Celebrate National Dairy Month 2026 with These Local Events

Celebrate National Dairy Month 2026 with These Local Events

National Dairy Month 2026 is off to a great start. Learn about local events in your area to celebrate the power and joy of real dairy.

National Dairy Month 2026 Local Events

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Farm Day at Nighthawk Ace Hardware in Greensboro, NC

Nighthawk Ace Hardware is hosting a community Farm Day, featuring community vendors, livestock nutritionists, and feed sales representatives. Kassidy, our NC Southeast Dairy Ambassador, will be on site to highlight and celebrate National Dairy Month with fun dairy games and giveaways.

Walthall Dairy Festival in Tylertown, MS

Walthall Dairy Festival in Tylertown, MS

The Walthall County Dairy Festival in Mississippi has been described by out-of-town media as one of the best old-time festivals in existence. The festival is free to attend for a day full of live entertainment, car and tractor shows, food trucks, pageants, and exciting contests, making it a real treat for families looking for a day of fun. Come grab some free ice cream and milk from Prairie Farms, meet a real dairy cow, and learn a bit about the history of the dairy industry in Mississippi.

Don't miss out on the excitement of the Dairy Festival. Stop by Saturday, June 6, starting at 8 AM and ending at dark with a fireworks display at Holmes Water Park in Tylertown, Mississippi!

National Moofest in Athens, TN

National Moofest in Athens, TN

Get ready for McMinn County’s beloved dairy festival: National MooFest is back on Saturday, June 1, in historic downtown Athens, Tennessee!

From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., join the fun as we celebrate all things dairy, agriculture, and local culture! Join this family-friendly event featuring several popular activities, including the Maggie Strutt, Athens Soap Box Derby qualifying finals, local shopping, over 100 food, crafts, and arts vendors, Mayfield Dairy Farms contests, and interactive agricultural exhibits. There will also be live entertainment on two stages, ending with a bluegrass theme. MooFest is presented by Mayfield Dairy Farms, celebrating 100 years of producing world-famous ice cream; The City of Athens; McMinn County Tourism Board; AgCentral; UT Extension; and Friendly City Festivals. 

Putnam Dairy Festival in Eatonton, GA

Putnam Dairy Festival in Eatonton, GA

Come visit The Dairy Alliance at the 65th annual Putnam Dairy Festival on Saturday, June 6, and have an ice cream on us!  🍦

Join us in downtown Eatonton, Georgia, for all the festival has to offer, including the 10K & 5K Terrapin Trot & 1 Mile Fun Run, dairy parade starting at 10 AM, and all kinds of fun vendors from food to arts and crafts. For more information, visit https://putnamcodairyfestival.com/.


Dairy Nights at the Lexington Legends Ballgame in Lexington, KY Group Photo

Friday, June 12, 2026

Dairy Nights at the Lexington Legends Ballgame in Lexington, KY

Batter up for a legendary night celebrating dairy!

Join us for Dairy Nights at the Ballgame, a beloved tradition going strong for almost 20 years! Thanks to the amazing partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Kentucky Dairy Development Council (KDDC), and incredible sponsors, we're shining the spotlight on the hardworking farmers who make this industry thrive.

Catch the action at the Lexington Legends baseball game! Score awesome promotional giveaways and enjoy the fun atmosphere! Let's honor the farmers who bring fresh, delicious dairy to our tables every day! Don’t miss out—swing by and celebrate dairy at the ballgame!


Explore More Children’s Museum’s Farm Day in Harrisonburg, VA

Saturday, June 13, 2026

Explore More Children’s Museum’s Farm Day in Harrisonburg, VA

Farm fun awaits! The Dairy Alliance is teaming up with Explore More Children’s Museum for another incredible Farm Day during Harrisonburg’s Best.Weekend.Ever! annual event. From 1:00-5:00 pm, come enjoy free milk, adorable live farm animals, and exciting farm-themed activities at the museum. Don’t miss out on a day full of dairy delights and country charm!

