Whether you want to cut your own tree, pick a live tree and have it cut for you, buy a tree already cut or buy a living tree you can plant, this page provides detailed listings of Arizona's choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms, places to buy pre-cut (also called pre-harvested and fresh-cut) trees, stands, sleigh rides, hay rides and related winter events and fun. The farms are listed further down this page, so scroll down the page! I'm always looking for more to add, and to correct any inaccuracies or errors, so if you encounter any, please email me!

Tips:

• If the name of the farm is blue with an underline; that's a link to their website. Click on it for the most current hours and information.
• ALWAYS call the farm or store BEFORE YOU GO to confirm their supply, their hours and whether they are allowing choose-and-cut or just precut trees.  All three can change during the short Christmas season, due to weather, demand and the farmer's business conditions! Farms get sold, shut down or run out of trees, and I have no way of knowing, because I can't call or visit every farm every month, let alone every day. For more tips to make your trip fun and successful, click here! DON'T DRIVE OUT THERE IF YOU CAN'T REACH THEM BY PHONE OR EMAIL!
• And please tell the farmer you visit in Arizona that you found their farm here! I need the farmers to realize that you found them here so that they will keep their information up to date!

• To find fruit and vegetable pick-you-own farms, click here.

• Crop availability / harvest schedule for fruit and vegetables, click here

• To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other Halloween activities, click here.

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Listings:

Coconino County

• Arizona Christmas Tree Farm - Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Cut to order, From 4 ft to 12ft
  3801 Country Club Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. Email: christmastreecraig@yahoo.com. Phone: 928-606-2943 Directions: Take I17 N to E I40. East on I40, Exit Country Club Dr. Go South. Farm is half mile down on the right. And for a map to our farm, click here or click here for mapquest. Our products are usually available in November, December. Open: "Monday to Thursday, Call Darrell 928-890-8437 Friday to Sunday from sunup to sundown from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Payment: Cash, only.
  Christmas tree varieties:
  You Choose and We cut varieties: Colorado Blue Spruce.

Maricopa County

• Maricopa County Jail / Prison Trees - Precut Christmas trees (?)
  Apparently, it is either an urban myth, or a discontinued practice, but I'm told told that Sheriff Joe Arpaio does not have a Christmas tree nursery, where prisoners work, and you can buy a living, rooted Christmas tree for $6 - $8 to use indoors over the holidays, and plant it later.  I haven't found any more information than that.  If you know more about this rumor, please write me! Thanks!
• Mother Nature's Farm - precut Christmas trees
  Phone: (480) 892-5874 . 1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233. Call ahead for hours.  Directions: Located on Baseline between Stapley and Gilbert. U-pick peaches and apples in May and June. Open for  U-pick garden in May, June, & July. World pumpkin weigh-off first Saturday in October. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, school tours, animals, picnic area, and corn maze. 
  Christmas tree varieties:
  Choose and cut from the field, Noble fir
  Pre-cut: Douglas fir, Live Elderica Pines grown here
• Poor Red's Holiday festival - (No trees); Winter Festival, Santa appearances, Christmas decorations, trees bagged, winter hay rides, winter wagon rides, apple cider, wine, parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, musical entertainment, restrooms, face painting, pony rides
  Off Interstate 17 North of Phoenix 15 minutes, New River, AZ 86000. Phone: 928-499-4252. Email: Nancy92117@yahoo.com. Directions: Crops are usually available in October, November, December. Open: Weekends. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: November 21, 2008)
• Superstition Farm - winter hay rides, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  3440 S. Hawes Road, Mesa, AZ 85212. Phone: 480 986 7781. Fax: 480 986 7781. Email: info@SuperstitionFarm.com. Directions: 202 San Tan Freeway, exit Elliot Road, west to Hawes, north to Farm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December. Open: Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm During the week by reservation. Farm Tours by reservation. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Fresh eggs, butter, jams, honey, fruits and vegetables.
• Tim Mitchell's Christmas Trees - Precut trees only, Wreaths, Flocking, Delivery and Setup.
  18300 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85054. Phone: (602) 956-9574. Open: November 23 to December 24, daily from 9am to 9 pm. Directions: Southwest corner of Scottsdale Road and Mayo Blvd., just south of Hwy. 101.
  Christmas tree varieties: (all precut) Noble fir, Douglas-fir, Grand fir, Fraser fir, Tall trees up to 25’.
• Tolmachoff Farms - Precut Christmas trees, Santa appearances, prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  5726 N. 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303. Phone: 623-386-1301. Fax: 623-386-1301. Email: tolmachoff1farms@aol.com. Directions: On 75th ave, 1/4 mile south of Bethany Home road. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, November, December. Open: October, Mondays 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday to Saturday 9am to 11pm, Sunday 9am to 7pm; November, Mondays closed, Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 9pm, Friday to Saturday 9am to 11pm, Sunday 9am to 7pm; Last entry to the farm is 1 hour before closing. Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze opens October 1, 2008; The corn Maze will close November 23, 2008; Farm is closed on Mondays in November. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. November and December we have: collard, mustard, and turnip greens. (UPDATED: September 05, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.

