Lively Run Dairy

Lively Run Dairy For over 30 years Lively Run Goat Dairy has been providing high-quality, authentic artisanal goat ch Come and see a sustainable and community-minded farm.
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Lively Run Goat Dairy is one of the longest operating commercial goat dairies in the country, beginning production in New York State in 1982 and pioneering goat cheese in the American marketplace. The Messmer family took over operations of Lively Run in 1995, after Steve was discharged from military service and brought his family back from Europe in the early 1990s. The entire Messmer family works

to continue the mission of bringing to the Finger Lakes region healthy, sustainable and delicious goat cheese reminiscent of the cheese they enjoyed while living in Germany and France. Lively Run Goat Dairy is an associate member of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and an AgriTourism & Education Stop. Come and see our mischievous goat kids each spring. Come and see where fine award winning Finger Lakes cheese begins. We are open for tastings , goat yoga and barn visits May 1st through the end of October. Our hours are Wednesday- Sunday 12pm to 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m . Cheese tastings include 10 cheeses with locally produced condiments. Join us for goat yoga on Saturday and Sunday mornings, let your kids bottle feed our kids in the spring. Join us for ”CheeseO'Clock" to learn how we make cheese at Lively Run Dairy. tasting. For private Goat Yoga sessions call us at 607-532-4647 or contact us at [email protected]
For bigger group reservation contact us at [email protected]

05/21/2026

The store and barn will be open May 1 through end of October. Tuesday- Saturday 12pm- 5pm.
04/30/2026

The store and barn will be open May 1 through end of October. Tuesday- Saturday 12pm- 5pm.

Did you know our Cayuga Blue was named one of the most influential cheeses in the U.S. by Saveur magazine? 🧀 It's earthy...
04/20/2026

Did you know our Cayuga Blue was named one of the most influential cheeses in the U.S. by Saveur magazine?
🧀 It's earthy, umami, and perfectly crumbly.
Pair it with a local Finger Lakes Riesling for the ultimate weekend treat.
Who's a blue cheese lover here? 👇

04/18/2026
Named after the first woman to settle on our land, our 'Phebe' cheese is a tribute to heritage. Aged for over two years...
04/16/2026

Named after the first woman to settle on our land,
our 'Phebe' cheese is a tribute to heritage. Aged for over two years on wooden boards, it's sharp, caramelly, and full of history.
A true taste of the Finger Lakes. Have you tried this aged gem yet?

Fresh. Mellow. Squeaky. 🧀Our Cheese Curds are made from pasteurized cow milk and packed fresh so you get that iconic squ...
04/12/2026

Fresh. Mellow. Squeaky. 🧀

Our Cheese Curds are made from pasteurized cow milk and packed fresh so you get that iconic squeak in every bite. Simple, delicious, and impossible to put down.

🛒 Shop now! https://livelyrun.com/product/curd/

This one melts in your mouth — literally. 🧀✨Sheldrake Moon is our whole milk, bloomy-rind cheese inspired by the moonlig...
04/09/2026

This one melts in your mouth — literally. 🧀✨

Sheldrake Moon is our whole milk, bloomy-rind cheese inspired by the moonlight on Cayuga Lake. Creamy, rich, and pairs perfectly with a dry Riesling or cider.

🛒 Shop now! https://livelyrun.com/product/sheldrake-moon/

Is it just me, or do you miss the summer sun as much as I do? ☀️🐏I’m already dreaming of those long, warm afternoons wit...
03/22/2026

Is it just me, or do you miss the summer sun as much as I do? ☀️🐏
I’m already dreaming of those long, warm afternoons with lush green grass and award-winning cheese tastings! 🧀🌿
Tag someone in the comments who misses summer as much as we do! 👇✨

This is one of the stories we’re really proud of.When Lively Run Goat Dairy first made Cayuga Blue, goat cheese itself w...
03/07/2026

This is one of the stories we’re really proud of.
When Lively Run Goat Dairy first made Cayuga Blue, goat cheese itself was still new to many people in the U.S. Making a blue cheese from goat’s milk was even more unusual. It took patience, confidence, and a belief that doing things the right way would matter in the end.
That same spirit still guides our farm today — and you can taste it in every wheel we make.
Over the years, Cayuga Blue has become one of the most recognized goat cheeses in the country. It was named one of the 25 Most Important Cheeses in America and has earned several medals at the annual American Cheese Society Judging & Competition, including First Place in 2017.
Order now: https://livelyrun.com/product/cayuga-blue/

Address

8978 County Road 142
Interlaken, NY
14847

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

(607) 532-4647

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