Where in Southern Illinois to find choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, pre-cut trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun!

Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of Southern Illinois's choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. Some listings are for tree farms, others are tree lots, and some only offer hay rides, sleigh rides or other winter events. READ EACH LISTING to know what each facility offers. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, please email me!

Tips:

If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO to confirm their supply, their hours and whether they have trees, are allowing choose-and-cut or just precut trees; and which attractions or winter activities are available. All three can change during the short Christmas season, due to weather, demand and the farmer's business conditions! Farms get sold, shut down or run out of trees, and I have no way of knowing, because I can't call or visit every farm every month, let alone every day. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here! DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM BY PHONE OR EMAIL!
And please tell the farmer you visit in Southern Illinois that you found their farm here! I need the farmers to realize that you found them here so that they will keep their information up to date!

Listings:

Alexander County

Bond County

Daniken Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths; roping; swags; grave decorations; crafts; already cut trees available; container trees available; evergreen boughs; hayrides; bonfire.
945 IL Rte 140, Greenville, IL 62246. Phone: 618-664-4067. Email: info@danikentreefarm.com. Directions: 5 miles West of Greenville on IL Rte 140, or Exit I-70 East at Pocahontas, IL (Exit 36). Turn north onto Pokey Road for 3 miles then East on IL Rte. 140 for 3 more miles. Open: from the Saturday after Thanksgiving until December 21, 8 am to 6 pm daily
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Scotch & White pine; Douglas, Fraser fir; Blue spruce;
Randy's Country Barn - Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths, roping, swags, centerpieces, grave blankets and saddles, heated gift shop, drilling, baling and offer free local delivery.
Phone: (618) 664-0274. 1340 E. Lake Drive, Greenville, IL 62246. Email: christmastree@netwitz.net. Directions: Take Hwy. 140 to Woburn Road. Follow Woburn Road to 1340 E. Lake Drive, Greenville, IL. Open: Monday to Thursday 3 pm to 6 pm; Friday 3 pm to 8 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9 pm to 7 pm, from the Friday After Thanksgiving until December 20th (in 2006). Our farm offers a friendly family atmosphere in a country store setting. We offer trees from 4 ft to 12 ft. We also sell soy candles, tree stands, ornaments, lights and misc gift items. Santa and his reindeer will be coming before Christmas, call for details.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Concolor Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir and Scotch Pine

Clay County

Clinton County

Santel Tree Farm - Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths, trees tied, tree shaking provided,
5135 Fall Road, Damiansville, IL 62215. Phone: 618-315-1534. Open: Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm; Tagging of trees is allowed. Directions: Interstate 64 to Exit #34, go south 1.25 miles to Fall Road. Turn right onto Fall Road, go 1/4 mile to the first drive on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Canaan Fir, Scotch Pine.
(ADDED: April 21, 2011)

Edwards County

Effingham County

Miller's Green Tree Farms - Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths, evergreen boughs; roping; grave blankets and grave pillows
2108 So. Willow, Effingham, IL 62401. Phone: 217-342-4947. Email: jmiller@effingham.net or randy@millerstrees.com. . Directions: Route 40 West of Effingham St.at Funkhouser. Open: November 29 until ??? from Noon until dark.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: White & Scotch pine;

Hancock County

Henderson County

Rocking Horse Ranch Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, centerpieces; wreaths. Also have a shaker and netter; Christmas crafts.
R. R. 1, Box 110, Lomax, IL 61454. Phone: 217-449-3369. Directions: 1 3/10 miles East of Lomax on Hwy. 96. Open: November 29 - December 20, Closed Thanksgiving Day, Monday - Friday 3pm - 6 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: White & Scotch pine; Blue spruce; Concolor fir.

