Bellevue's 44th annual Kelsey Creek Farm Fair takes over the park at 410 130th Pl. SE on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The fair draws thousands of visitors each year to meet barnyard animals, ride ponies, pick pumpkins and try harvest-themed crafts, according to the city's announcement. The city calls the event one of Bellevue's longest-running community traditions, connecting generations to a working farm and the natural beauty of Kelsey Creek Park.
Many activities are free.
Tickets for select experiences, including pony rides and children's activities, will be sold on-site.
Getting there
On-site parking is limited to ADA-accessible spaces only. The city will run free shuttles between the farm and two pickup points:
- Bannerwood Sports Park, 1790 Richards Road
- Wilburton Park and Ride, 720 114th Ave. SE
The last shuttle leaves the farm at 4:15 p.m. Visitors can also reach the area by local bus routes or light rail via East Main Station.
A working farm since 1968
The City of Bellevue purchased the property in 1968 and opened it to the public in 1972. The park now spans more than 150 acres of pastures, wetlands and wildlife habitat, and it welcomes more than 200,000 visitors a year, according to the city's parks page.
Two historic white barns anchor the grounds: the Animal Barn, rebuilt after a 1933 fire, and the Education Barn, built in 1943–44.
Residents can visit the farm's ponies, goats, sheep, cows, pigs, chickens, ducks and rabbits year-round from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is always free.
Farm supervisor Annamarie Solomonson described the property in a 2026 Seattle's Child profile of the farm's Sheep Shearing event. "The core of the farm stays the same, providing opportunities for the community to view farm life 'up close and personal,'" Solomonson said.
Kelsey Creek Farm also runs year-round programs, including volunteer shifts, children's classes, animal care sessions and seasonal events. Details are available on the city's Kelsey Creek Farm page.
