You’ll Have Loads Of Fun At This Dairy Farm In Alabama With Incredible Homemade Ice Cream
If you’ve been looking for a unique place to take your family, consider a visit to Blue Ribbon Dairy. Blue Ribbon Dairy is a wonderful place in Alabama that’s great for a day trip. If you have kids, you’ll definitely want to make plans for a visit. To learn all about Blue Ribbon Dairy, take a look below.
Blue Ribbon Dairy is a Grade A dairy farm that's located off the beaten path in Tallassee, Alabama.
The farm's 4th-generation owner, Michaela Wilson, milks an average of 32 cows twice a day in the same barn her grandfather built many decades ago. The three breeds currently milked include the following: Holstein, Brown Swiss, and Jersey. Visitors are welcome to watch these cows as they're milked.
Blue Ribbon Dairy is open to the public Sunday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. For ages 2 and under, admission is free. Visitors of the farm can participate in a few different activities, including bottle feeding the calves, which take place every day at 3:30 p.m. (when available).
While at the farm, you'll definitely want to give the homemade ice cream a try. It's made onsite and is available in a variety of delicious flavors. Pints and half pints are available. Ice cream (scooped and cones) is offered Sunday through Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Blue Ribbon Dairy also offers pony rides, which currently take place Thursday and Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rides cost $5 (cash only).
A variety of events can also be held at Blue Ribbon Dairy, including birthday parties and field trips. If this interests you, be sure to reach out to the owner for information.
For more information about Blue Ribbon Dairy, including other items sold at the farm store, you can view the Blue Ribbon Dairy website or the Blue Ribbon Dairy, LLC Facebook page. NOTE: Dogs are NOT allowed.
Have you ever visited a dairy farm? If so, please feel free to share your experience with us in the comments below.
Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.
