyville, California, was filled with people and vendors on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.

Austin and Owens performed at the Kelseyville Pear Festival parade on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. Photo by Elizabeth Larson/Lake County News.