There's something extra special about real, natural Christmas trees, and luckily for us, there are some great places to find them near Sioux City and Siouxland! Here are all of the Christmas tree farms I found within about 2 hours of Sioux City.
The Christmas tree farmers I spoke to in writing this post were super nice, festive people who are genuinely excited about helping families make the season special. So I encourage you to reach out to them if the details you're looking for aren't listed here. This post is updated annually as new details, and each entry should say which year the info is listed for!
Address: 27628 - 468th Ave, Lennox, SD 57039. Phone 605-647-9414.
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 75 miles/1 hour 4 minutes
T&S Christmas Tree Farm
 |
| T&S Christmas Tree Farm, photo used with permission of T&S Christmas Tree Farm |
Address:
20593 C-12, Hawarden, Iowa
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 31 miles/46 minutes
2023 Dates and hours open:
T&S Christmas Tree Farm will be open beginning 11/18/23:
o
from 1-5pm on
Sundays-Fridays
o
from 10am-5pm on Saturdays
Closed
Thanksgiving Day.
Appointments
available for those who can’t come during those times—just call them to set up
a time that works for you!
Types of trees for sale: Scotch pine, white pine, Fraser fir, Canaan
fir, Balsam Fir, and Spruce. Some flocked!
Who cuts and carries? Hand saws and twine are available for
customer use, and you can load your own tree or ask the T&S staff—they’re
happy to help load!
 |
| Wreath for sale at T&S Christmas Tree Farm, photo used with permission of T&S Christmas Tree Farm |
Other fun:
On weekends, T&S has tractor rides to the field (when the weather allows.) They also have several
cute places to take pictures, and a swing set kids can play on. Gorgeous wreaths, swags, garlands,
and more are also available for sale in their gift shop, along with Western
apparel and accessories. New for 2019 was a local vendor who had coffee, cinnamon rolls, chili dogs, hot dogs, treat bags for kids, and other goodies for sale the first three weekends T&S Christmas Tree Farm was open! They also normally have cider, cocoa, and cookies.
For more information: Visit the T&S Facebook page
Country Pines Tree Farm
 |
| Two beautiful wreaths for football fans, photo used with permission of Country Pines Tree Farm |
Address:
707 520th Street, Marcus, Iowa
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 47 miles/57 minutes
2020 Dates and hours open:
·
Wednesday 11/25 from 9am-5pm
·
Fri-Sat 11/27-11/28 from 9am-5pm
·
Sun 11/29 from
noon-5pm
·
Mon 11/30-Fri 12/6 from 1-5pm
· Sat
12/5 from 9am-5pm
·
Sun 12/6 from
noon-5pm
Types of trees for sale: Scotch pine $37.99 per tree, Fraser Fir and Balsam Fir priced by foot
Who cuts and carries? Saws available for customer use, staff and
volunteers also available to cut, shake, bag, and load.
Other fun:
Country Pines is a family farm, run by the owners with the help of their kids and grandkids. Wreaths, garland, swags, indoor centerpieces, porch pots, tombstone toppers, spruce tips, birch poles, red
twigs, tree stands, Christmas ornaments hot apple cider, fresh homemade
Iowa jam, and more are also for sale. Dogs on leash are welcome, (please be sure to bring whatever you will need to clean up after your pets.)
Tannenbaum Tree Farm
 |
| Mailbox huggie Christmas garland from Tannebaum Tree Farm, photo used with permission from Tannebaum Tree Farm |
Address: 27628 - 468th Ave, Lennox, SD 57039. Phone 605-647-9414.
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 75 miles/1 hour 4 minutes
2020 Dates and hours open: TBA. Usually open starting the day after Thanksgiving
Types of trees for sale: Scotch Pine, $6/foot, Spruce $8/foot, and a limited number of Fraser Fir for $9/foot
Other Fun: Tannenbaum Tree Farm also makes and sells fresh wreaths, door swags and winter containers. New for 2019 are special garlands that hug your mailbox!
For more information: To find out more about Tannenbaum Tree Farm, visit them on Facebook.
- Fridays from noon to 5pm
- Saturdays from 10am to 5pm
- Sundays from noon to 5pm
Types of trees for sale: Scotch Pine, $6/foot, Spruce $8/foot, and a limited number of Fraser Fir for $9/foot
Other Fun: Tannenbaum Tree Farm also makes and sells fresh wreaths, door swags and winter containers. New for 2019 are special garlands that hug your mailbox!
For more information: To find out more about Tannenbaum Tree Farm, visit them on Facebook.
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm
 |
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm owners
photo taken by Greg Latza and used with permission of Riverview Christmas Tree Farm
|
Address:
48392 278th St north of Canton, SD
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 83 miles/1 hour 20 minutes
2020 Dates and hours open: Open the weekend before Thanksgiving and the next 3 weekends
- Thanksgiving Day from 2:30-5pm
- Black Friday from 10am-5pm
- Saturdays from 10am-5pm
- Sundays from noon-5pm
- Also available by appointment!
Types of trees for sale: Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir, Canaan Fir, white
pine, and Black Hillls Spruce. Fresh cut
trees cost from $9-11/foot depending on variety and pre-cut range from $7-8/foot.
Who cuts and carries? Saws are available for customers to cut down the year, and they can then catch a ride back from the field, and
Riverview staff will help with hauling the tree back from the field with their
tractor and trailer.
