Where in Columbia and central South Carolina 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 Columbia and central South Carolina'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 Columbia and central South Carolina 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:

Aiken County

Tom Sawyer's Christmas Trees - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Weekend Hayride, Nature Walk, and Fish Feeding
402 Uncle Duck Road, Monetta, SC 29105. Phone: (803) 685-7604. Directions: the intersection of I-20 and SC 39, go north towards Monetta for 2 and a half miles, turn left on Sawyer Road, follow signs from Highway 39. Open: Thanksgiving Day at 2pm to dark; Pre Opening Sale Sat and Sun pm before Thanksgiving, Sat, 9am to dark; Weekdays and Sunday, 2pm to dark.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, White Pine, Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire, Deodar Cedar, Fresh-cut Fraser Fir, Leyland Cypress.
Sweet Water Tree Farm, LLC - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Fresh cut Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir and Colorado Spruce up to 12'. New this year, Oregon's Vintage DESIGNER NOBLE FIR. Native trees and scrubs in pots. Hay rides on week-end, play house, horse shoe pit and putting green.
931 State Park Road, Windsor, SC. Phone: (803) 641-1018. Directions: Augusta, follow Rt 78/1 East or go to end of 520 and turn right. From Columbia, S.C., follow Rt 302 west. Rt 302 goes right by Columbia Airport. State Park Road runs between Rt 78 & 302 - East of Aiken. Open: day after Thanksgiving at 9am., Sunday, noon to dark; Sat, 9am to dark; weekdays 1 to dark or by appt..

Calhoun County

Mike Quick - Choose and cut Christmas trees
738 Old Bellville Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135
Too Goo Doo Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees UPDATE November 14, 2008: Their website is down, so be SURE to call before you go - they be no longer be in business.
Yonges Island, SC 29449. Phone: (843) 425-3802. Directions: Take Hwy 175 to Hwy 162 towards Hollywood/Edisto. Turn left at only light in Hollywood (past Piggly Wiggly). The farm will be 3 miles on your left. Open: Thanksgiving Day 12:00-6:00 pm, Weekends: 10 am to dark, Weekdays: 12:00 pm to dark.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Cedar, Leland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, White Pine, Virginia Pine. We also import premium Fraser Firs.

Edgefield County

Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Wreaths, Tree Stands, Tree Drilling, Lighted Yard Ornaments, Hayrides.
Hwy 283, Edgefield, SC. Phone: (803) 637-3930. Directions: From Edgefield, take Hwy 25 north to Hwy 283 and follow signs. From Augusta, take Hwy 28 north or McCormick Hwy 28 south to Hwy 283 (Plum Branch) and follow signs. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving, Friday to Sat, 10 am to dark; Sunday, 1pm to dark.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, NC Fraser Fir.

Kershaw County

Lee Land Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees
Cassatt Road, Camden, SC. Phone: (803) 432-9138. Email: leeland1@bellsouth.net. Leeland Farm is located on Cassatt Rd between Old Stage Coach and Lucknow Road. From Camden take US 1 north to Old Stage Coach Road. Take Old Stage Coach Rd to Yarborough Rd (approximately 9 miles). Turn right onto Yarborough Rd and travel approximately two tenths of a mile. Turn right on Cassatt Road. Farm is less than one mile down on the right. Open: November 26 from 10 am to 5:30 pm, Weekends thereafter, Sat, 10 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday, 1pm to 5:30 pm. (UPDATED: November 24, 2008)
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Red Cedar.

Lancaster County

Pa Pa John's Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Fresh handmade Wreaths from Fraser and Mixed Greenery (3 sizes) bows, table toppers, saws are available, restrooms, tree bailing, tree loading and tying. We bring in from Mountains, cut Fraser Fir & balled & burlap Fraser Fir, Blue Spruce balled and burlap.
6980 Flat Creek Road, Kershaw, SC 29067. Phone: (803) 475-9247. Email: papajohnschristmastreefarm@yahoo.com. Directions: From Charlotte, take Hwy 521 South to Lancaster (follow Beach signs) to Hwy 903 S, farm is 14 miles on right, From Lancaster, take Hwy 903 S, 14 miles on the right, From Pageland, take 601 toward Kershaw, then turn right on Hwy 903 toward Lancaster, farm is 3 miles on the right, From Camden, take 521 North to Kershaw (go to last light), turn right on Hwy 601, go approximately 7-8 miles to Hwy 903, turn left, the farm is 3 miles on the left. Open: Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Open Thanksgiving to Christmas, Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: We grow Virginia Pine, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Cedar, Carolina Sapphire.