Jefferson County

None found in this county

Johnson County

Allen Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths, evergreen boughs, saddles for grave stones; table decorations; gifts.
2695 Allen Road, Buncombe, IL 62912. Phone: 618-658-5678. Email: hjames@shawneelink.net. Directions: From I-57 Exit 36 East on Lick Creek Road to Elvira Road, West to Allen Road, South to Allen farm. Open: The day after Thanksgiving to December 17, from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Monday through Saturday, and 1 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Scotch Pine;

Madison County

3 B's - UPDATE: December 13, 2008: A visitor tells me they are closed until 2009 saying "All out of pre-cut and cut your own Christmas trees. Called ahead today and spoke with owner. " Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths, grave blankets, roping and greens, wagon rides!
3215 Morkel Drive, Godfrey, IL 62035. Phone: (618) 466-2957. Directions: 3 miles north of Godfrey Rt. 67. Open: 9am to- 5pm, 7 days a week from Thanksgiving to Christmas. We offer quality trees and a clean scenic farm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Scotch Pine and White Pine
Mills Apple Farm - Christmas trees, country store & bakery; wreaths, ribbons, roping, greens, decorations and grave blankets; wagon rides.
11477 Pocahontas Road, Marine, IL, 62061. Phone: 618-887-4732. Email: jerry@millsapplefarm.com. Open: from the day after Thanksgiving, 9 am to 5 pm (Closed Monday) until December 24. Market has peaches, apples. Directions: 25 miles Northeast of St. Louis, MO on Pocahontas Road between Marine and Grantfork, IL. Directions to the Farm.Also see these pages: Events ,
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Scotch pine; Balsam fir.
(UPDATED: October 25, 2009).
Route 66 ChristmasTree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas decorations, tree shaking provided, free hot chocolate,
5914 State Route 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Phone: 618-910-0506. Alternate Phone: 618-977-4869. Email: Route66ChristmasTreeFarm@gmail.com. Open: Friday and Saturday, from 9am to 5pm; Sunday, from 12pm to 5pm, Weekends starting on the Friday after Thanksgiving to December 23rd. Directions: 1.5 miles South of Hamel on the left, coming from Edwardsville, about 8 miles heading out of town on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
You Choose and We cut varieties: Colorado Blue Spruce, Norway Spruce, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
(ADDED: May 06, 2009) (UPDATED: November 17, 2011)
Sugarloaf Landscape Nursery & Tree Farm - Living Christmas trees (to plant later), Christmas wreaths,
3840 Wanda Road, Edwardsville, IL 62025. Phone: 618-692-0113. Fax: 618-692-0116. Email: sugarloafnursery@charter.net. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday by appointment only; Winter schedule weather dependent; Best to call before you come. Directions: From highway 270 take highway 255 North. Exit on New Poag Road (exit #3). Go East about 1/8th mile. Turn Right onto Wanda Road. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
Christmas tree varieties:
Living, rooted tree varieties: Blue Spruce, Colorado Blue Spruce, Eastern White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Norway Spruce, White Pine.
(UPDATED: December 05, 2009)

Marion County

Johnson's Reindeer Forest - Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Does anyone have more information about Johnson's? Write me!
Kell, IL. Phone: 618-822-6680. Open: 8am to 5pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Scotch Pine, White Pine
Shenandoah Tree Farm - Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Precut Christmas trees, Living Christmas trees (to plant later), Christmas wreaths, Christmas boughs, garlands, Christmas decorations, tree shaking provided, trees baled, free tree trimmings, winter train rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
4010 Hicks Road, Alma, IL 62807. Phone: 618-432-7127. Email: Click here for our contact form. Directions: RT. 37 NORTH Salem Illinois Court House to Martin Road follow signs. Click here for a map and directions. Open: 9:00 am til 4:30 pm on November 25, then Weekends Only until December 24th. Payment: Cash, Check. Take a ride on the Shenandoah Choo Choo Express to the tree patch with purchase of a tree. Visit our Warming Barn to enjoy free hot chocolate and coffee as you browse our Christmas Craft Items, fresh wreaths and greens.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Scotch Pine, White Pine.
PreCut varieties: Scotch Pine, White Pine.
Living, rooted tree varieties: White Pine.

Monroe County

Greattings Horse Farm - sleigh rides (weather conditions permitting!) (No trees for sale)
Waterloo, Illinois. Phone: 618-458-9986. They can bring pony rides or a whole portable petting zoo to your home for a birthday party or other gathering. They also take appointments for a sleigh ride or hay ride as the weather permits. Call for reservations and more information. (ADDED: December 08, 2009)
MDG Trees - UPDATE: November 24, 2007: They no longer sell Christmas trees.
5812 LL Road, Waterloo, IL.

