Dates, Times & Fees

Due to Summer heat, our touring season is open from the Fall to the Spring, however our cafe and country store will remain open during the summer.

Dakin Dairy Farms will be open 3 dates this summer to celebrate your birthday at the farm
Saturday: May 18th, June 15th & July 20th

Sprinklers will be running to keep you cool!

  • SEASON OPENS: First Weekend in OCTOBER
  • SEASON CLOSES: Last Weekend in APRIL
  • Wednesday - Friday: 12:00 PM only
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM. These are General Public Tours, no reservations are necessary.
  • Groups of over 10 should call our Tour Director, (941) 322-2802 Ext. 308, to coordinate your personal Saturday Time.

    Scheduled School & Group Tours: $8

  • Children 2 yrs old and under: Free with an adult
  • Teachers: 1 per class FREE
  • Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - OR - call to schedule your desired time and date
  • Saturday: Call to schedule your desired time

    Farm Market: No charge

  • HOURS: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • OPEN Monday - Friday: MAY - SEPTEMBER (Closed Saturday & Sunday)
  • OPEN Monday - Saturday: OCTOBER - APRIL (Closed Sunday)

    "Old-Fashioned" Country Picnics

  • AVAILABLE AT OUR FARM MARKET
  • Featuring Our "It's All About The Cheese" Menu
  • INCLUDED: 5-Acre Farm Fun Play Area included with purchase of Picnic
  • See more at our "Old-Fashioned" Country Picnics page

    Courtyard/Playarea - 5 Acres of Good Ole Farm Fun : $3 (Fee included in tour, picnic or maze purchase)

  • Season Passes Available: $25 each 
  • INCLUDES: See More Farm Attractions section of Farm Tour and Attractions page

    Cow Train Ride: $3

  • Located inside Courtyard/Playarea and is available on Saturday’s or can be scheduled with Tour Director for other dates and times

    Hayrides: $3

  • Take a Hayride deeper into the farm, feed the ducks & perhaps see a baby calf being born as you pass by the Mooternity area!!!

    7-Acre Maze: $7 includes courtyard/playarea

  • Add The Maze to Farm Tour: $5
  • OPENS: Last Saturday in October (w/extended hours until 9pm) – check Red Box above for opening date changes – farm or crop circumstances may alter opening date
  • CLOSES: December (check Red Box above for closing weekend)

    The Maze at Night: minimum $250 - Reservation Required

  • During The Maze season you may reserve a “night in the maze”  6 - 9 PM

    Birthday Parties: BIRTHDAY PERSON FREE

  • Dakin Dairy Farms will be open 3 dates this summer to celebrate your birthday at the farm
    Saturday: May 18th, June 15th & July 20th
  • Sprinklers will be running to keep you cool!
  • CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND FEES

    Dakin Dairy Farms is a real working dairy with tractors and heavy equipment moving within the farming area.

  • Please stay within designated public areas
  • Children MUST be supervised by an accompanying adult
  • No Outside Food or Drinks Please
  • No Alcoholic Beverages
  • Shoes & Shirt Required (We recommend closed toe shoes)
  • No Pets
  • PLEASE NO climbing - Our trees are so inviting to climb, BUT unfortunately liability issues prohibit climbing
  • Check Website frequently for Events & Schedule changes