Christmas Tree Farms in Kentucky

Q: How many Christmas tree farms are there in Kentucky?

17 are listed here, as of 2026-10-09, across 14 counties; 12 of them offer choose and cut. The list is compiled from public listings and Kentucky growers association directories, so a farm that has no web presence may be missing.

Q: When do Christmas tree farms in Kentucky open?

Most open the weekend after Thanksgiving, Friday through Sunday, and stay open until the middle of December or until the trees run out. Hours differ from farm to farm and change with the weather, so check the farm's page or call before you drive.

Q: What kinds of Christmas trees do Kentucky farms grow?

The farms listed here name White pine, Fraser fir, Scotch pine and Canaan fir most often. Kentucky farms run from the eastern hills to the bluegrass, with Scotch pine, white pine and Fraser fir, and many are small cut your own lots on family land.

Q: Can I cut my own tree at a Kentucky farm?

Yes. 12 of the listed Kentucky farms are choose and cut, which means you walk the field and cut a standing tree yourself, usually with a saw the farm lends or rents. 7 also sell pre-cut trees. Call first in a wet or snowy week.

Q: Do I need a permit to cut a Christmas tree in Kentucky?

At a farm, no: you pay for the tree. Cutting on public land is a different matter, and the national permits guide explains which agencies issue tags and how to find yours.

Q: Where can I find Kentucky growers and their events?

The Kentucky Christmas Tree Association (kychristmastreefarms.com) is the state's growers association, and its site is the place to look for member farms and the state's season.

Q: How do I keep my tree fresh at home?

Make a fresh cut of about a half inch off the base before it goes in the stand, keep the stand full of plain water (about a quart a day for each inch of trunk diameter), and keep the tree away from heat vents, fireplaces and direct sun.

Kentucky farms run from the eastern hills to the bluegrass, with Scotch pine, white pine and Fraser fir, and many are small cut your own lots on family land.

Photo: “Christmas tree farm IA”, Unknown author, Public domain

Kentucky at a glance

Farms listed as of 2026-10-09

Farms in Kentucky

across 14 counties

Choose and cut

walk the field and cut your own

Pre-cut

cut earlier and ready to load

Species named

White pine, Fraser fir and Scotch pine

The farms

Christmas tree farms in Kentucky

Gubser Tree Farm, LLC
Alexandria, KY, Campbell County
Choose and cut, pre-cut
Trees: Scotch pine, Norway spruce, Fraser fir, White pine
Also: wreaths, garland, swags, gift shop
Opens: 2026 Dates: November 21, 22, 27, 28, 29; December 5, 6, 12, 13; 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
gubsertreefarm.com Directions
Barker's Christmas Tree Farm
Lexington, KY, Fayette County
Choose and cut
Trees: Canaan fir, White pine, Douglas fir
Also: wreaths, greenery, tree shaking, tree baling
Opens: Friday after Thanksgiving: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
barkerschristmastreefarm.com Directions
Twin Bridges Tree Farm
Alvaton, KY, Warren County
Choose and cut
Trees: White pine, Scotch pine, Norway spruce
Also: wreaths, tree shaking, tree baling
Opens: We are open the Friday after Thanksgiving, 9 am - dark, Sat. 9 am - dark, & Sun. 12 noon - dark
twinbridgestreefarm.com Directions
Roberts Family Farm
Guston, KY, Meade County
Choose and cut, pre-cut
Trees: White pine, Fraser fir
Also: wreaths, garland, gift shop, bakery
robertsfamilyfarmky.com Directions
Stateline Pines Christmas Tree Farm
Hickman, KY, Fulton County
Choose and cut
Trees: Scotch pine, White pine, Virginia pine
Also: tree shaking, tree baling
Opens: We typically open the weekend after Thanksgiving.
Directions
Hartman Tree Farm
Bowling Green, KY, Warren County
Choose and cut
Trees: Scotch pine, White pine
Also: wreaths, tree stands, tree shaking, tree baling
Opens: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Thanksgiving until Christmas, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Directions
Mills Tree Farm
London, KY, Laurel County
Choose and cut
Trees: Douglas fir, White pine, Virginia pine, Canaan fir, Concolor fir, Scotch pine
Also: wreaths, garland, gift shop, Santa visits
Directions
Nieman's Christmas Tree Farm
Lexington, KY, Fayette County
Choose and cut
Trees: Fraser fir
Also: pre-tagging
kychristmastree.com Directions
Sherwood Acres Christmas Trees
Harrodsburg, KY, Mercer County
Pre-cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Balsam fir
Also: wreaths, garland, swags, gift shop
sherwoodacreschristmastrees.com Directions
Judy Tree Farm
Mt. Sterling, KY, Montgomery County
Pre-cut
Trees: Fraser fir
Also: tree baling
Opens: Opening on Black Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
judytreefarm.com Directions
Edmister Tree Farm
Richmond, KY, Madison County
Pre-cut
Trees: Fraser fir, Noble fir, Douglas fir
Also: wreaths, garland, gift shop, hot cocoa
Directions
Christmas Memories Tree Farm
Lexington, KY, Fayette County
Choose and cut
Trees: Canaan fir, White pine
Directions

Check a farm’s page or call before you drive; dates and hours change with the weather.

The trees

Trees Kentucky farms grow

Kentucky farms run from the eastern hills to the bluegrass, with Scotch pine, white pine and Fraser fir, and many are small cut your own lots on family land. Farms here name white pine (9), fraser fir (8), scotch pine (5), canaan fir (4) and douglas fir (3) most often. The species guide compares how each holds its needles and smells.

Before you go

Growers, permits and snow in Kentucky

The Kentucky Christmas Tree Association is the state’s growers association.

Christmas tree permitsCut your own on public land: the units, the dates and each agency's own words.White Christmas odds in KentuckyThe chance of snow on the ground on December 25.Pick your own in KentuckyWhat is ripe at the farms near you, week by week.

Snow covered pines standing in a white field under a gray sky, a lane of untouched snow running between them to a wooded ridge — A tree farm in the snow. Snow is a good day to cut: trees hold up well in the cold, and a farm that is open in snow will usually say so on its own page or phone line before you drive out. “Christmas Tree Lane 2” by Jimlaneozark, CC BY-SA 3.0

Kentucky Christmas tree farm questions

How many Christmas tree farms are there in Kentucky?

When do Christmas tree farms in Kentucky open?

What kinds of Christmas trees do Kentucky farms grow?

Can I cut my own tree at a Kentucky farm?

Do I need a permit to cut a Christmas tree in Kentucky?

Where can I find Kentucky growers and their events?

How do I keep my tree fresh at home?

Kentucky at a glance

Christmas tree farms in Kentucky

Gubser Tree Farm, LLC

Barker's Christmas Tree Farm

Twin Bridges Tree Farm

Roberts Family Farm

Stateline Pines Christmas Tree Farm

Hartman Tree Farm

Mills Tree Farm

Nieman's Christmas Tree Farm

Sherwood Acres Christmas Trees

Judy Tree Farm

Edmister Tree Farm

Christmas Memories Tree Farm

Trees Kentucky farms grow

Growers, permits and snow in Kentucky

Kentucky Christmas tree farm questions

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