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 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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