• Vertuccio Farms - Precut Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, trees tied, free tree trimmings, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  4011 S. Power Road, Mesa, AZ 85212. Phone: 480-650-6611. Email: conoandangela@myway.com. Directions: U.S. 60 to Power Road south 3.5 miles, between Elliot and Warner Rds. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, October, November, December. Open: Monday to Thursday 9 am to 9 pm Friday to Saturday 9 am to 10 pm Sunday 10 am to 7 pm. U-pick peaches mid May to June Corn Maze/Fall Festival and pumpkins open from October 1st to November 2nd Christmas Trees from November 29th to December 25th. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Pizza Farm demo garden, barrel train rides, pedal cars thru the corn. (UPDATED: September 21, 2008)
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.

Pinal County

• Schnepf Farms - follows organic methods, Living Christmas trees.  
  22601 East Cloud Road, Queen Creek, AZ 85242. Phone: 480 987 3100. Email: schfarm@earthlink.net. Directions: 24810 South Rittenhouse Corner of Cloud and Rittenhouse Rds. Open: Oct - July. Wed- Sunday 9 am to 4 pm. Schnepf Farms 300 acre U-Pick organic garden (apples, peaches, vegetables) is a perfect place for the person who doesn't have time to plant his own garden, or for the person who likes that fresh from the garden taste. Country store & Bakery. Local honey, nuts, dried fruit, specialty foods and crafts. Living Christmas trees. Specialty Items: Petting Corral, park, school & group tours. Corporate family and birthday parties. RV hook up and camping.

Santa Cruz County

• Agua Linda Farm - follows organic methods, Precut Christmas trees, saws provided, winter hay rides, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  2643 East Frontage Road, Amado, AZ 85645. Phone: 520-398-3218. Email: stewart@AguaLindaFarm.net. Directions: Take Interstate 19 to Exit 42 (about 35 minutes south of Tucson, AZ.). Get on East Frontage Road and turn south. This becomes our driveway.. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Our products are usually available in All year. Open: Regular Farm Stand Hours: Saturday 9 am to 3 PM,Sunday 12 noon-3PM (hours change during special events). Open year round with harvest events. October- Fall Festival on weekends, December Old Fashioned Luminaria Nights and Cristmas Trees 12/7,8,14&15. (Trees also sold during regular stand hours)Easter Egg hunt/Spring celebration. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. 63 acres of pastures, U-Pick gardens and a beautiful adobe Hacienda and farm store. (se us in Better Homes and Gardens, Town and Country Magazine and Tucson Lifestyle Magazine.) Open year round, offering a variety of fruits and vegetable, natural beef, honey, eggs and other local products. Field trips, farm tours, a Fall Pumpkin Festival and other harvest events. The Farm is a popular site for weddings and private parties (see November 18 New York Times).
  Christmas tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir, Noble Fir.

Pre-Cut Christmas Trees only

• Mast-Roth Farms - precut Christmas trees, Wreaths, Flocking (at some locations), Garland, many lot locations throughout Arizona!
  Lot Locations (click here for detailed addresses) include: Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe, Tolleson, Yuma, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Peoria, Tucson, Goodyear, Chandler, and Queen Creek.
  Phone: (503)-577-6297. Email: mastrothfarms@mac.com. We grow and harvest our own trees allowing us to control the quality and the freshness of each tree. With over 20 locations we are able to bring fresh loads of trees in all season long. All of our trees are given a fresh cut and displayed in water to keep them fresh. We have a wide verity of trees and sizes to fit every budget and style. Click here for a discount coupon!
  Christmas Tree varieties:
  PreCut varieties: Douglas fir, Noble fir, Grand fir, Fraser fir, Nordman fir.

