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Jiffy Factory Tour - With Corny

Mix It Up at the Jiffy Factory Tour in Chelsea, MI

Where is the one and only factory that makes Jiffy mix? Chelsea, MI – a short drive from Ann Arbor. We have taken the Jiffy Mix Tour twice with my daughter’s Girl Scout Troop.

Update August 15, 2023: Jiffy Factory Tours were cancelled in March 2020. They have not been offered since. We will check back periodically in hopes of them resuming shortly. Once they resume, we will take a tour to update our information. While you wait, you can check out one of their Virtual Tour videos are available.

About the Jiffy Factory Tour

The Jiffy Factory Tour is a free, one hour tour. It starts with an Introduction to Chelsea Milling Company and Jiffy Mixes. Then you’ll take the tour through the Factory with an emphasis on the packaging plant. Wrap-Up. In total, the tour lasts about an hour.

Introduction/About Jiffy

The tour starts with an introductory informative video presentation with information about the company. The video stars “Corny”. Did you know that Jiffy has a 92% market share in Corn Muffin Mixes. All of their mixes are made and packaged at their Chelsea Plant.

Jiffy Factory Tour - Informative Video staring "Corny"

Also in the video room, Jiffy mix products and merchandise are available for purchase. While you tour the factory, your purchases are gathered and are brought to you at the end. I bought a 12 pack of Jiffy Mixes and an insulated shopping bag.

Jiffy Factory Tour - Merchandise - Refrigerated bags, hats, cook book, and tour cases of mixes (Photo from 2017, prices are likely out of date)
Note: Photo is from 2017. Prices have likely increased.

During the video we also received complimentary beverages – bottled water and tea/coffee were available for the adults. When we took the tour in 2013, we received muffin samples. I was disappointed that we did not get a sample on our last visit in 2017.


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Factory Tour

Before starting the Jiffy Factory Tour, all guests need to done hair nets (and beard covers if anyone has a beard).

Jiffy Factory Tour - Tween girl wearing Hair Net

During the Factory Tour, we saw one of the mixing lines. It was not running during our visit. Not only does Jiffy mill the grains and blend the mixes, they also make their own boxes. Some of the printing is done off site, but box assembly and case identification are done onsite.

Most of what you see on the tour is the packaging portion of the plant. They were slow while we were there with some equipment was down for cleaning. With the units offline, we had a closer look at the case packer and other equipment.



Wrap-Up

Jiffy Mix Plant Tours end in the shipping bay. At the end of your tour, each guest receives a goody bag for visiting. The kids goody bags included one mix, an activity book, stickers, and more. The adult goody bag included two mixes and a recipe book.

Plan Your Tour of the Jiffy Factory

Jiffy Plant Tours are free!! They are open to both groups and individuals. Kids must be in first grade or older to participate. We have always visited with a group – twice with her Girl Scout troop and once with her class.

Check the Chelsea Milling Company website for more details on the Jiffy Factory Tour.

Schedule your Tour

Tours run from 9a-3p Monday-Friday (except for major holidays).

Reservations are required for a Jiffy Factory Tour. Make a reservation by calling 734-475-1361 and asking for the tour department.

Visit the Jiffy Chelsea, MI Plant

The Jiffy Plant’s address is 201 W North Street.

Spend the Day in Chelsea

Consider extending your stay while in Chelsea.

Smokehouse 52 BBQ is a great place to have lunch before or after your tour. Of course they serve Jiffy Corn Muffins.

These playgrounds are also a great place for your group of kids to gather before the tour. Maybe you can even bring some treats you’ve made with Jiffy mixes to set the mood.

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What will you be making after your visit? Jiffy muffins, pizza crust, or something with the baking mix?

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