Young’s Jersey Dairy is a must-see attraction in Central, Ohio. It’s located in Yellow Springs, Ohio, which is less than an hour west of Columbus, which makes it perfect for a day trip.
They host seasonal events and activities throughout the year, and there’s always plenty to explore…plus, Ice Cream!
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Yellow Springs is an adorable free-spirited town with shops, restaurants, and more – plus plenty of hiking in Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve and John Bryan State Park.
Young’s Jersey Dairy
The history of the farm dates back to 1869, and they started selling milk to the public in 1958. Young’s Jersey Dairy has been serving the public ever since!
Young’s Jersey Dairy is open every day of the year, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Farm Animal Petting Area & Barn
Open 11am-6pm Daily. Families can also visit with the resident goats and other farm animals.
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The Dairy Store at Young’s Jersey Dairy
When you work up an appetite, you can head into The Dairy Store for breakfast, lunch or dinner, as well as Young’s homemade ice cream, seven days a week. Find menu and details online.
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Milkshakes Make Me Happy Hour
Monday-Friday 3pm to 5pm – All Cowshakes & Bullshakes at The Dairy Store are $1.50 off Mon-Fri 3 pm to 5 pm.
Udders and Putters
Udders & Putters Mini Golf, Driving Range + Batting Cages – Open daily 10am-9pm
Moovers & Shakers, Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral + Cowvin’s Fast Slide – Open daily 11am – 6pm
Batting Cages – Open mid-March through October (weather permitting – 40° plus temperature. We can operate under light rain conditions)
Udders & Putters – an 18-hole, farm theme miniature golf course. 1995 marked the first year for our driving range. 1996 saw the addition of a state of the art 9 position batting cage which features softball and hardball pitching machines.
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Spring Specials at Young’s Jersey Dairy
Homemade Ice Cream Pint Sale
March 27th – 30th, 2025
Young’s Jersey Dairy’s delicious homemade ice cream is on sale for $3.49 a pint! They’ll have several thousand pints available, so stock up!
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025
They hard boil and dye 10,000+ eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt. This event starts promptly at 2 PM for children ages 4 and under, 2:20 PM for ages 5 to 7, and at 2:40 PM for ages 8 to 10. It’s FREE! details
Huge list of Easter Bunny Pictures, Easter Egg Hunts, and Easter in Columbus
Memorial Day Weekend
May 22 – 26, 2025
Celebrate Memorial Day at Young’s. Carnival Rides will be available in the gravel lot north of the dairy store during Memorial Day Weekend!
Tickets are $1.25 each or $20 for 20 tickets (number of tickets per ride varies), $25 for all-day pass
Rides require 3-5 tickets each, depending on the ride. Carnival wristbands are not valid for Young’s Entertainment
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Summer fun at Young’s
Family Value Wristband Week
June 9-15, 2025
Take advantage of a special value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s. Each wristband is good for all day fun on the date purchased. Wristbands are $22.50 (ages 12 & over) $16.50 (ages 11 & under) and can be purchased at Udders & Putters.
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Young’s Farmstead Cheese 16th Anniversary Weekend
June 14 & 15, 2025
Taste, enjoy & learn about Young’s Farmstead Cheese. Young’s Deep Fried Cheddar Cheese Curds on sale during our Cheese Anniversary at $4.59. Regular, Buffalo or Sweet Chili style!
Sample Young’s Farmstead Cheese, which is on sale all week. Purchase one piece of homemade cheese, pint of fresh cheddar curds, or sampler package, get one of equal or lesser value for only $4.00
Cheddar Challenge 5k
June 14th, 2025 at 9am
Independence Day Family Value Week
June 27– July 6, 2025
Take advantage of a special value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s this Independence Day Week
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Cowtherine’s Carousel Round and Round Celebration Week
July 21st – July 27th, 2025
Celebrate the anniversary of the Cowtherine’s Carousel Grand Opening and take advantage of a special Family Value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy.
Ride Cowtherine’s Carousel, play Udders & Putters miniature golf, batting cages, driving range, Wagon Tour on the Farm, Moovers & Shakers, Cowvin’s Fast Slide, and Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral. Each wristband is good for all day fun on the date purchased. Wristbands are $22.50 (ages 12 & over) $16.50 (ages 11 & under) and can be purchased at Udders & Putters.
