Are you team fir or team spruce? Either way, it’s nice to get a fresh-cut Christmas tree from a local Skagit farm! There is nothing like that fresh smell of needles and sap to usher in the holiday season. Grab a hot chocolate or peppermint mocha, bundle up and head out! Here is your 2024 guide to Christmas Tree Farms in Skagit County and beyond.
Big Lake Trees
19117 State Route 9, Mount Vernon
November 29-December 1, December 6-8: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Big Lake Trees prides itself on sustainably grown, u-cut Christmas trees in Mount Vernon. They have noble, Nordmann, Douglas and grand firs, as well as Norway spruce.
At each of the three tree fields, you will find saws for you to cut your tree down once you have made your choice. Big Lake Tress offers shaking and wrapping for the ride home. Trees are measured and priced by the half-foot.
Be sure to get a candy cane made with real peppermint oil and a treat for your dog! Hot apple cider is also available for purchase. Mossy Gate Flower Farm has beautiful holiday fresh greenery wreaths for sale at the farm, made from boughs at Big Lake Trees! Be sure to check out their handmade ornaments made by local artists. For more information, visit the Big Lake Trees website.
Laue’s Christmas Tree Farm
24348 Jameson Street, Sedro-Woolley
November 29 – December 22
Thursday-Friday: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Laue’s Christmas Tree Farm in Sedro-Woolley has Douglas, noble and grand firs. Not sure what kind you want? Their website has a great guide letting you know the differences so you can check that out before you head to the farm! Of course, they are happy to help you choose at the farm as well!
Laue’s is a u-cut Christmas tree farm in Sedro-Woolley. Trees are priced according to size and variety – pricing is by the foot and they measure to the nearest half foot. They will help you trim any odd branches.
Once you have chosen your tree, check out their amazing Christmas shop! They have locally-made ornaments and gifts to finish your holiday shopping. Visit the Laue’s Christmas Tree Farm website for more information.
Good Boy Farms
2870 Torpedo Road, Oak Harbor
November 29 until sold out
Thursday and Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday: Closed
Good Boy Farms offers noble, Douglas and grand firs, as well as Norway spruce. This u-cut Christmas tree farm in Oak Harbor is the oldest Christmas tree farm on Whidbey Island so it’s worth the drive.
Good Boy Farms offers u-cut and fresh-cut Christmas trees. Once you have your tree, they provide shaking for free and netting for just $3. Be sure to check out the gift shop full of other holiday decorations, including fresh wreaths and gifts. They offer a military discount on trees. For more information visit the Good Boy Farms website.
National Forest Trees
Now through December 31
You can also go out into the forest and select a Christmas tree from a National Forest. You will need a $5 permit, which you can purchase online or from vendors in Port Angeles, Sequim, Quilcene and Hoodsport. You can choose a tree from certain areas in Forks, Hoodsport, Quilcene, Quinault and the Quinault Special Management area. Fourth graders can receive a free permit. Limit of five permits per household and they cannot be over 15-feet tall. There are some other rules too, so read through the Recreation.gov site before you go. For more information, visit the National Forest website.
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