Compiled by Adrian Banks
The air is crisp, the cocoa’s warm, and the scent of pine is calling, it must be December in Carroll County! It’s that wonderful time of year when families pile into cars, cue up the holiday playlist, and set out on a grand adventure to find this season’s Christmas tree.
From towering firs to perfectly plump spruces, tree farms across the county are brimming with evergreens just waiting to come home and sparkle with lights. Grab your mittens, tighten your scarf, and let the hunt for the perfect tree begin — Carroll County style! Weather and inventory can change quickly, so be sure to check each farm’s website or social media channels before you go.
Clemsonville Christmas Tree Farm
Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning Nov. 28 through Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features: Various pine, spruce and fir. All trees $50, including tax. Visit the decorated barn where Santa is sleeping. He’s snoring away as he waits for Christmas. As a bonus, guests can explore the Christmas yard sale for gifts.
10120 Clemsonville Rd., Union Bridge • 410-848-6083 • Clemsonville.com
Davidson Christmas Tree Farm
Monday through Thursday from noon to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Nov. 22 through Dec. 23. (The field closes promptly at 4:30 p.m. due to limited daylight hours. Pre-cut trees are available until 5 p.m. daily.) Features: Fraser fir, Douglas fir, concolor fir, Canaan fir, balsam fir, white pine, Norway spruce, Serbian spruce, Colorado blue spruce, Korean fir and Nordmann fir. Snack bar and gift shop. Freshly made wreaths, roping, cutting assistance, tree shaking, baling and drilling for free. Cash or credit cards are accepted. Entrance to the field closes at 4:30 p.m. The barn is open on weekends only.
1101 Emory Church Rd., Upperco • 410-239-6556 • DavidsonChristmasTreeFarm.com
Gaver Farm
Open daily Nov. 28 through Dec. 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Features: More than 60 acres of Colorado blue spruce, Canaan fir, Fraser fir and Douglas fir. Free shaking and baling, tree hauling, use of saws and drilling. The shop includes wreaths, swags, pine roping, window boughs, greens, bows, tree bags and tree stands. Food concessions on weekends, plus apples and cider. No pets.
5501 Detrick Rd., Mount Airy • 301-865-3515 • GaverFarm.com
Hirt Tree Farm
Open daily, except Thanksgiving, beginning Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features: Canaan fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, Korean fir, Norway spruce, Colorado blue spruce and white pine. Wreaths, swags, holly bundles, greens, balled and burlap trees. Tree hauling carts and saws are available. Accepts credit, debit, checks and cash on weekends, but only cash during the week.
923 Arnold Rd., Westminster • 410-876-8839 • HirtTreeFarm.com
Martin’s Tree Farm
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open Nov. 30 and on weekends in December until sold out Features: Canaan fir, Fraser fir, and white pine. Wreaths, swags, holly bundles, roping and a Christmas store full of many homemade items. Food is available. Baling is free of charge. Martin’s Tree Farm is this year’s winner of the first-place Canaan fir Christmas tree at the 2025 Maryland State Fair.
18130 Falls Rd., Hampstead • 410-374-2226 • MartinTreeFarm.com
Otterdale View Christmas Tree Farm
Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Features: Various pines, firs and spruces; choose and cut. All trees are $75. Baling and saws are available. Chainsaws are not allowed. Complimentary warm apple cider will be served. Cash or chip and contactless cards only (additional fee for cards).
4364 Middleburg Rd., Union Bridge • 410-775-0176 • OtterdaleView.com
Putman Tree Farm
Open every Friday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. through Dec. 21 Features: Choose and cut. Douglas fir, Norway spruce and white pine. Free baling and bow saws are available for use. Cash or check only.
316 E. Nicodemus Rd., Westminster • 443-244-7972 • PutmanTreeFarm.com
Showvaker’s Christmas Tree Farm
Weekdays from noon to 5 p.m. (closed Wednesdays starting Dec. 1) and weekends 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open the day after Thanksgiving Features: Fraser fir, Douglas fir, Norway spruce, Colorado blue spruce, concolor fir, Canaan fir, white pine and Scotch pine. Cut-your-own and fresh-cut trees areas available. Baling, shaking, drilling and loading assistance. Hot drinks, hot food, petting zoo, weekend Santa Claus visits, Christmas shop, wreaths, roping and live trees for planting.
2020 Garrett Rd., Manchester • 410-374-1499 • QualityEvergreens.net
Sewell’s Farm
Open daily beginning Nov. 22 through Dec. 21, except Thanksgiving Day, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Features: Cut-your-own fields close at 4 p.m. every day. Look for Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Douglas fir, concolor fir, Colorado blue spruce and white pine. Visit the Christmas store that sells decorative wreaths, tree stands and other festive items.
3400 Harney Rd., Taneytown • 410-756-4397 • SewellsFarm.com
Thomas Tree Farm
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (while supply lasts) Features: Fraser fir, Canaan fir and concolor fir. Trees are $47.17, including tax. Cash or credit cards are accepted.
3501 Hanover Pike, Manchester • 410-374-9538 • ThomasTreeFarm.com
Wolfe’s Pine Valley Farms
Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Opens for the season on
Nov. 15 Features: Fraser fir, Douglas fir, and Nordmann fir. Choose and cut. Christmas barn featuring fresh wreaths, wooden reindeer and snowmen, ornaments and tree stands. Tagging is not permitted. Cash or credit card only.
1150 Fannie Dorsey Rd., Sykesville • 410-549-6833 • WolfesPineValleyFarms.com
Zepp’s Tree Farm
Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; opening weekend is Nov. 22-23 Features: White pine, concolor fir, Douglas fir, Colorado blue spruce, Canaan fir and Norway spruce. Live balled and burlap trees, netting and wreaths. Cash or check only.
2814 Old Washington Rd., Westminster • 410-857-1016 • Facebook.com/zeppstreefarm
