Happy Holidays, everyone! Here is a list of local Christmas treefarms that offer trees for sale, many of which allow you to cut your own, plus a few locally-owned retailers that sell pre-cut Christmas trees in the Louisville area.
Places where you can cut a Christmas tree near Louisville
Cathole Bend Plantation Christmas Tree Farm
WHAT:Spruce, pine and fir trees to cut. Saws provided. The farm also has wreaths and tree stands for sale.
WHERE:1243 Cathole Bend Road, Lancaster, inGarrard County, about 100 miles from Louisville.
WHEN: Nov. 25-27, Dec. 2-4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call for later dates.
MORE INFORMATION: Trees can be shaken,baled, andwrapped. 859-985-7044; kychristmastreefarms.com.
Goebel Farms
WHAT: Goebel Farms hasa limited number of trees available for purchase from thefield. Unfortunately, due to poor seedling establishment in past years and high demand in recent years, it is limiting choose-and-cut to trees 7-and-a-half-feet and taller. Farm staff will cut any tree shorter than 7-and-a-half-feet that is 5-and-a-half-feet wide or wider. All trees will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. It has five varieties of trees:White Pine, Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce, Fraser Fir, and Blue Spruce.
WHERE:Near Darmstadt, Indiana, about 121 miles from Louisville.
WHEN:Opening Nov. 19 through Dec. 23: Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Nov. 20, 1-5 p.m. Nov. 22 through Dec. 23: Tuesday-Friday, 1-5 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
MORE INFORMATION:The farmalso sells wreaths pre-made or made-to-order and tree stands.Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Free tree shaking.812-963-3001; goebelfarms.com.
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Huber's Orchard & Winery
WHAT:Scotch and white pine, Norway spruce,Douglas fir, and blue spruce.Pre-dug and balled include white pine, Norway spruceand Colorado blue spruce.
WHERE:19816 Huber Road, Starlight, Indiana, about 28 miles from downtown Louisville.
WHEN:Daily starting Thanksgiving weekend, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23.
MORE INFORMATION:Free wagon rides to the fields. Free shaking. Recommend calling Farm Market at 812-923-9463, option two to confirm availability and details. 812-923-9813. huberwinery.com.
Kovalic's Christmas Tree Farm
WHAT:White and Scotch Pine, Canaan Fir. You cut or the farm will cut; saws provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees.Wreaths, mantels, and door swags are for sale at the gift shop.
WHERE:487 Ecton Road, Winchester, about 100 miles from Louisville.
WHEN: Opens Thanksgiving weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; also 1-5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday until trees are gone. Call before you come after Dec. 15.
MORE INFORMATION:Free tree shaking and baling. 859-744-2930. kychristmastreefarms.com; facebook.com/kovalicschristmastreefarm.
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Nieman Tree Farm
WHAT:Fraser Firs,White Pine, White Fir, and Blue Spruce, 6to 12 feet and moregrown on-site,not shipped in. You can cut your tree or Nieman Tree Farm will cut and load it for you.
WHERE:5100 Sulphur Lane, Lexington, about 85 miles from Louisville.
WHEN:Opens9 a.m. to dusk Nov. 19-23; 25-27; 3 p.m. to dusk, Nov. 28-30., Dec. 1, 2; 9 a.m. to dusk Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18; 3 p.m. to dusk Dec. 19-23.
MORE INFORMATION: Farm doesnot accept credit cards. Cash or check only. 859-552-3532. kychristmastree.com.
Robert's Christmas Tree Farm
WHAT:Scotch Pine, White Pine, Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce and Blue Spruce. Free tractor-wagon rides to the fields. Balled living Christmas trees. Cut trees are 4 to 12 feet tall and balled trees are up to 6 feet tall. Homemade wreaths, garlands, centerpieces, and grave blankets for sale, Christmas shop, and visit with Santa.
WHERE:9977 N. County Road 25E, Seymour, Indiana, 52 miles from Louisville.
WHEN:Thanksgiving weekend opens 10 a.m. to dusk Nov. 25-27 and Dec. 2-4; by appointment Monday-Thursday. Through Dec. 23 or until sold out.
MORE INFORMATION: Santa will be at the farm, Nov. 25-27,Dec. 2-4.812-521-1902; robertstreefarm.com.
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Scherle Tree Farm
WHAT:Scotch, Firs and White Pine. You cut with saws and shovels provided. White Pine (dug and balled in burlap) is also available. Free tree shaking. Also, pre-cut firs and Scotch pine wreaths and greenery are for sale.
WHERE:825 N. Crystal Road, Crystal, Indiana, about 61 miles from Louisville.
WHEN:Open Thanksgiving weekend, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; also 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 24.