Anderson County Farmers Market Dairy Day in Anderson, SC

Anderson County Farmers Market Dairy Day in Anderson, SC

Dairy lovers, unite! The Anderson County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and Pendleton 4-H are bringing Dairy Day to the Anderson County Farmers Market on June 13! Get ready for free ice cream, interactive dairy activities, and awesome giveaways!

Do you think you know your dairy facts? Put your knowledge to the test and win fun prizes throughout the day’s event! Don’t miss this udder-ly delightful celebration of all things dairy!


Biloxi Shuckers Dairy Night at the Ballpark in Biloxi, MS flyer

Friday, June 19, 2026

Biloxi Shuckers Dairy Night at the Ballpark in Biloxi, MS

It’s National Dairy Month! The Biloxi Shuckers are celebrating the power of real dairy milk, packed with high-quality protein to fuel our bodies, strengthen our game, and support local farmers. Bring the whole family to Farmer’s Night on June 19 for a fun evening of baseball, fireworks, and most importantly, free ice cream!


Brookhaven, Mississippi, Farmers Market Dairy Day in Brookhaven, MS 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Brookhaven, Mississippi, Farmers Market Dairy Day in Brookhaven, MS (Date Subject to Change)

Visit the Brookhaven, Mississippi Farmers Market on Saturday, June 20, to celebrate June Dairy Month with some free ice cream and educational handouts from The Dairy Alliance!  From 8 am to 12 pm, join for a tractor show, petting zoo, all kinds of vendors selling local products, and free entertainment for all ages!

Anderson County Farmers Market Dairy Day in Anderson, SC

Wytheville Farmers Market in Wytheville, VA

Celebrate National Dairy Month in Southwest Virginia! Join local dairy farmers at the Wytheville Farmers Market on June 21 for a day dedicated to all things dairy!

Enjoy:

  • Delicious dairy product samples

  • Eye-catching dairy-themed displays

  • Fun promotional goodies

Don’t miss this moo-velous celebration! Bring your friends and family for a dairy-filled day of fun!


Sunday, June 21, 2026

Burlington Sock Puppets vs. Danville Dairy Daddies sponsored by The Dairy Alliance in Burlington, NC

We're proud to expand our partnership with these Old North State League baseball teams, fueling players and fans alike with the power of delicious, real milk dairy. The Dairy Alliance is proud to sponsor a matchup between the Sock Puppets and Dairy Daddies on June 21. Dairy fun will be highlighted throughout the game, but be sure to join us again for a special farmer night on July 30, recognizing the hardworking dairy farmers in North Carolina. The night will be filled with dairy food samples, dairy swag, and the chance to meet and chat with local North Carolina dairy farmers.  


Friday, June 26,  2026

Anderson County Farmers Market Dairy Day in Anderson, SC

Dairy Nights at the Bowling Green Hotrods Ballgame in Bowling Green, KY

Batter up for a legendary night celebrating dairy!

Join us for Dairy Nights at the Ballgame, a beloved tradition going strong for almost 20 years! Thanks to the amazing partnership with The Dairy Alliance, Kentucky Dairy Development Council (KDDC), and incredible sponsors, we're shining the spotlight on the hardworking farmers who make this industry thrive.

Catch the action at the Bowling Green Hotrods baseball game!

Score awesome promotional giveaways and enjoy the fun atmosphere! Let's honor the farmers who bring fresh, delicious dairy to our tables every day! Don’t miss out. Swing by and celebrate dairy at the ballgame!


June 2026

Anderson County Farmers Market Dairy Day in Anderson, SC

Boondocks BBQ and Creamery in Wedowee, Alabama

Looking for a tasty treat to celebrate June’s National Dairy Month? 

Boondocks BBQ and Creamery in Wedowee, Alabama, has you covered with some delicious seasonal milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, and homemade waffle cones! They are celebrating June Dairy Month by using real dairy and handing out bracelets and coloring books from The Dairy Alliance all month long. Follow Boondocks BBQ and Creamery on social media to look out for special National Dairy Month events and sweet treats!


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