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Alabama Christmas tree farm locations and hours for 2025
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Alabama has an abundance of Christmas tree farms, but the landscape has changed a lot over the past decade. While some longtime tree farms have closed, several new farms have sprouted up from one end of the state to the other.
The Advertiser has combed through listings from the Southern Christmas Tree Association, Alabama Farmers Federation and social media to find a comprehensive list of Alabama tree farms that are active for the 2025 season.
Most, if not all, of these listings are choose-and-cut sites where owners tag a tree and then cut it down by hand. Most sites provide handsaws for this. Many sites also offer a variety of pre-cut trees that don’t grow in Alabama.
Season opening dates vary, but most farms will start serving guests somewhere between the weekend before Thanksgiving and the weekend after.
We’re starting it off our list with the tree farms that are closest to Montgomery:
Evergreen Acres
- Where: 563 Dozier Road, Wetumpka
- When: Opening day is Nov. 15. Open Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays from 1-5 p.m.
- Info: These are fresh, farm-grown trees. You choose and you cut. No precuts are available. Pay by cash or check only.
- Contact: 334-850-7207
- Online: facebook.com/evergreenacresllc
Johnson Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 3750 County Road 306, Selma
- When: Opens Nov. 22, and runs through Dec. 14 — Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sundays from 1-4:30 p.m.
- Info: Will be open for precut Fraser Fir sales and gift shop on Nov. 22-23. Nov. 28-Dec. 14 is the fully open dates for all trees.
- Contact: 334-872-2004
- Online: facebook.com/JohnsonChristmasTreeFarm
Stephens Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 416 County Road 15 South, Selma. (The farm is actually in Autauga County, halfway between Selma and Autaugaville in the Mullberry Community.)
- When: Opens the week of Thanksgiving, from 8 a.m. until dark.
- Info: Choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm, featuring Leyland Cyprus and Blue Pyramid trees.
- Contact: 334-875-3586
- Online: facebook.com/StephensChristmasTree
The Straw Farm
- Where: 300 Pike Road, Pike Road
- When: Pre-order of hand-selected Fraser Firs available now, with pickup beginning on Nov. 21.
- Info: Only have No. 1 grade trees available, generally free of defects, nearly perfect shape, and complete fullness in the branches.
- Contact 334-403-5668
- Online: https://straw.farm
Wadsworth Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 3251 Dexter Road, Wetumpka (Located in Central Elmore County, just 7 miles north of Wetumpka.)
- When: Opening day is Nov. 22. They’re open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, and will reopen Nov. 28.
- Info: This is a choose-and-cut farm, meaning customers select their special tree from the thousands of beautiful Christmas Trees available — Leyland Cyprus, Murray Cyprus, Arizona Cyprus, Eastern Redcedar, and Virginia Pine. They also offer pre-cut Fraser Fir trees. They’ve been planting trees since 1976.
- Contact: 334-399-1547
- Online: wadsworthchristmastrees.com
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Back to Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 549 Mill Road, Madison
- When: Tentatively scheduled for Nov. 29, the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
- Info: This is a choose-and-cut tree farm.
- Contact: 256-572-3836
- Online: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058734404437
Beavers Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 10093 Bradford Trafford Road, Trafford
- When: Open on Nov. 22, 23, 28, 29, 30, and Dec. 6, 7 and 13.
- Info: Choose-and-cut trees include Virginia Pines, White Pines, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Leyland Cypress and container grown living Christmas trees.
- Contact: 205-527-1192
- Online: beaverschristmastreefarm.com
Clear Creek Christmas Tree Farm
Cole’s Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 2741 County Road 27, Woodland
- When: The farm will open Nov. 22 and Nov. 23 noon-5 p.m., Thanksgiving Day (noon-5 p.m.), Black Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and every Friday (noon-5 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), and Sunday (noon-5 p.m.) until Christmas.
- Info: It’s a choose and cut farm with several different types of trees — Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Carolina Sapphires, and Virginia Pines. They also offer fresh cut Fraser Fir trees that are grown in North Carolina.
- Contact: 334-332-3574
- Online: coleschristmastreefarm.weebly.com/
Crimson Creek CHRISTmas Tree Farm
Fish River Christmas Trees
- Where: 13982 Woodhaven Dairy Road East, Summerdale
- When: Opens Nov. 22. Will be open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. through Dec. 21. Closed on Thanksgiving.
- Info: They offer 7 varieties of trees to choose and cut: Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, Murray Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, Clemson Greenspire, and Portuguese Cypress. They also offer potted Christmas Trees. Pre-cut Fraser and Noble Firs available. Flocked trees available. Kids can visit with Santa at the farm. There’s a manger scene, tree train rides, camel and pony rides, and you can even stay there in a rental cabin.
