Kelsay Farms LLC

Kelsay Farms LLC is a seventh-generation family farm in Whiteland, Indiana operating seasonal agritourism experiences — a Fall Experience (September-October) and Holiday Stroll (December) — serving regional families, school field trips, youth groups, and FFA Convention attendees through direct-to-consumer ticket sales, season passes, and on-site retail.

Company typePrivate
Founded1837
HeadquartersWhiteland, United States
Headcount1–10
GTM typeB2C
OfferingServices

What Kelsay Farms LLC does

Kelsay Farms LLC is a seventh-generation family farm located at 6848 County Road 250 East in Whiteland, Indiana (Johnson County), south of Indianapolis. The farm was originally established in 1837 through a land grant from President Martin Van Buren and has historically operated across dairy, crops, swine, retail feed, fertilizer, chemicals, and vegetables. In its current form, the business has been operating agritourism for 20 seasons as of 2026, having transitioned from pure agricultural production to a seasonal family entertainment destination. Ownership and control remain entirely within the Kelsay family, with no external investors, private equity, or institutional capital disclosed.

The company's core product is two seasonal on-farm experiences. The Fall Experience runs weekends from September 25 through October 25 and centers on a 7-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, live farm animals (Baby Barnyard with calves, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, ducks, bees, donkeys), the Moo Choo Express cow train, Jump Pad, Bale Mountain, corn crib, and themed photo backdrops. The Holiday Stroll runs December 4-23 and features light displays, Christmas trees, Frozen Village, cookie decorating, hot cocoa, and campfires. Supporting attractions include a Country Store (local gifts, pumpkins, gourds, seasonal decorations) and a concession stand (milkshakes, grilled cheese). Pricing is unit-based: $14 general admission to Fall ($12 for groups of 20+), $10 Holiday admission ($8 for groups of 20+), $10 field trip and FFA Convention rates, and a $40 Season Pass providing unlimited visits across both seasons. Tickets are sold online through TicketSpice and at the gate.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, event-driven go-to-market model with no proprietary technology platform beyond a Wix/GoDaddy-hosted website, TicketSpice ticketing integration, Google reCAPTCHA on the contact form, and a YouTube channel. Customer segments include weekend families (primary), weekday school field trips, youth/scout groups, and National FFA Convention attendees. Marketing is conducted through the company website, email newsletter, YouTube, local television features (WISH-TV, 13 Sports), and the Indiana Grown partnership program. The underlying technology footprint is intentionally minimal — operations are built around physical farm assets, seasonal labor, and community brand recognition rather than digital infrastructure.

Kelsay Farms LLC firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Kelsay Farms LLC
Legal name: Kelsay Farms LLC
Website: https://kelsayfarms.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1837
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 1–10 employees
Short description: Kelsay Farms LLC is a seventh-generation family farm in Whiteland, Indiana operating seasonal agritourism experiences — a Fall Experience (September-October) and Holiday Stroll (December) — serving regional families, school field trips, youth groups, and FFA Convention attendees through direct-to-consumer ticket sales, season passes, and on-site retail.
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Kelsay Farms LLC industry classification

Industry

Product category: Agritourism
NAICS: Other Crop Farming (1119), Corn Farming (11115)
SIC: Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
akta.pro primary industry: Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)
akta.pro secondary industries: Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH), Family & Recreation Campgrounds (Amenities/Activities Focus) (THAMAJAJ)

Keywords

Agritourism attractions
Family farm experiences
Seasonal farm events
Corn maze entertainment
Pumpkin patch farm

Where Kelsay Farms LLC is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Whiteland
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Kelsay Farms LLC business model

Business model

GTM type: B2C
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

Admission Fees: Revenue from ticket sales for Fall Season and Holiday Stroll admission. General admission includes all activities; additional costs for concessions, merchandise, pumpkins, and decorations.
Season Passes: Annual season passes valid for unlimited visits during both Fall and Holiday seasons, sold on a per-person basis.
Concessions and Food: Sale of food items including milkshakes and grilled cheese sandwiches at concession stands.
Retail Merchandise: Sales from Country Store featuring local gifts, pumpkins, gourds, and seasonal decorations.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Subscription	Multi-year contract	Season Pass - Unlimited visits to both Fall and Holiday seasons
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	General Admission - Fall Season
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Group Discount - Fall Season
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Field Trip Admission
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	National FFA Convention Admission
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Holiday Season General Admission
Unit Pricing	Pay-as-you-go	Holiday Season Group Discount

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Kelsay Farms LLC product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Kelsay Farms LLC operates a seventh-generation family farm in Whiteland, Indiana that runs seasonal agritourism events including a Fall Experience (7-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, jump pad, Moo Choo Express, Bale Mountain) and a Holiday Stroll (light displays, Christmas trees, festive decorations). The farm sells admission tickets, season passes, concessions, and on-site merchandise directly to visiting families, school groups, and youth organizations.