MORE INFORMATION: Free peanuts, homemade cookies and candy canes. 812-482-6486; 812-631-8951.my-indiana-home.com/farm/christmas-trees/
Sycamore Valley Tree Farm
WHAT:White Pine and Fraser Fir. Farm prefers to cut trees. Trees are fresh cut or customers can tag now and cut later.
WHERE:7120 New Harmony Road, Evansville, Indiana, about 120 miles from Louisville.
WHEN:Opens Thanksgiving weekend 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; also 3-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 3-5 p.m. Monday through Dec. 24 (closed at noon).
MORE INFORMATION: Cash or checks only (not set up for debit cards). 812-431-2130; sycamorevalleychristmastreefarm.shutterfly.com.
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Tower Family Tree Farm
WHAT:White Pine, Balsam Fir, Norway Spruce (no Fraser firs or any other pre-cut Christmas trees on the farm). You cut or the farm will assist. Saws provided. Customers are not permitted to dig trees.
WHERE:4416 W. Lowell Road, Columbus, Indiana, about 72 miles from Louisville.
WHEN: Timed entry is required for each vehicle, now through Dec. 15.
MORE INFORMATION: An appointment is needed to tag a tree. Tagged trees must be picked up by a scheduled appointment no later than Dec. 15. Free tree shaking and baling. Fresh wreaths for sale. Cash or personal checks (no cards). Check Facebook for inventory updates and more information. Schedule appointments attowerfamilychristmastrees.schedulista.com. Cash or check only. 812-378-3505.
Werkmeister Christmas Trees
WHAT:Farm prefers to cut trees. Customers are not permitted to dig trees. Wreaths and tree stand for sale. Free tree shaking and baling.
WHERE:966 Clarks Lane (Ky. 1442 W), near Shepherdsville, in Bullitt County, about 20 miles from Louisville.
WHEN:Opens Thanksgiving weekend 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday and Dec. 3 and 4.
MORE INFORMATION:Trees start at $120.There are a select few out in the field that is 8-plus feet. Find more information on Facebook.502-543-6084.
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Places where you can buy a pre-cut Christmas Tree in Louisville
Christmas Tree Lane
WHAT: Continuing the 60-plus-year Thompson family tradition, Irvin Book returns to Waterfront Park and Christmas Tree Lane this holiday season with Book's Christmas Trees. Large tree and greenery selections. Also, small trees and garlands.
WHERE:Near East Witherspoon St. across from the Great Lawn, downtown Louisville.
WHEN: Daily 8a.m. to 8p.m. nowthrough Dec. 24; or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION:louisvillewaterfront.com.
Frank Otte Nursery & Garden Center
WHAT:Christmas trees, garland, wreaths, log-made miniature reindeer, and snowmen.
WHERE:2930 Bardstown Road
WHEN: Through Dec. 24 (closing early) or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: Mask and social distancing are required. 502-454-4000.louisvillegardencenter.net
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Garden Gate Market
WHAT:Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, and gift baskets.
WHERE:4411 Breckenridge Lane
WHEN:Now through Dec. 24 or until the trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: Mask and social distancing required. 502-499-5275.gardengatemarket.com
Home Depot
WHAT: Variety of trees and garland.
WHERE: Multiple locations
WHEN:Thanksgiving week through Dec. 24 or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: Mask and social distancing are required.homedepot.com
Lowe's
WHAT: Variety of trees and garland.
WHERE:Multiple locations
WHEN: Thanksgiving week through Dec. 24 or until trees are gone.
MORE INFORMATION: Mask and social distancing required.lowes.com
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Norton Commons Christmas Tree Lot
WHAT: Variety of trees, wreaths andgarlands.
WHERE: North Village Market, 6301 Moonseed St., Prospect
WHEN: Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 24 or until trees are gone. Monday through Friday, noon to dusk; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to dusk.
MORE INFORMATION: Facebook.com/NortonCommonsKY
Paul's Fruit Market
WHAT: Christmas trees, garlands, gift baskets, and boxes.
WHERE: 3922 Chenoweth Square, 502-896-8918; 3704 Taylorsville Road, 502-456-4750; 4946 Brownsboro Road, 502-426-5070; 12119 Shelbyville Road, 502-253-0072.
WHEN: Tree sale begins the week of Thanksgiving.
MORE INFORMATION: paulsfruit.com.
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Reardon's Fruit Market & Garden Center
WHAT:Christmas trees, garlands, wreaths, gift baskets, and boxes.
WHERE: 6462 W. Highway 146.
WHEN: Tree sale begins about Thanksgiving weekend through Dec. 24, or until sold out.
MORE INFORMATION: 502-241-0129.reardonsmarket.com
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