- Contact: 251-988-8114
- Online: fishrivertrees.com
Frazier Farms
- Where: 615 Frazier Road, Albertville
- When: Opens on Nov. 28. Tree farm open Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. They have a free Dancing Christmas Light Show Monday–Thursday, 5–10 p.m. | Friday–Sunday: 5–11 p.m.
- Info: Choose-and-cut farm with Arizona Cypress, White Pine, Murray Cypress, Leyland Cypress and Green Giants.
- Contact: 256-293-6062
- Online: frazierchristmastreefarm.com/
Gilbert Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 1230 County Road 296, Lanett
- When: Opening day is Nov. 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Info: They’ve been in business since 1987. The farm offers Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire and Virginia Pine Christmas trees, and also sells cut Fraiser Fir trees.
- Contact: 706-586-5306
- Online: giltree.com
Heritage Corner Farm
- Where: 687 Kinnard Mill Road, Hazel Green
- When: Opens Nov. 24. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.
- Info: Choose and cut trees 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, and Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Fraser Fir Christmas trees grown in North Carolina available 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. daily, and Sundays 1-7:30 p.m.
- Contact: 256-804-5855
- Online: christmasatthecorner.com
Moody Farms
- Where: 1489 Valley Road, Oneonta
- When: Farm opens Nov. 22 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and Nov. 23 from 1-4:30 p.m. Reopens Nov. 28 for big opening weekend.
- Info: They grow primarily Murray X (similar to Leyland Cyprus), Carolina Sapphire, Virginia Pine and White Pine. They also offer pre-cut Fraser Firs.
- Contact: 256-302-2654
- Online: moodyfamilyfarms.com
Neely Farms Christmas Trees
- Where: 275 Dakota Road, Thorsby
- When: Opens Nov. 28. Hours will be Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 3-5 p.m.
- info: The farm’s choose and cut trees are Virginia Pines and Leyland Cypress. Depending on availability, they offer fresh-cut firs. All trees for sell will have a price tag.
- Contact: 334-389-1831
- Online: neelyfarmschristmastrees.com
Pinetucky Farm
- Where: 3650 Radiant City Road, Nauvoo
- When: Opening day is Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.
- Info: Choose-and-cut farm with Murray Cypress and Carolina Sapphire trees.
- Contact: 601-573-4316
- Online: https://www.facebook.com/pinetuckyfarm
Porter Pines
- Where: 3240 County Road 55, Clanton
- When: Opening day Nov. 22. Open through Dec. 14. Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
- Info: Virginia Pines and a large variety of Cypress.
- Children’s activities: Nov. 22, 28, 29 and Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Includes visit with Santa, art keepsake, reindeer barrel train ride, bouncy house, marshmallow roasting and hayride through the tree farm. Food trucks will be on site. Children’s wristbands $15. Adult admission free.
- Contact: 205-294-5713
- Online: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086180762376
Risner Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 6640D Prine Road, Citronelle
- When: Opens on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27
- Info: A choose-and-cut farm with Virginia Pine and Leyland Cypress.
- Contact: 251-680-3658
- Online: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076063067511
Shell’s Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 286 Shell Farm Road, Tuscumbia
- When: Tree cutting starts Nov. 22. Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m., and weekdays starting Nov. 24 from 3-5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving Day. Open through Dec. 15.
- Info: Farm-grown choose and cut trees are Virginia Pines, Leyland Cypress, and Carolina Sapphire. Also offer Northern grown pre-cut trees — Frazier Firs, Douglas Firs, and Black Hill Spruce.
- Contact: 256-383-4207
- Online: facebook.com/shellschristmastree.farm
Sokoll Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 400 Co. Road 273, Florence
- When: Opens Nov. 22. Weekend hours are 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and weekdays from noon to 4 p.m.
- Info: Choose-and-cut farm with Virginia Pine, Leyland Cypress, Carolina Sapphire, Blue Ice, White Pine and Eastern Red Cedar trees.
- Contact: 256-710-7168
- Online: sokollchristmastreefarm.com
Springfield Christmas Tree Farm
Southern Hollow Tree Farm
- Where: 16203 Old Ganey Road, Bay Minette
- When: Tree sales begin Nov. 15. Open weekends 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Weekdays from 1-5 p.m.
- Info: Choose-and-cut tree farm. “Holly Jolly Christmas Day” will be Nov. 29. Open all day, but festivities will be from 9 a.m. until noon with hot chocolate, popcorn and playtime fun for the kids.
- Contact: 251-753-4180
- Online: facebook.com/southernhollowtrees
Spring Creek Farm
- Were: 4505 US-29, Troy
- When: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
- Info: They offer Murray Cypress, Leyland Cypress, Blue Ice, Carolina Sapphire and Silver Smoke. Trees were first planted in 2021, and the family-owned farm opened in 2024. Customers can cut their own Christmas trees. The farm provides hand saws and guidance.
