Local dairy offers milk and magic
The Miller family is once again opening Jalon Farms to the public on Dairy Day.
The fifth annual Millers’ Dairy Day on Saturday, July 16 will provide a chance to tour the farm, meet “the girls” and see how milk is bottled.
Marie Miller said visitors are encouraged to visit the bottling plant first, on their way to the barn.
New this year, the Millers have booked Toronto magicians Brent and Sarah Nicholls, better known as IncrediBrent and Super Sarah. The husband-and-wife magic and comedy team will be performing their anti-bullying magic show.
The couple met aboard Disney Cruise Line where they thrilled hundreds of families week after week with their big personalities and magical talents. After three years of travelling and performing they made their way back to Canada where they perform hundreds of shows every year.
Marie saw them perform at a school where she was supply teaching and thought they would be a great fit for Dairy Day.
“We usually keep things pretty simple but I thought, how perfect would they be? I always like to make it about families and families are happy if they see their kids having a good time,” said Marie.
Visitors are welcome to enjoy samples of milk and Belly Ice Cream Company, made with Millers’ Dairy milk.
The Millers offer a relaxing day on the farm and a chance to pet the cows and calves and other animals, which will be visiting the farm that day, including bunnies, chickens and other critters.
There will also be face painting and food will available from Affairs Bakery, featuring the chocolate milkshake made with Miller’s Dairy chocolate milk, O’Shea’s and RAY’s Place is doing a charity barbecue with food donated by Creemore Foodland.
Antique cars will be on display again this year including a collection of antique tractors that belonged to the late Glenn Millsap.
Marie said they try to source everything from Creemore, including labour from the Cybergnomes, the Clearview Township competitive robotics team, sponsored in part by Millers’ Dairy.
“But really it’s all about the girls and getting to know the girls that provide their food and that’s really what it’s all about and everything else is a sideshow,” said Marie.
The farm is open from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Admission is free.
Miller’s Dairy is located at 7280 County Road 9, just east of Creemore.