Other fun:
Riverview Christmas Tree Farm has an ideal festive, riverside setting to take family photos, including inside Santa's sleigh,
and Christmas tree customers can warm up with free treats like a cup of cocoa, cider, or Riverview Coffee, and snack on pretzels in
the lodge Also, don't miss the cute farm animals!. Santa will be at the tree farm on Black Friday from 10am to 4pm and from noon to 4pm on all other days Riverview Christmas Tree Farm is open except for Thanksgiving. There
are also other holiday treats for sale inside the lodge, along with wreaths,
garlands, holiday crafts, and more for sale.
For more information: Visit the Riverview Christmas Tree Farm
website or Facebook page
Nordstrom’s Tree Farm
 |
| Nordstrom's Tree Farm, photo used with permission from Nordstrom's |
Address: 11401 Pawnee Road, Omaha, Nebraska
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 91 miles/ 1.5 hours
2020 Dates and hours open:
- Only open 1 weekend this year due to tree growth!
- Fri 11/27 & Sat 11/28 from 9am-5pm
- Sun 11/29 from noon-5pm
Types of trees for sale: Concolor and Douglas Fir in the field for
$11/foot, Fraser Fir fresh cut $10/foot
Who cuts and carries? Nordstrom’s staff offers tree cutting,
shaking, netting, loading and tie-down all free
Other fun:
Nordstrom’s sales barn is heated and has a fireplace and free cocoa. Customers
can also go on free wagon tractor rides out to the field to get their trees and
for a $1 per person, ride and take pictures by a 1953 International Harvester Fire Truck. Wreaths, greenery,
and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts are also for sale in their seasonal gift shop.
For more information: Visit the
Nordstrom’s Tree Farm website or Facebook pageBennington Pines
Address:
160th Street & Highway 36 in Bennington, Nebraska
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 102 miles/ 1hour 33 minutes
2020 Dates and hours open:
·
Pre-Tagging 10/24
·
Open Fri
11/27-Sun 12/6:
o
from 4pm to dusk on
Mondays through Fridays (dusk this time of year in Nebraska about 5:30ish)
o
9am to dusk on
Saturdays
o
10am to dusk on
Sundays
Types of trees for sale: Scotch Pine
for $7.50/foot, White Pine for $8.50/foot, 5 varieties of Fir (Concolor, Fraser,
Canaan, White, Spruce) all $13.50/foot
Who cuts and carries? Bennington Pines
staff provide full service of cutting, preparing the tree, and loading or tying
the car
Other fun: Wreaths and
“Marriage-saving tree stands” also for sale, pets on leash welcome. Free cocoa,
cider, and coffee available in the warming barn. Free tractor rides during
daylight hours, and free greenery boughs while supplies last.
For more information: Check out the
Bennington Pines website or Facebook page
Dappen Tree Farm closed for 2020
Address: 20873 Greenview Road , Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 104 miles/1 hr 36 minutes
2020 Dates and hours open:
- Closed for 2020, but planning to re-open in the future
Types of Trees for sale: Scotch and white pine, spruces, and firs.
Who cuts and carries? Dappen staff will cut and shake your tree! Netting fee applies.
Other fun: At Dappen Tree Farm you'll find tractor rides and free hot cocoa, plus wreaths and other festive decorations for sale, and coloring books for kids.
For more information: Check out the Dappen Tree Farm website or Facebook page
Hoogestraat Christmas Tree Farm
Address:
18135 Delta Ave, Arcadia, IA
Distance from downtown Sioux City: about 94 miles/ 1 hour 40 minutes2020 Dates and hours open:
·
Fri 11/27 from
10am to 4pm
·
Sat 11/28 from
10am to 4pm
·
Sun 11/29 from
noon to 4pm
·
Sat 12/5 from
10am to 4pm
·
Sun 12/6 from
noon to 4pm
·
Sat 12/12 from
10am to 4pm
·
Sun 12/13 from
noon to 4pm
Types of trees for sale: Fresh cut trees are $7/foot, pre-cut tree
prices vary but will be marked. $10 additional charge for trees over 8’ tall.
Who cuts and carries? Hoogestraat staff will use the mechanical
tree shaker.
Other fun:
Fresh wreaths, swags, crescents, and kissing balls are made on site from fresh greenery and are also for sale. Garland costs $1.45/foot.
For more information: Visit the Hoogestraat Christmas Tree Farm
facebook page
***Unconfirmed: I have not been able to get in touch with the following tree farms to confirm that they are still open for 2020, but have listed their addresses and possible phone numbers that I found for them. Please call ahead if you want to visit them!***
- Pine Creek Tree Farm
- 1001 7th Street NW, Orange City, IA
- (712)449-5649
- In past years, has had cocoa, wagon rides, and more!
- Plum Creek Pines
- 1458 Highway 275, West Point, NE
- (402)372-5076
- Country Conifers
- 12278 County Road 30, Blair, NE
- (402)426-4650
- Frosty's Pines
- 2172 US Highway 75, Omaha, NE
- (402)453-3522
- Brady's Tree Farm
- 265 Antler Drive, Yankton, SD
- (605)665-4726
- Christmas Tree Acres
- 27269 State Highway 115, Harrisburg, SD
- (605)743-5883
- Mannings Garyowen Tree Farm
- Burbank, South Dakota
- (605)393-0181
Comments
Post a Comment
Thanks for joining in the conversation! We can't wait to hear what you have to say. Some comments are moderated, so it may take some time for your comment to appear on the site. We encourage lively discussion, but will delete comments that are hostile, hateful, spammy, or rude.