Calder Dairy and Farm - Carleton, Michigan

Rose S.

This was my first time out here and I had so much fun. It is a great time for everyone but especially kids will love it. You get to interact with a myriad of animals and can buy feed from inside the store to give to them. And boy do those animals know it. They wait for you to come out of the store and know those little feed bags.

The ice cream was to die for, of course. The lemon poppyseed was amazing and the coffee espresso was on point.

I will say that my sister's ice cream tasted weird and had grittiness to it. The three of us all tried it and agreed it did not taste right. She let them know but the young man shrugged it off and said he couldn't help her. Lesson learned, don't get that flavor again (I really don't remember which one it was or I'd say.)

Overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to go back. If you want some family fun, definitely take a trip out here.

Stephen P.

I had never been here before and it was really awesome. Definitely a great place to take the family, the kids will love the animals and ice cream!! Admission is free which is great, so just make sure and support the farm and spend a little money. In addition to the ice creams and milks, you can buy feed to give to the goats which is a lot of fun. Will definitely be going back soon!!

tara P.

We took our grandkids here and we all had a blast. There's no admission fee to visit or pet the animals. There are 2 animal feeds for sale. One for the pond animals/birds, ducks, geese, peacocks, chickens, etc. And another kind for goats, cows, donkeys, and other farm animals. The feed was a good price at $2.50 per bag. It was kind of cloudy, not too hot so the animals were active. We did go when it rained the night prior. Sandals or good shoes are not advised as it's a farm and does get wet and muddy. I will be purchasing rain boots for next time as my grandkids already asked when they get to go back. They also have ice cream (or course) and a seating area with picnic tables. They did have the cows blocked off for their safety due to the bird flu so the cow milking sessions weren't available at that time.

Erik V.

Have always loved this place. Great ice cream and fun for kids and adults. If there was any drawback here, it’s the restrooms. Only two porta potties on site. Not impressed with this part of the visit.

Kristina S.

Honestly had a phenomenal time! With the work I do we are always looking for new ways to keep our participants engaged and having fun! Feeding the animals today and getting to see what a running farm looks like was a great activity! Highly recommend for groups or family days!

magdy Y.

5-Star Review for Calder Dairy and Farm

Calder Dairy and Farm is an absolute gem! From the moment you arrive, you’re greeted with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. Their dairy products are second to none—fresh, creamy, and full of flavor.

The farm itself is a delightful experience, especially for kids and families. Seeing the animals up close and learning about the farm-to-table process is both fun and educational.

The ice cream is a must-try—rich, smooth, and crafted with care. Whether you’re here for the delicious products or the charming farm setting, Calder Dairy and Farm delivers an unforgettable experience every time. Highly recommend!

Joe R.

New 8 bottle return limit is dumb. I paid deposit I should return and get my deposit back at my convenience. I only had 10 bottles and they wouldn't let my daughter return 2 to buy her candy. Loved this place since I was a kid but come on!

Joanne L.

This farm is great! There are so many animals to see, and they are mostly super sweet, but remember, they are real-life animals who can get over excited and nip you if they think you have food. The store is super cute, they have the best milk, chocolate milk, and strawberry milk too! So many ice cream flavors, salsas, seasonings, baking mixes and other yummy miscellaneous pantry, fridge, and freezer items.