Lee County

Cypress Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, trees tied, trees baled, free tree trimmings, saws provided, restrooms
Cypress Cemetery Road, Bishopville, SC 29010. Phone: 843-861-0560. Alternate Phone: 803-484-1469. Email: cypressfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Friday, from 1pm to dark; Saturday, from 9am to dark; Sunday, from 1pm to dark. Directions: Hartsville: Go South on US 15, towards Bishopville. Cross the Lee County line and turn left on Sandy Grove Church Road toward Cypress. Go 3 Miles, and turn right on Cypress Cemetery Road. Bishopville: Go North on US 15, towards Hartsville. Cross Lynches River and turn right on Cypress Road (Fire Station at the intersection). Go 3 Miles, and turn right on Cypress Cemetery Road. Click here for a map and directions. Open weekends from Thanksgiving; Friday afternoons, Saturdays, and Sunday afternoons. Payment: Cash, Check.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Leland (Leyland) Cypress.
You Choose and We cut varieties: Leland (Leyland) Cypress.
(ADDED: December 07, 2009)

Lexington County

Bear Creek Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Seasonal plants, Poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, Thanksgiving cactus.
564 Amicks Ferry Road, Chapin, SC 29036. Phone: (803) 345-5607. Directions: Take Amick Ferry Road from Chapin. Go 2 miles. Farm located on right side of Highway. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving. , Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5:30 pm; Sat, 9am to 6pm; Sunday, 1pm to 6pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Leyland Cypress, White Pine, Virginia Pine, Deodar Cedar, Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire, Fraser Fir.
Brown's Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas wreaths, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, trees tied, tree shaking provided, trees baled, saws provided, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, birthday parties, school tours
430 Pat Road, Lexington, SC 29073. Phone: 803-755-9676. Email: bjbrown53@msn.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Directions: From Highway #302 at Columbia Metropolitan Airport, go approximately ten miles, turn left onto Highway #6, go two and a half miles, turn right onto Fish Hatchery Road, go approximately two miles, turn right onto Pat Road, Farm is on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Country store open for fresh Christmas trees, wreaths, bows and handmade gifts from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Payment: Cash, Check. Special event of local artisans selling their hand made CRAFTS IN THE PINES will be Friday and Saturday, November 27 and 28, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, November 29, 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Free admission. (UPDATED: October 26, 2009)
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Eastern Red Cedar, Leland (Leyland) Cypress, Virginia Pine, White Pine.
You Choose and We cut varieties: Eastern Red Cedar, Leland (Leyland) Cypress, Virginia Pine, White Pine.
Fox Tree Farm and Nursery - Christmas Trees, Easter Egg Hunts
133 Virginia Pine Ln, Lexington, SC. Phone: 803-356-4052. Available for birthday parties featuring hayrides, a petting zoo, horseback rides, cookouts, and crafts.
Harmon Tree Farm, LLC - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Large Trees, Wreaths, Garland, hayrides, Christmas House, Complimentary Hot Cider, Chocolate & Coffee, Restrooms. Will dig on sight and ball & burlap growing trees, on special order.
3152 Augusta Highway, Gilbert, SC 29054. Phone: (803) 359-4454. Email: stephanie@harmontreefarmllc.com. Directions: 2 1/4 miles past Lexington high School on US 1 towards Batesburg. Open: Fall Hours: 7 days per week; Monday to Sat 10 am to 6pm; Sunday 1pm to 6pm. Winter Hours: Tue-Sat 10 pm to 5pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Deodar Cedar, Eastern Red Cedar, Fraser Fir from our NC Farm
Christmas House: Ornaments, Collectibles, Outdoor Scenes, Hayrides & Train Rides to our fields.
Hollow Creek Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Special "Choose & (we) Dig" section of Trees grown in Root Control bags. Wreaths, Bows, Tree Skirts, Christmas Cactus, Drill Stands, Hayrides, Trim Shop, Restrooms. Free Hot Chocolate, Coffee & Color Books.
228 Windmill Road, Gilbert, SC 29054. Phone: (803) 892-3662 or 1-800-761-3276. Email: hollowcreek@pbtcomm.net. Directions: Go 9 miles west of Lexington on US 378. Turn left onto Priceville Rd (Citgo on right). Go 1 and a half miles, turn right onto Windmill Road. Open: Day after Thanksgiving Day, 1pm to 5:45pm (dark), Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5:45pm. Wholesale, also.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Concolor Fir, Scotch Pine, Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, White Pine, Carolina Sapphire, Deodar Cedar, Red Cedar, Fraser Fir, Potted Leyland Cypress, Sapphires & Deodar Cedars, Balled Blue Spruce.
Leaphart's Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees
252 Jeffcoat Road, Wagner, SC 29164. Phone: (803) 564-5048; (803) 755-9582. Directions: I-20 West from Columbia to Exit 44, left on Pond Branch Road, across bridge, Right on Neely Wingard Road. (approx 5 miles). I-20 East from Augusta to Exit 44, Turn right on Pond Branch Road, then right on Neely Wingard Rd (approx 5 miles). From Batesburg or Pelion, Hwy 178 to Fairview crossroads. Turn on Neely Wingard Road (approx 3 miles). Open: Saturday, 8am to dark; Sunday, 1pm to dark.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar.
Old Barn Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees
Address: see directions. Phone: (803) 345-9119 or (803) 345-5607. Directions:1.3 miles from Chapin on Old Lexington Highway. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving, Monday to Friday, 3pm to 5:30 pm, Sat, 9am to 5:30 pm; Sunday, 1pm to 5:30 pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Virginia Pine, Red Cedar, Carolina Sapphire.
Price's Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Wreaths, Bows, Crafts
228 Maple Road, Lexington, SC 29073. Phone: (803) 356-4005. Directions: Off Highway 1 between 1-26 and 1-20 around Oak Grove Area near Barnyard Flea market. Take Maple Road Farm approximately 1 mile on right. Signs will be at Highway 1 & driveway Follow signs. Open: November 25 - December 18th, Monday to Sat, 9 am to dark; Sunday, 1:30 pm to dark.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: ???
Precut: Fraser Fir, Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar, White Pine.
Taylor's Christmas Tree Farm - choose and cut Christmas Tree
1129 Windy Road, Gilbert, SC, 29054. Phone: 803-892-3311. Email us at: seangtaylor@msn.com. Taylors specializes in Virginia Pine, Eastern Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Deadora Cedar, Carolina Sapphire and Frasier Firs. Customers can cut their own tree or have the tree cut for them. Taylor’s offers needle removal, tree stands, wreaths and other items.
Open: From Thanksgiving day until Christmas, weekdays from 3pm until dark, weekends 9am until dark. Directions: Six miles west of Lexington on U.S. 1, turn left on Windy Road, farm 3.3 miles. Taylor’s is located off US Highway #1 five miles west of Lexington and three miles south of US Highway #1 along Windy Road.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, Cedar, Fir, Leyland, White Pine, Carolina, Dedora, & Atlantic White Cedar.
Wilbur & Julia McCartha - Choose and cut Christmas trees
611 C Ave, West Columbia, SC 29169. Phone: (803) 791-1287.

