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 W**e 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]

09/04/2026
Come try Goat, Cow and Sheep Milk Cheeses!All made here! We are open Tuesday- Saturday , 12-5 pm.
09/04/2026

Come try Goat, Cow and Sheep Milk Cheeses!
All made here! We are open Tuesday- Saturday , 12-5 pm.

08/26/2026

Immediate Job Opening at Lively Run

Full Time Packaging Associate: This position is a great opportunity for an employee who would like to work with a well established growing company. Duties will include packaging, labeling, shipping product and assisting with sanitary maintenance of the plant and workspaces

Full Time 40/hr. work week
Benefits
PTO
Hourly rate based on experience

Requirements

Each applicant should be able to stand for extended periods of time, perform repetitive work, be able to lift 50+ lbs. and work a full 40 hr. workweek. The position requires attention to detail surrounding labeling and dating packaging with the correct information. The ability to follow directions, food safety regulations and finish daily tasks is required.

Building pallets and utilizing a forklift is a plus but not required.

Attention to detail is required to follow food safety and batch tracking protocols.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company that is rapidly growing with room for advancement.

If you are a hard worker who would like to join a dynamic team of award winning Cheesemakers this job is for you!

PLEASE No phone calls, messages, social media posts or in person inquiries

SEND ALL INQUIRIES AND RESUMES TO
[email protected]

Good company, good cheese, perfect afternoon!
08/20/2026

Good company, good cheese, perfect afternoon!

Our kritters in the barn are all very friendly. Come and say " hi"!
08/07/2026

Our kritters in the barn are all very friendly. Come and say " hi"!

It is time! Hooves are too long, they need some trimming!
08/01/2026

It is time! Hooves are too long, they need some trimming!

07/30/2026

Come and taste our artisan cheeses!
07/24/2026

Come and taste our artisan cheeses!

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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