Top 5 Best Christmas Tree Farms In Louisiana
This time of year, people are out and about looking to buy Christmas trees. Some choose the pre-lit LED trees, while others go for real Christmas trees. It's a matter of taste. Though the box tree is more convenient, there is something about the smell of pine that only comes from a real tree, that makes Christmas a little more special. Don't you think?
If you are looking to make lasting memories for your family to remember, take them to a Christmas tree farm this year. Better yet, start a family tradition and go every year! There are several Christmas tree farms in Louisiana Christmas so you don't have to go too far.
Christmas tree farms present a special opportunity for the whole family to go out into the field and select a living tree. Once you select that perfect tree, they will shape it, cut it, wrap it and load it on your vehicle! It really is a cool experience and painting your tree or flocking your tree is usually an option as well.
A lot of the farms have fun activities, petting zoos, and gift shops where they sell a variety of other things like fresh honey or cane syrup. Most Christmas tree farms even have professional photographers to help you mark the special holiday occasion with a family portrait. Below is a short list of the Top 5 Christmas Tree Farms in Louisiana. Check out what they have to offer and happy holidays from our family to yours!
Grant Christmas Tree Farm - 716 Whitaker Rd - Grant, LA 70644 (directions)
(318) 634-3408
Types of Christmas Trees - Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Naylor’s Blue, Castlewellan Gold, Blue Ice, Ovensii Cypress, and Green Giant
2022 Season Hours of Operation - Oct. 8 - Dec. 23
Mon - Sat - 9 am - 5 pm
Sundays - 1 pm - 5 pm
Thanksgiving Day - 2 pm - 5 pm
This is a great place to take the family or students for an educational school field trip. In addition to growing and selling Christmas trees, they have a bee farm and a syrup mill. The Grant Tree Farm also has a gift shop where they sell the honey, cane syrup, and fruit jams and jelly they make. The gift shop also sells a wide variety of arts, and crafts, seasonings, Grant Farm merch, and more.
There is plenty to eat from the on-site cafe such as B-B-Que sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Nachos, Grilled meats, Potato Fries, Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Ice Cream, Lemonade, Candies, and Soft Drinks. During the Christmas tree On Oct. 29, Nov. 26, and Dec. 3 you can even get breakfast on festival Saturdays. There are plenty of activities to take part in once you get there like taking a hayride and tour around the farm, jumping under the canopy, riding the zip-line, or walking thru a cornfield maze just to name a few.
Pepper Christmas Tree Farm LLC - 2181 Hwy 557, West Monroe, LA, 71292 (directions)
(318) 387-5172
2022 Season Hours of Operation - Opening Nov. 19 - December 17
Closed Mon. and Tues.
Wednesday - Sat. - 9 am til 5 pm
Sunday - 1 pm til 5 pm
Thanksgiving Day 1 pm til 5 pm
Method of Payment - Cash and check only (no credit or debit cards)
If you are a sports fan and like to decorate your Christmas tree by representing your favorite team, your gonna love this place. They will put a custom paint job on your real tree!
Precious Memories Christmas Tree Farm - 455 Glen Acres Road - Calhoun, LA 71225 (directions)
(318) 396-5113
2022 Season Hours of Operation - Opening Nov. 19
Mon-Fri 10:00-5:00
Sat-Sun 8:00-5:00
Open at 1:00 PM on Thanksgiving Day
Open at 8:00 am on Black Friday.
Types of Christmas Trees - Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pine, Blue Ice, and Ovensii Cypress
Precious Memories Christmas Tree Farm is a full-service family-owned and operated farm that opened in 1986. This tree farm is a "choose and cut" operation, which allows families to select their own Christmas tree. They will cut the tree down, and haul it to the front where we will shape, net, and load your tree on your vehicle for you. Tree stands are available for purchase.
Families can take a spin around the farm on a sleigh pulled by an antique tractor. Shop for 100% unique local items at the gift shop you won't find anywhere else!
Hughes Christmas Tree Farm - 5501 Linton Cutoff -Benton, LA 71006 (directions)
(318) 820-1593
2022 Season Hour of Operations -pre-sale orders Nov. 19, 10 am – 6 pm and Nov. 20, 1 pm – 5 pm
Opening Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24 from 1 pm - 5 pm
Fri. and Sat. 10 am – 6 pm
Sundays 1 pm - 5 pm
Week of Nov. 28 - Dec. 3, 10 am - 6 pm
Weekends Only after Dec. 4th or until sold out of trees!
Types of Christmas Trees - Leyland Cypress, Virginia Pines, expecting Fraser fir trees to be available for pre-sale this year. No holds on the Green Fraser later pick-up due to the volume of orders! Flocked or painted trees must be scheduled for a later pick-up date.
Method of Payment - Cash only. There is an ATM on site.
This year, head out to the Hughes Christmas Tree Farm and pick your living Christmas tree fresh from the field. at Hughes Christmas Tree Farm. The friendly staff will be happy to cut it, wrap it, and load it for the trip home. If you like your Christmas tree or wreath to have the look of snow they also offer special “snow flocking.”
Pollard’s Riversbend Farm - Lafayette, LA 230 Ridge Road, Lafayette, LA 70506, 1850 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70506, and 1210 Albertson Parkway, Broussard, LA 70518 (directions)
1(828)387-1599
2022 Session Hour of Operation -
All Locations Open Nov. 23
Open Daily 9 am - 9 pm (including Thanksgiving Day)
Types of Christmas Trees - Fresh Fraser Fir
Riversbend Farms has been family-owned and operated for 40 years, near North Caroline in Lafayette. They have a full selection of fresh wreaths in all shapes and sizes, from 12 inches to 36 inches. If you want a custom wreath call in your order or purchase a themed wreath with candy canes, snowmen, and more.
Pollards has several Davis-style tree stands for your tree and will even help you mount it before you leave. Feel free to bring your own stand to ensure proper fitment. They will be glad to help with a fresh base cut and a center trunk drill. For info on fitting your Christmas tree on a stand, watch our video below.