Kelsay Farms

Holy cow! (Literally, because they have lots of cows here.) Kelsay Farms is amazing. I should preface that by saying that Kelsay Farms is amazing during the fall, when this dairy farm turns into a pumpkin patch play paradise for kids.
First of all, Kelsay is a dairy farm, not a produce farm — this is not really a pumpkin patch where you pick your own pumpkin, so don’t go expecting that. Although, they do have lots of pumpkins of all shapes and sizes, so you can definitely get one here, as well as gourds, squashes and dried Indian corn. Instead, it’s a fun place to celebrate fall and Halloween on a farm. We went here with three kids, aged 1 to 5, and it was perfect for them. We stayed around five hours, and they didn’t get bored once, because there were so many fun yet simple things for them to play with/​in/​on. These things included a straw bale mountain to climb with slides and tunnels built in; a 7-​acre corn maze; a human foosball setup and corn hole; a corn crib play area filled with dried corn; hay rides; pumpkin bowling; a train ride; dairy farm tours; and a play area with cars and play houses.
Because Kelsay is a dairy farm, you can also get delicious treats at the snack bar, like a milkshake or a cheeseburger. Prices are very reasonable, too (the milkshake was $ 2!).
Speaking of prices, the admission is $ 8 for ages older than 1, and for that you get access to everything. Food costs extra, but like I said, the prices are more than reasonable.
Kelsay is awesome! We hope to make this place an October tradition.

So I really liked this place. You can’t tell by the number of stars I gave it, but here’s the breakdown…
I’m married with no children. I did bring husband and niece (10 years old) with me. We were just going to go to Waterman’s or some close-​by apple orchard for our pumpkin picking when someone suggested Kelsay Farms.
I had NO idea when I got there (due to lack of research on my part) it was $ 8 a person to get in. What?! (I’m a bit more understanding now that my friend explained it as a good way to support our local farmers – so I feel a smidge better about it now.) But at that moment I was just shocked! We just wanted to pick a pumpkin! But it includes the corn maze, I think like a little tractor ride (what seemed like only for kids since my chubby butt wasn’t going to fit in there), corn hole, petting zoo and cows? And bales of hay for kids to climb on…
There’s A LOT included in this $ 8 per person entrance fee, until you realize that I don’t really do any of those EXCEPT for pick my pumpkin! (Oh and their $ 2 milkshakes are like frosties but more delicious!). So if you guys could have like a childless adult entry fee. I’d think more about coming back. (On top of my $ 6 pumpkin, which is awesome, but I felt the sting more with that entrance fee.) Goodness, I’m cheap.
The family atmosphere was really sweet and fun, so if you want a good time WITH kids… definitely go here.