Jeep Lifestyle Meet and Greet
August 16th, 2025 from 11am-4pm
All Jeeps welcome!! Last year they had 1000 Jeeps – and we are hoping for MANY more this year!
Bob Pool “Orphan” Car Show
August 23rd, 2025 – 10am-3pm
Annual Bob Pool “Orphan” Vehicle show will be held at Young’s Jersey Dairy!
Fall Fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy
Don’t miss the fall fun, pumpkin picking, corn maze, and other fun activities like Miniature Golf, Driving Range, Batting Cages, Moovers & Shakers barrel ride, Cowvin’s Fast Slide, Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral at Young’s Jersey Dairy.
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Activities are priced individually. Don’t forget to visit the animals and get some ice cream while you’re there!
Pay per activities, or they offer a combo deal, a three-tab Young’s Family Fun Wristband is $17.95 (choose 3 activities/food options, or a best value five-tab wristband for $24.95 (choose 5 options).
Find more details on the website.
Cowvin’s Corny Maze Playland
August 3-November 2, 2025
Opens for weekends, then daily starting September 20 from 11am-6pm. Find your way through the 3.5 acre cornfield with twists, turns, and dead ends. $10 a person age 5 and older. Age 4 and under are free. Price includes a wagon ride to and from the maze.
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Labor Day Family Value Weekend
August 29-September 1, 2025
A special value wristband is good for all day unlimited family fun over Labor Day weekend. Play Udders & Putters miniature golf, batting cages, driving range, Moovers & Shakers, Cowvin’s Fast Slide, Cowvin’s Kiddie Corral, Cowvin’s Corny Maze, and Wagon Ride on the Farm.
Each wristband is good for all day fun on the date purchased. Cost is $22.50 (ages 12 & over) $16.50 (ages 11 & under). Wristbands can be purchased at Cowvin’s Corny Bin.
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Annual Wool Gathering
September 20-21, 2025
Observe sheep, llamas, alpacas, cashmere goats, Angora rabbits and other wool-bearing animals at the show. There will be shearing demonstrations, wool spinning, weaving and much more to see and learn.
There are over 100 vendors from several surrounding states. Admission to this event is free.
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Fall Farm Pumpkin Fun
September 20-October 26, 2024
MOO-IT-ALL Wristband – $25
For just one price, this pass grants you: the joy of hand-picking your very own pumpkin from our Pick Your Own Pumpkin patch, a ticket to navigate the twists and turns of Cowvin’s Corny Maze & Playland, and a delicious two-dip waffle cone filled with our famous Homemade Ice Cream.
Pumpkins of all sizes (starting under $3), gourds, and Indian corn are also on display for purchase. Lots of fall treats will be available too! Details.
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Family Haunted Wagon Rides
Thursday, Friday, Saturday Nights September 26- October 25, 2025
Haunted Wagon Ride and Scary Stories are designed for families with children from 7:30 pm-10 pm. It’ll be scary, but no touching, grabbing, or chasing. The ride goes into a dark cornfield with monsters and goblins. There are chainsaws (without the chains!), boo’s and other scary things going on.
$19 for adults and children ages 6 and older. Ages five and under are $9.
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Clark County Retired Teachers Car Show
October 18, 2025
Registration starts at 10am; awards at 3 pm. Supports updating Clark County’s historic one-room schoolhouse, supplies and period clothing for the students’ living history.
Winter events at Young’s
Cut your own Christmas Trees: After Thanksgiving-Until Sold Out
Search for the perfect tree to cut down at the 30 acre farm or select a freshly cut tree. They will shake, wrap and load your tree for you. Gift shop has tree stands, ornaments and gifts along many other items.
Located just south of Young’s Jersey Dairy — look for the little red tree barn next to Route 68. Monday – Friday 11am – 5:30pm. Saturday & Sunday 9am – 5:30pm Reservations required.
Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd.
Yellow Springs
(937-325-0629)
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Young’s Jersey Dairy
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
(937-325-0629)
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