Kewaskum, Wi – Here’s a well-needed injection of summer. The Washington County Dairy Promotions Committee has announced details on the 2026 Washington County Breakfast on the Farm.
Planning for the longtime summer tradition is already well underway for the 2026 Washington County Breakfast on the Farm.
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The Washington County Dairy Promotions Committee announced the 38th annual event will be Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 7 a.m. to noon, hosted by the Volm family at Iron Ridge Dairy LLC, 5385 Sunset Drive in Kewaskum.
The farm is just north of CTH D and west of Townline Road.
Iron Ridge Dairy is operated by brothers Justin Volm and his wife Richelle, and Shaun Volm and his wife Sandra. While the family is new to hosting Breakfast on the Farm, committee members say their enthusiasm made the decision an easy one.
“They kind of stepped up,” said Mike Strupp, chair of the Washington County Dairy Promotions Committee.
Strupp said the opportunity came about through a casual conversation at the Farm Service Agency office in West Bend.
“Justin came in one day, and Barb Schultz Cleaver just threw it out there, asked if they’d ever think about hosting. He said he’d think it over, and later that same day he called back and said, ‘Yeah, we’ll do it.’”
The 2026 event will mark the first time the Volm family has hosted Breakfast on the Farm.
Despite the name, Iron Ridge Dairy is located in Kewaskum, a detail that often sparks curiosity. Strupp said the farm’s history traces to a previous property near Iron Ridge in neighboring Dodge County.
“They had purchased a farm over near Iron Ridge on Highway S,” he said. “That’s where the name came from. That farm needed major rebuilding, so they constructed a new parlor at their current location. They already owned the Kewaskum farm, and that’s where Iron Ridge Dairy really took shape.”
Organizers are currently gathering photos and historical background from the Volm family to share with the public as the event approaches.
While the format of the breakfast will remain familiar, there will be a few updates heading into 2026. Strupp said pricing will shift to a flat $13 per person, eliminating advance ticket pricing.
“It’s a challenging event financially,” Strupp said. “Last year we lost some money, partly because people don’t like getting bused in to the host farm for breakfast. They want to park in the field and walk up to the barns. We learned that experience matters.”
Sponsorships continue to play a key role in supporting the event, which showcases Washington County agriculture and gives the public a firsthand look at modern dairy farming.
Breakfast favorites will return, including pancakes, sausage, cheese curds, and of course dairy favorites like chocolate milk. Serving will run continuously from 7 a.m. until noon.
“Everybody likes to see Breakfast on the Farm,” Strupp said. “It’s a good thing for agriculture and the community.”
More details, including menus and farm history, are expected to be released in the coming months.
