There’s nothing quite like heading out with your family in search of the perfect Christmas tree!! If you’re seeking to cut down your own Christmas tree this year, check out these great Cedar Rapids Area Christmas tree farms!
*Be sure to call ahead to confirm hours and check on availability! Many Cedar Rapids area Christmas tree farms sell out of trees, so plan to get your tree early! FYI: Most farms only take cash or check as payment.
A&A Christmas Tree Farm
14201 170th Ave, Monticello, IA 52310
A&A Christmas Tree Farm is located just a few minutes off of US Hwy 151. They offer you the choice to choose and cut your own tree (Scotch pines, White pines and Firs)! They do have saws on hand and also offer a cutting service and can shake and bale the tree for better transport. They will also help with securing the tree to your car. Pet friendly farm! Hours:
Cedar’s Edge Evergreen Market
2188 Ivanhoe Road, Ely, IA 52227
Cedars Edge Market offers cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees (Scotch pines, White pines and Firs), handmade wreaths, garland, and decor, and gifts. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn while you experience the wonder of Christmas and find your perfect tree. Cedars Edge Market offers saws, tree shaking, nets, and help with loading. Extra tall trees (10-14 feet) are available upon request, please call first.
Handley’s Holiday Hillside
1731 White Oak Ave NE, Solon, IA 52333
Handley’s Holiday Hillside offers pick-your-own Christmas trees (an employee will cut it for you) and pre-cut Christmas trees. The gift shop and the Cocoa Cabin will not be open this year. *They accept cash or check only…NO credit cards. NO DOGS.
Hoffman Tree Farm
9409 C Ave, Marion, IA 52302
Hoffman Tree Farm offers fresh, pre-cut trees inside their barn, as well as wreaths, roping, and bundles of branches. There is a limited availability of cut-your-own trees, and fields will be open for cutting during Thanksgiving weekend only.
Kacena Family Tree Farm
2510 55th St, Vinton, IA 52349
Kacena Family Tree Farm offers cut-your-own Christmas trees and gift items, as well as chili, hotdogs, hot cocoa, popcorn and homemade cookies throughout the Holiday Season. In 2022, they gave the farm “a year off” from cut-your-own and had a selection of pre-cut trees available.
OPENING day: Friday November 24th, 9am-4pm
Saturday November 25th, 9am -4pm (While supplies last)
Sunday November 26th, 9am-4pm ( While supplies last)
Wickiup Hill Tree Farm
Wickiup Hill Rd, Toddville, IA 52341
Wickiup Hill Tree Farm offers a mowed 40 acre farm with cut-your-own Christmas trees, pre-cut Christmas trees, a gift shop with local and handmade gifts, and treats. Wickiup Hill offers saws, machine tree shaking, nets, and tree loading. *They accept cash or check only. NO credit cards.
A version of this story was published November ’20 by Kaitlyn Swaim
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