Choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms are one of the best reasons to spend the holidays in the North Carolina mountains. Ashe, Watauga and Avery counties are the heart of the state’s Fraser fir country: the Ashe County Christmas Tree Association describes Ashe as the largest Christmas tree producing county in the United States, and Ashe County growers have supplied the official White House Christmas tree several times.
Walking the rows, picking a tree and watching it come down is a tradition for a lot of families who come up for Thanksgiving. Below are farms near Boone, West Jefferson and Banner Elk, with what each one says it offers. Most farms post their new season schedule in November, so check each farm’s current hours before you go.
Farms Near West Jefferson and Ashe County
Long’s Tree Farm (West Jefferson)
Located on NC-16 south of West Jefferson. Last season Long’s opened the weekend before Thanksgiving, was open on Thanksgiving Day and the weekend after, and then every weekend in December until Christmas.
Frosty’s Choose and Cut (West Jefferson)
On Beaver Creek School Road outside West Jefferson, Frosty’s offers visits with Santa. Last season it was open Friday through Sunday, with longer hours on Black Friday.
Farms Near Boone and Watauga County
Clawson’s Choose and Cut (Boone)
On NC-194 north of Boone. Clawson’s offers free hayrides, hot cocoa and coffee, farm animals, wreaths, garland and handmade bows, and bales your tree for the trip home. Last season it was open daily from mid-November to mid-December, including Thanksgiving Day.
Miller’s Choose and Cut (Watauga County)
A family-owned farm for more than 75 years. Last season Miller’s was open daily from early November through Christmas Eve.
Bluestone Greenery (Sugar Grove)
West of Boone in Sugar Grove, Bluestone welcomes visitors with free hot chocolate and coffee on arrival.
Farms Near Banner Elk, Newland and Linville
David Pittman’s Christmas Tree Farm (Newland)
Pittman’s offers a hayride and warm apple cider. Last season it opened in mid-November and stayed open on weekends, plus the Friday after Thanksgiving.
Trinity Tree Co. at Avery Farms (Newland)
Open Friday through Sunday on select weekends from Thanksgiving weekend into mid-December.
P&K Christmas Trees (Newland)
A choose-and-cut farm in Avery County that serves families from Banner Elk and Blowing Rock.
Linville Falls Winery (Linville Falls)
Linville Falls Winery grows Christmas trees alongside its vineyard, so you can pick a tree and visit the tasting room on the same stop. The winery says the weekend after Thanksgiving is the busiest of its tree season.
Tips for a Smooth Tree Farm Outing
- Go early on Thanksgiving weekend. The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving are the busiest days at most farms.
- Dress for the field. Rows are often on steep, muddy or frosty hillsides. Boots and gloves help.
- Measure first. Know your ceiling height and stand size. A tree that looks right in a field is bigger in a living room.
- Plan the ride. Farm lanes are often gravel and parking is in a field, and most farms are on winding back roads.
- Make it a day. Pair the farm with lunch in West Jefferson, Boone or Banner Elk, or with the Newland Christmas Tree Festival.
Bring the Whole Group in One Vehicle
For a big family or a group of friends, splitting into several cars on gravel farm lanes and mountain back roads is no fun. Ashe County Livery runs private group excursions across the High Country in vehicles for up to 14 passengers, so everyone rides together and nobody has to drive. Flying in for the holiday? Our holiday airport shuttle brings you up the mountain from CLT, TRI, AVL, GSO or RDU.
Request a quote or call (336) 484-1350 to plan a tree farm outing.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do Christmas tree farms near Boone open?
Most choose-and-cut farms in Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties open in mid-November, and several were open on Thanksgiving Day last season. Each farm sets its own schedule, so check before you go.
What kind of trees grow in the NC High Country?
The region is known for Fraser fir, the tree most of these farms grow.
Do the farms cut and bale the tree for you?
Many do. Clawson’s, for example, bales trees for the trip home. Ask each farm what help it offers.
Can you drive our group to a tree farm?
Yes. We run private outings for families and groups across the High Country. Tell us how many people are coming and which farm you have in mind when you request a quote.
Related holiday reading
- Thanksgiving Week in the High Country: A Family Guide
- High Country Christmas Events 2026
- Holiday Wine Tours in the Yadkin Valley
- Winter Wine Tours in the NC Mountains
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