Randolph County

St. Clair County

Eckert's Country Store and Farms - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Santa appearances, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
951 South Green Mount Road, Belleville, IL 62220. Phone: (618) 233-0513. Email: eckert-info@eckerts.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Updates: Click here for updates. Directions: See our website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. See our website for current crop information. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Starting as a simple roadside stand in 1910, the sixth and seventh generations of the Eckert family now operates three retail, entertainment and farming establishments in southern Illinois. Eckert's Belleville location is open year round and is home to the Country Store, Restaurant, Garden Center, Custard Shop and Pick-Your-Own farm. Visit our website to learn more about our wide array of products, ripening dates, activities and so much more!.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Scotch Pine, White Pine.
PreCut varieties: Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
(ADDED: April 27, 2011)
Eckert's Millstadt Fun Farm - Precut trees and holiday decorations also available. Shake & bale included.
2719 Eckert Orchard Road, Millstadt, IL 62260. Phone: 618-476-3260. Email: eckert-info@eckerts.com. Directions: Take Cahokia/Rte 157 east off of I-255. Drive east on Rte. 157 to Hwy. 163 Junction. Turn right on to Hwy. 163 and go south to "Eckert's Fun Farm" sign at Forest Hill School Road. Turn right and follow road around to orchard. Open: Daily starting November 29 from noon - 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Cut-your-own Scotch Pine, White Pine and Douglas Fir.

Union County

Washington County

Alfeldt's Christmas Trees - Choose and cut Christmas trees, saws furnished; evergreen boughs; free tree bag or Norway spruce seedling; White pine balled & burlapped; gift shop, wreaths, roping and grave blankets and pillows.
509 N. Cherry Street, Oakdale, IL 62268. Phone: 800-369-0797. Email: sparks@egyptian.net. Directions: located 50 miles southeast of St. Louis, follow signs 1 mile west of Oakdale. Open: November 23 to December 22 from 9 am to dark.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Scotch, Austrian & White pine; Norway,and Colorado spruce; Canaan fir.

Wayne County

Elm River Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths; grave blankets & greens.
R. R. 2, Box 128B, Cisne, IL 62823. Phone: (618) 854-4224 or 618-854-2442. Email: rwalker@wabash.net. Directions: Farm located 6 miles East of Cisne on Mt. Erie Road, 4 miles West of Mt. Erie at intersection of Road 1800 N and 2100 East. Open: November 29 - December 22 from 8am until dark, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoon.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: White & Scotch pine; Fraser fir; Colorado Blue & Norway spruce.
Shreve's Pumpkin Patch - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths, gift shop, restrooms
Route 4, Box 309, Barnhill, IL 62809. Phone: 618-516-1851. Alternate Phone: 618-896-5656. Email: bosspumpkin@yahoo.com. Open: November 24 through December 22; Monday - Thursdays, by appointment; Friday and Saturdays 10am to 5 pm, Sundays, 12pm to 5 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. A gift shop with Melissa and Doug puzzles and toys, along with Usborn books is open, along with another little shop with a huge selection of used childrens books.
Christmas tree varieties:
PreCut varieties: Fraser Fir, Noble Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine.
(ADDED: February 21, 2011) (UPDATED: November 30, 2011)

White County

Phillipstown Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, heated shop with hot chocolate and crafts. Food stand on weekends.
1771 Co. Road 1980 E, Phillipstown, IL. Phone: 618-966-3641. Email: buzverda@theramp.net. Directions: 3 miles East of Crossville, IL., Rte 14 or 3 miles West of New Harmony, IN. Open: November 20 to December 20 from 8 am to 5 pm daily..
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Scotch pine, Douglas, Canaan and Concolor fir.

Williamson County

Seymour Tree Farm - UPDATE November 28, 2007: A visitor tells me they've closed down!
Choose and cut Christmas trees, gift shop
11258 Samuel Road, Carterville, IL. Phone: 618-985-4549. Email: sefar@midwest.net. Directions: Call for directions
Wiswells Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths; grave blankets; roping; green; gift items; flocked trees; decorations
Christmas Tree Road, Herrin, IL 62933. Phone: 618-983-5114. Directions: Between Herin & Johnson City on Herrin Street Blacktop. Open: Day after Thanksgiving until the Sunday before Christmas Noon to 5 pm Monday to Friday and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturdays.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose & Cut your own: Scotch & White pine.

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