Cut your own Christmas tree in a Arizona forest (with a permit)

Yes, with the following restrictions, you are allowed to go out in the following forests, find your perfect Christmas tree and cut down with your own hands:

• Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest (any species of tree)
• The Kaibab National Forest (piñon or juniper)
• Prescott National Forest (any species of tree)
• Tonto National Forest (piñon or juniper)

Here are certain restrictions:

You must have a permit to cut a Christmas tree. A limited number of permits are granted each year . In 2008, the permits went on sale for $10 to $15 each on October 10 at 12 Big Five Sporting Goods in Arizona. They allow residents to legally cut down their own tree. (Note: Forest officials announced in September 2008 they were dropping the decades-old lottery that decided who got to harvest trees for a statewide sale of permits on a first-come, first-serve basis at the stores.)

Other conditions and restrictions:

• Trees may be cut between November 9th and December 24th.
• The permit allows you to cut one tree under 10 feet tall, per residence, per year.
• You may harvest a tree for someone else if you have their permit with you
• No tree harvested under this program may be sold.

For more information you may call the Christmas tree hotline at 602-225-5258 or see these pages:

• GENERAL
• PROGRAM RULES
• APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
• The Online application is not available in 2007. They encountered technical difficulties.
• APPLICATION FORM (for printing)
• APPLICATION PICK-UP LOCATIONS (hard copy application booklet)
• MAP of cutting areas
• CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs))

Other forests

• Coconino National Forest - From the newsroom releases:
  Contact: Red Rock Ranger District - 928-203-7500. Sedona, AZ —The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest is selling 200 over-the-counter Christmas tree permits beginning Monday, November 17.  These Pinyon Pine/ Juniper Christmas tree permits are available on a first come, first serve basis.  Permits can be purchased at the Red Rock District office, 1 mile south of the Village of Oak Creek on State Route 179 from 8 am to 5 pm daily.  In the Stoneman Lake area, 150 permits are available and 50 permits are available in the 13 Mile Rock area.  Christmas tree permits are $15 each and can be paid for in cash or by personal check made out to the USDA Forest Service.  Christmas tree permits are limited to one per household and individuals should request which cutting area they prefer.  No phone orders or reservations will be accepted.  A directional map will be provided with each permit purchased.  For additional information, please contact the Red Rock District at (928) 282-4119.

Other Activities

• MacDonald's Ranch -  hayrides, horse rides, (No Christmas Trees)
  26540 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255. Phone 480-585-0239. Fax 480-585-1519. MacDonalds Ranch is a premier horseback riding stable and western adventure tour ranch. Located in the tranquil Sonoran Desert of Scottsdale, Arizona, MacDonalds Ranch offers activities for small parties, large conventions or corporate gatherings. Choose from Guided Horseback Trailrides, Hayrides, early morning, mid-day, or evening Cowboy Cookouts, and many varieties of Entertainment. Our professional staff will customize services and amenities to fit most any situation. We are
   just minutes from most Valley resorts, hotels and airports. MacDonalds Ranch is a 1,300 acre working horse ranch located in the natural Sonoran Desert. It boasts cookout sites for groups up to 1,500 people. Our professional wranglers and guides assist your party. Located in north Scottsdale, MacDonalds Ranch is close to all modern conveniences, and is easily accessible, and has ample parking. The staff members of MacDonalds Ranch are professional wranglers and guides with years of experience, insuring your enjoyment and safety during your visit.
• Festival Of Lights - Hayrides & Luminary Hike, (No Christmas Trees)
  Depart from Altadena Middle School, Phoenix, AZ 85044. Phone: (480) 460-6169. Email: info@festivaloflightsaz.org. Event dates: December 3rd, 10th and the 17th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. We may not have snow, but we have big strong horses with horse drawn hay-arranged carts! Gather up your family and friends and head on a round trip hayride with an unforgettable luminary walk in the mix. Horse drawn hay carts depart from Altadena Middle School and head up Desert Foothills Parkway. Guests can disembark at Telegraph Pass to partake in a luminary hike then jump back on a wagon to return to the school. The luminaries hike features nearly 500 amazing candle lit luminaries. Local entertainment groups provide a festive holiday atmosphere along the way. Some nights even local Boy & Girl Scout Troops will sell some holiday goodies including hot chocolate and glow stick necklaces to make the ride experience the best it can be! While on the hay carts, you'll enjoy the white light holiday splendor known as "Deck the Walls". Rumor has it you may even break into a Holiday Carol or two! The Festival of Lights will team up with another organization for a Christmas donation of toys. Please bring a toy or two (unwrapped) to any of the evenings and earn a small break to the charged fee. More importantly, you are helping those who are not as fortunate as you during the holiday season! Thank you. 3 and under ride free. Tickets can be pre-purchased beginning November 1 at Russ Lyon Realty on the NW corner of Chandler Blvd. and Desert Foothills Parkway or Safeway after Thanksgiving.

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