Newberry County

Sharon Ringer - Choose and cut Christmas trees
20670 US Hwy 76, Newberry, SC 29108. Phone: (803) 276-0161.
Wicker's Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Christmas decorations, tree shaking provided, trees baled, free tree trimmings, saws provided, winter train rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
940 Mud Creek Road, Newberry, SC 29108. Phone: 803-321-0328. Alternate Phone: 803-924-0362. Open: Day after Thanksgiving thru December 23rd; 2:00 pm until dark on Monday thru Thursday; 10:00 am until dark on Friday and Saturday; 1:00 pm until dark on Sundays. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located at in the Saint Philip's community, one quarter mile off of Highway 219. Take Exit 76 (HWY 219) off of Interstate 26 heading toward the town of Pomaria and follow the signs. We are only minutes outside of Newberry, SC. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut varieties: Carolina Sapphire, Eastern Red Cedar, Fraser Fir, Leland (Leyland) Cypress.
You Choose and We cut varieties: Carolina Sapphire, Eastern Red Cedar, Leland (Leyland) Cypress.
PreCut varieties: Fraser Fir.
(ADDED: March 10, 2010) (UPDATED: March 17, 2010)

Orangeburg County

Richland County

Becky's Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Free Hayrides.
Address: see directions. Phone: (803) 206-8825. Directions: From Columbia, take 378 east toward Sumter; At Horrell Hill light, turn left onto Harmon Road, Follow signs; From Sumter, take 378 west; Turn right at Horrell Hill, Follow signs. Open: November 26 to December 19, Friday, pm to 5:30 pm; Sat, 10 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday, pm to 5:30 pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, Red Cedar, Leyland Cypress, Fraser Fir
Seekhaven Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Free Hayrides.
Lower Richland Area, SC. Phone: (803) 787-2783. Directions: Head east on Sumter Highway US 378, 0.8 miles past McEntire Air National Guard base. Turn right at Mr. Bunky's onto Old Congaree Run. Go 3 tenths of a mile. Farm is on left across from Lower Richland Masonic Lodge. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving. Then weekends, Friday, 1pm to 5pm, Saturday, 10 am to 5pm, and Sunday, 1:30 pm to 5pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar,
Precut: Fraser Fir.

Saluda County

Matthews Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Fresh wreaths, hayrides, free hot chocolate, coffee, special Christmas cider.
Phone: (803) 685-3622. Directions: South of Saluda (9 miles) on Hwy 178. North of Batesburg 8 miles on Hwy 178. Open: Thanksgiving Day, 7 days per week, 8am to 7pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Virginia Pine, White Pine, Leyland Cypress, Red Cedar,
Precut: Fraser Fir.
Wright's Christmas Tree Farm - Choose and cut Christmas trees, Cutting, bailing and loading services, freshly made wreaths & garlands; canteen services, picnic facilities, ample parking, weekend hayrides to fields.
Route 1, Box 220, Ward, SC 29166. Phone: (803) 685-7952 or 7860. Directions: Located off Highway 23 & 39, 2 miles northeast of Ward, SC. Open: November 25 - December 22, Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday, 1pm to 5:30 pm.
Christmas tree varieties:
U-Choose and Cut your own: Leyland Cypress, Deodar Cedar, Virginia Pine,
Precut: Fraser Fir, Red Cedar, White Pine, Carolina Sapphire, Clemson Greenspire.

Sumter County

Jackie Hawthorne - Choose and cut Christmas trees
2155 Lloyd Drive, Sumter, SC 29154. Phone: (803) 481-9024.

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