There’s nothing quite like a real Christmas tree in your living room on Christmas day. If you want a wonderful-smelling tree in your house to give you feelings of Christmas cheer, then check out our list of cut-your-own tree farms and pre-cut stands in the Rockford area. Create a new family tradition by heading to a local tree farm and cutting down your own Christmas tree or stopping by a pre-cut stand!
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Farms
Sinnissippi Farm and Forest
Sinnissippi Farm and Forest has been in operation for over 60 years. The Oregon chapter of Future Farmers of America helps the Conroy family run the farm. They have over 30,000 Christmas trees growing on their farm. They also offer wreaths for sale.
Address: 3122 S Lowden Rd, Oregon, IL
Hours: Opening day is November 25, 2022 from 8 am – 4 pm
Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 4 pm
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2 pm – 4 pm
Prices: Trees start at $55
Choose between cut your own and fresh-cut scotch pine, white pine, douglas fir, and fraser fir.
Attractions include
- Fire pit
- Concession stand with apple cider and donuts
- Santa will be visiting the farm on select weekends. Check their Facebook for more information.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sinnissippitrees/
Williams Tree Farm
Williams Tree Farm has been a staple in the community for over 70 years. It is the biggest tree farm in the Stateline area. There are often special events held at the farm, especially during the weekends. Your family can cut down your own tree or buy a pre-cut one.
Address: 4661 Yale Bridge Rd, Rockton, IL
Hours: Opening day is November 12, 2022
Open daily from 9 am – 7 pm
Prices: $20 for pines under 4 feet
$47 for pines 5-8 feet
$90 for pines 9 feet and taller
Attractions include:
- Santa Visits in the Children’s Farm from 10 am – 4 pm on November 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 and December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18
- 15 minute horse-drawn Hayrides ($4 per person, 2 and under are free). Reserve your ride here.
- Children’s Farm with reindeer, camel, and other animals
- Maze
- Gift Shop
- Cabin Cafe
- Food trucks on site (certain weekends)
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/williamstreefarm/
Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm
Mistletoe Christmas Tree Farm is a family-owned farm that offers cut-your-own trees, wreaths, tabletop pieces, and more.
Address: 300 County Rd N., Edgerton, WI
Hours: Opening day on November 25, 2022
Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm
Prices: Trees start at $65
They offer a variety of fir and spruce trees, wreaths, kissing balls, porch pots, birch reindeer, and more.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mistletoechristmastreefarm/
Keith’s Christmas Trees
Keith’s Christmas Trees is a quiet country farm where you pick and cut your own tree. Customers say it’s a low-key place with reasonably priced trees and friendly service.
Address: 4325 Favor Rd, Rockton, IL
Hours: TBA
Prices: $45 for a minimum 5′ Scotch pine
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/keithstrees/
Pre-Cut Tree Lots
If you’re short on time and would rather pick up a pre-cut tree, you have many options in the Rockford area.
Perryville Shopping Center (Boy Scout Troop 57)
3879 N. Perryville Rd., Rockford, IL (near Meg’s Daily Grind)
Southwest Corner of Harrison Ave and Perryville Rd (Boy Scout Troop 181)
Harlem United Methodist Church (Boy Scout Troop 206)
8401 N. Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL
Harlem United Methodist Church (Boy Scout Troop 206)
8401 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL
Village Green Nursery
6101 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL
Ritschel’s Market Christmas Trees
2929 11th St, Rockford, IL
Rockford Speedway
9572 Forest Hills Rd, Loves Park, IL
Highcrest Shopping Center (Retired Men’s Club)
1646 N. Alpine Rd., Rockford, IL
Gensler Gardens (2 locations)
102 Orth Rd, Loves Park, IL
8631 11th St, Davis Junction, IL
Menard’s (2 locations)
2001 S Perryville Rd, Rockford, IL
1600 West Lane Rd, Machesney Park, IL
Lowe’s (2 locations)
7130 E State St, Rockford, IL
9700 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL
Home Depot (2 locations)
6930 Argus Dr, Rockford, IL
1580 West Lane Rd, Machesney Park, IL
2022 Tree Farm Updates
Nature’s Best Christmas Trees in Poplar Grove is not selling trees this season.
Valley View Tree Farm is no longer selling trees.
You can still order wreaths, grave blankets, baskets, and crosses by calling 815-494-3707.
Address: 6440 Belvidere Rd, Roscoe, IL
Hours: Opening day is November 19, 2022
Monday through Sunday from 9 am – 5 pm
Prices: N/A
Attractions include:
- Gift shop
- Wreaths
- Cookies and wassail
Website: http://valleyviewtreefarm.com/
