Steed’s Dairy in Grovetown stands as a cherished treasure in the CSRA, offering a quintessential autumn experience for generations of local families. Long before it became the region’s premier destination for fall festivities, the property was a true working dairy farm rooted in rich agricultural history.
The story of Steed’s Dairy traces back to the 1930s, when John Steed Sr. purchased land off Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown after relocating from Lincoln County. In 1946, his son, John Steed Jr., introduced a small herd of Jersey cows to the property. A few years later, in 1953, he brought two of the very first Holstein cows into Columbia County—a bold move that proved exceptionally successful and helped shape the dairy landscape of the region.
As the decades passed and the surrounding area urbanized, many local agricultural operations faded away. Rather than closing its doors, the Steed family adapted to changing times. In 2010, the third generation of the Steed family launched "The Maize at Steed’s Dairy," transforming the farm into a dynamic agritourism venue that honors its heritage while bringing joy to thousands of visitors each season.
Today, visiting Steed’s Dairy is an autumn rite of passage. Guests can spend hours exploring the sprawling five-acre corn maze, enjoying scenic hayrides around the pasture, and hand-picking the perfect pumpkin from the patch. Children and adults alike adore the hands-on attractions, which include a friendly petting zoo, a massive corn kernel pit, rubber duck races, giant tube slides, and a giant jumping pillow. To keep the connection to its working-farm roots alive, the dairy also hosts live cow-milking demonstrations, offering young visitors an engaging, educational peek into real farm life.
This fall, CSRA City Lifestyle magazine is thrilled to partner with this Steed's Dairy for a special community celebration! We warmly invite all of our readers, neighbors, and friends to join us for CSRA City Lifestyle Afternoon at Steed’s Dairy on Sunday, October 25th from 1:00 - 3:00PM.
It’s the ultimate prelude to Halloween! Children are encouraged to dress up in their favorite festive Halloween costumes, and we will have plenty of delicious candy waiting for the little trick-or-treaters as they explore the farm. Gather your family, put on your festive attire, and spend a crisp autumn evening creating unforgettable memories with us under the big Georgia sky. We can't wait to see you there!
Visiting Steed’s Dairy is an autumn rite of passage.