- Contact: 334-465-2960
- Online: springcreekfarmchristmastrees.com
The Littlest Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 2521 Ausley Bend Drive, Hartselle
- When: Opening day is Nov. 29, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Open Saturdays 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sundays 1-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday by appointment only.
- Info: Choose and cut Virginia Pine.
- Contact: 256-466-5473
- Online: littlestchristmastreefarm.com
Trim-A-Tree Farm
Wedowee Creek Tree Farm
Wilderwood Christmas Tree Farm
- Where: 12611 Coyote Trail, Ralph
- When: Opening weekend Nov. 28, 29 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Nov. 30 1-5 p.m. Other weekends: Saturdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sundays 1-5 p.m. while supplies last.
- Info: Choose and cut trees include Leyland Cypress. Pre-cut Fraser Firs available.
- Contact: 205-349-9476
- Online: wilderwoodfarm.com
Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at sheupel@gannett.com. To support his work please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.
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Alabama’s SEC opponents revealed for 2026-27 season
The SEC opponents for Alabama women’s basketball during the 2026-27 campaign has been officially revealed.
The Tide will face some of the top teams in all of women’s college basketball throughout SEC play this upcoming season. Alabama will face Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Missouri, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss and Texas A&M at home, with Ole Miss being the Tide’s only SEC opponent that they will face twice this year, both home and away. Alabama will be on the road for matchups against Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas as well.
The dates, start times, and television network for each will be revealed at a later date.
Alabama held a 7-9 record throughout SEC play last season. The Tide were widely regarded as one of the top teams in the nation despite struggling at times during conference play, and Alabama was able to make a run during the SEC Tournament with a shocking upset to the Tennessee Lady Vols in Nashville.
Alabama went 24-11 last season as a whole, but the Tide will undoubtedly need to play better during SEC play this year nonetheless.
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Two Alabama bridges rank among longest in U.S. Have you crossed them?
Enjoy two nights of free dance at Stars on the Riverfront
Alabama Dance Theatre will present Stars on the Riverfront on June 20 and 21, at 7:30 p.m. each night at Riverwalk Amphitheater in Montgomery.
In Alabama’s coastal landscape, two Alabama bridges quietly stand among the longest in the United States.
A new World Atlas ranking of the 11 longest bridges in the United States is a reminder that not all crossings are so forgettable. These are the spans that stretch the idea of a “quick drive” into something else entirely.
As World Atlas notes, the country’s roughly 617,000 bridges are mostly routine. The ones on this list “swallow the horizon,” turning open water into a roadway that can take ten or fifteen minutes to cross.
Louisiana dominates the ranking, but Alabama also makes its presence known with two entries: the Jubilee Parkway and the General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge.
Jubilee Parkway: Alabama’s 7.5-mile bridge ranks No. 7 among longest in US
Ranked at No. 7 on World Atlas’ list, the Jubilee Parkway carries Interstate 10 across Mobile Bay as a pair of parallel viaduct bridges stretching 7.5 miles between Mobile and Spanish Fort/Daphne. Opened in 1978, the four-lane crossing is often called the “Bayway.”
The World Atlas says the bridge takes its name from Mobile Bay’s “jubilee” phenomenon, when marine life is pushed into shallow water, making it unusually easy to catch.
General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge: 6.08-mile span ranks No. 10 in U.S.
The General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge ranks No. 10 on the World Atlas list, stretching 6.08 miles across the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta northeast of Mobile as part of Interstate 65.
World Atlas says the bridge is better known locally as the “Dolly Parton Bridge,” a nickname inspired by the paired arch design that, locals say, resembles a distinctive silhouette when viewed from certain angles.
Completed in 1980, it features twin parallel weathering-steel arches and concrete viaducts carrying four lanes over the wide, marshy delta.
Longest bridges in the U.S. Full World Atlas ranking
World Atlas ranks these as the longest bridges in the U.S.:
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: 23.83 miles
- Manchac Swamp Bridge: 22.8 miles
- Louisiana Airborne Memorial Bridge: 18.2 miles
- Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel: 17.6 miles
- Bonnet Carré Spillway Bridge: 11 miles
- Louisiana Highway 1 Bridge: 8.26 miles
- Jubilee Parkway: 7.5 miles
- San Mateo-Hayward Bridge: 7 miles
- Seven Mile Bridge: 6.79 miles
- General W.K. Wilson Jr. Bridge: 6.08 miles
- Norfolk Southern Lake Pontchartrain Bridge: 5.8 miles
Jennifer Lindahl is a Breaking and Trending Reporter in Alabama for USA TODAY’s Deep South Connect Team. Connect with her on X @jenn_lindahl and email at jlindahl@usatodayco.com.
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The iconic wooden roller coaster at Alabama Adventure & Splash Adventure is officially back in action, along with some seasonal deals. This Father’s Day, dads can get into the park for free to ride the restored coaster, Rampage.
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