Product overview

Kelsay Farms is a seventh-generation family farm in Whiteland, Indiana that operates seasonal agritourism experiences. The company offers two primary seasonal events: the Fall Experience (September 25 - October 25) featuring a 7-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, and family activities like the Moo Choo Express and Jump Pad; and the Holiday Stroll (December 4-23) featuring Christmas light displays and festive decorations. A Season Pass provides unlimited access to both seasons. Additional offerings include a Country Store, concessions, and group tour programs for schools and organizations. The farm also grows crops including corn, soybeans, wheat, and maintains a pumpkin patch.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Fall Experience

Companies that use Kelsay Farms LLC

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Kelsay Farms LLC technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
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App detail

Integration2 records

Kelsay Farms LLC partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Kelsay Farms LLC competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

Bloomsbury Farm: Atkins, Iowa farm running a fall festival with corn maze, pumpkin patch, and farm animals — comparable family-focused agritourism format serving the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City market.
Underwood Family Farms: Moorpark, California working farm operating a Fall Harvest Festival with pumpkin patch, animal center, and corn maze — comparable family-friendly agritourism model serving the Los Angeles metro.
Cox Farms: Centreville, Virginia farm operating a large-scale Fall Festival with corn maze, hayrides, and farm animals — comparable agritourism format but serves the Washington D.C. metro rather than the Indianapolis market.

Broad incumbents

Dollywood: Large theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with farm-themed attractions, seasonal festivals, and craft/food retail — a much broader entertainment incumbent that overlaps Kelsay's seasonal-event and on-site-retail model at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

Exploration Acres: Lafayette, Indiana farm operating a large corn maze plus pumpkin patch and fall festival — comparable scale of agritourism attractions and similar family-friendly positioning in Indiana.
Beasley's Orchard: Danville, Indiana orchard and farm market with seasonal fall agritourism events including corn maze and pumpkin patch — competes for the same Indianapolis-region family visitor base.
Stuckey Farm: Sheridan, Indiana farm offering a fall festival with corn maze, pumpkin patch, and farm animals — directly overlaps Kelsay's core attraction mix and serves the same Indianapolis-area day-trip market.
Piney Acres Farm: Fortville, Indiana farm running a fall festival with corn maze, hayrides, and pumpkin patch — directly mirrors Kelsay's family-friendly agritourism format in the Indianapolis suburb ring.
Tuttle Orchards: Multi-generational Indiana farm in Greenfield operating a U-pick orchard, fall agritourism festival, and country store — the closest functional and geographic comparable to Kelsay Farms' seasonal farm-visit model.
Spencer Farm: Noblesville, Indiana working farm offering a fall agritourism experience with corn maze and pumpkin patch — comparable size, attraction mix, and Hamilton County Indianapolis-adjacent positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Kelsay Farms LLC financial estimates

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Kelsay Farms LLC leadership team

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Kelsay Farms LLC funding detail

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Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Kelsay Farms LLC M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Kelsay Farms LLC

What does Kelsay Farms LLC do?

Is Kelsay Farms LLC a public or private company?

Kelsay Farms LLC is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Kelsay Farms LLC founded?

Kelsay Farms LLC was founded in 1837. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is Kelsay Farms LLC based?

Kelsay Farms LLC is headquartered in Whiteland, United States, in the North America region.

How does Kelsay Farms LLC make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Admission Fees are the primary driver. The others are season Passes, concessions and Food and retail Merchandise.

Who are Kelsay Farms LLC's main competitors?

Regional players on record are Bloomsbury Farm, Underwood Family Farms and Cox Farms. Dollywood is listed as a broad incumbent. Direct peers are Exploration Acres, Beasley's Orchard, Stuckey Farm, Piney Acres Farm, Tuttle Orchards and Spencer Farm.

Does Kelsay Farms LLC have an API?

No public API is recorded for Kelsay Farms LLC.

What industry is Kelsay Farms LLC in?

Kelsay Farms LLC's product category is Agritourism. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAJAGAK, Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals), with a secondary code of THAMADAH, Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges. Its NAICS code is 1119 and its SIC code is 100.