Young’s Jersey Dairy Fall Fun, Pumpkins, and Haunted Wagon Rides

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!

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.

Scheduled tours are given every Saturday at 10:30 am. Each $5 ticket includes one cheese item from the cooler in addition to the tour. The cows are milked twice a day, and guests can watch them being milk in the barn between 4:30pm-6pm daily. 

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.

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.

Spring Specials at Young’s Jersey Dairy

Homemade Ice Cream Pint Sale

March 30th – April 2nd, 2023
Young’s Jersey Dairy’s delicious homemade ice cream is on sale for $3.29 a pint! They’ll have several thousand pints available, so stock up!

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023
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. At 2:20 PM we do it again for ages 5 to 7. At 2:40 PM we have the final hunt for ages 8 to 10. It’s FREE!

Memorial Day Weekend

May 25 – 29, 2023
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

Summer fun at Young’s

Kid’s Day

Tuesdays from June 6 to August 8, 2023
Dairy Store: Free kid’s cone with purchase of a kid’s meal.
Udders & Putters: Two rides for price of one Moovers & Shakers and Cowvin’s Fast Slide.

Family Value Wristband Week

June 12-18, 2023
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 $18 (ages 12 & over) $12 (ages 11 & under) and can be purchased at Udders & Putters.

Young’s Farmstead Cheese 14th Anniversary Weekend

June 17 & 18, 2023
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!

Independence Day Family Value Week

June 30– July 9, 2023
Take advantage of a special value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s this Independence Day Week

Jeep Lifestyle Meet and Greet

August 5th, 2023 from 11am-4pm
All Jeeps welcome!! Last year we had 500 Jeeps – and we are hoping for MANY more this year!

Bob Pool “Orphan” Car Show

August 26th, 2023 – 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.

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 5-October 29, 2023

Opens for weekends, then daily starting September 17 from 11am-6pm. Find your way through the 3.5 acre cornfield with twists, turns, and dead ends. $8.50 a person age 5 and older. Age 4 and under are free. Price includes a wagon ride to and from the maze.

Labor Day Family Value Weekend

September 1-4, 2023

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 $16 (ages 12 & over) $10 (ages 11 & under). Wristbands can be purchased at Cowvin’s Corny Bin.

Annual Wool Gathering

September 16-17, 2023

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. 

Fall Farm Pumpkin Fun

September 16-October 29, 2023

Buy your ticket at Cowvin’s Corny Bin located between the Dairy Store and the Barn and take a wagon ride to the Pumpkin Patch from 11 am – 6 pm. $10.50 per pumpkin or 3/$29, 4/$35 or 5/$45 which includes the wagon ride to the pumpkin patch.

Pumpkins of all sizes (starting under $3), gourds, and Indian corn are also on display for purchase. Details.

Family Haunted Wagon Rides

Friday & Saturday Nights in October

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.

$17 for adults and children ages 6 and older. Ages five and under are $7.

Clark County Retired Teachers Car Show

October 21, 2023

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 may be required.

Young’s Jersey Dairy 
6880 Springfield-Xenia Rd.
Yellow Springs
(937-325-0629)
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Past events; tba for 2023

The following events were held in 2022, and will be updated if scheduled for 2023.

Young’s 153rd Birthday Celebration, January 2023
Celebrate their birthday with specials all over the farm.

Valentine’s Weekend Special
February tba, 2023
Get something extra sweet for Valentine’s Day.

Homemade Ice Cream Pint Sale
Spring, 2023
Young’s Jersey Dairy’s delicious homemade ice cream is on sale!