The Christmas season is about many things, including making memories that last a lifetime. If you’ve somehow managed to make it this far in life without creating a family tradition out of choosing and cutting your very own Christmas tree, this may be the perfect year to begin. Surprisingly, there are quite a few choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms in South Carolina. See below to find the magical tree farm nearest you. This holiday season, you and your family can bring home a tree that would make Clark Griswald beam with Christmas pride.

  1. Bear Creek Christmas Tree Farm - Chapin

Facebook/Bear Creek Christmas Tree Farm Choose and cut your own tree, grab a cup of cocoa and then pick out the perfect wreath for your front door. This family-run farm has been a Christmas tradition in Chapin since 1976. Find their hours and all other helpful information on their Facebook page. 564 Amicks Ferry Rd, Chapin, SC 29036, USA

  1. Lebanon Christmas Tree Farm - Ridgeville

Facebook/Lebanon Christmas Tree Farm Family owned since 1985, this family Christmas tree farm offers both a ‘you cut’ and a ‘we cut’ option (most tree farms do). Want to cut your own? They have the saw - if you have the arm! Here is their website with a specific link to their hours of operation. 253 Needle Ln, Ridgeville, SC 29472, USA

  1. Wrights Christmas Tree Farm - Ward

Facebook/Wrights Christmas Tree Farm Located in the rolling hills of Saluda County, Wright’s Christmas Tree Farm dishes up some family fun as you scour through one of the oldest Christmas tree farms in the state for the perfect tree for the family room this year. Afterward, there are plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. Hours are listed on their Facebook page so you can easily plan your visit. 255 Christmas Tree Ln, Ward, SC 29166, USA

  1. Gurley’s Christmas Tree Farm - Beech Island

Facebook/Gurley’s Christmas Tree Farm Choose and cut your own tree at this tree farm in Beech Island. They have a variety of tree types to choose from and, as you can see, plenty of photo opportunities for lasting memories of the occasion. Check out their Facebook page for specific days and times as well as any other helpful information. 65 Williston Rd, Beech Island, SC 29842, USA

  1. The Merry Christmas Tree Farm - Central

Facebook/The Merry Christmas Tree Farm Begin another annual family tradition this year by visiting this tree farm and choosing and cutting your own tree. Santa will be around during select days and times. See those dates and hours at The Merry Christmas Tree Farm’s Facebook page. 244 Lay Bridge Rd, Central, SC 29630, USA

  1. Hidden Trails Christmas Tree Farm - Ware Shoals

Facebook/Hidden Trails Christmas Tree Farm Choose and cut from eight different types of trees on this SC Christmas tree farm. They also have pre-cut Fraser Firs. Bring the family and choose the tree of your dreams. The hours are listed on the farm’s Facebook page. 331 Forget-Me-Not Dr, Ware Shoals, SC 29692, USA

  1. Clarks Hill Christmas Tree Farm - Clarks Hill

Facebook/Clarks Hill Christmas Tree Farm Head to the fields aboard a hay-filled wagon pulled by a tractor to find a joyful Christmas tree at this family farm. In addition to trees, they also have wreaths, garland, table centerpieces, and mailbox swags. On the weekend, they have hot chocolate, cider, boiled peanuts, nachos, snacks, and cold drinks. Find their hours and so much more on the Clark Hills Christmas Tree Farm Facebook page. 39 Bennie Dorn Rd, Clarks Hill, SC 29821, USA

  1. Penland Christmas Tree Farm - York

Facebook/Penland Christmas Tree Farm With more than 70 acres of jolly Christmas trees, Penland Farms is a natural choice for a tree this year. Rest assured you’ll find one you love here. Choose and cut your own, leave it on the spot and they’ll go pick it up and bring it to the sales area. On the weekends they have free hayrides and hot chocolate. The exact hours and dates are listed on the Penland Christmas Tree Farm Facebook page. 6457 Campbell Rd, York, SC 29745, USA

  1. Smiling Bear Christmas Tree Farm - Walterboro

Facebook/Smiling Bear Christmas Tree Farm Create lasting memories of this holiday season with a trip to this magical Christmas tree farm in Walterboro. Choosing and cutting your own tree brings joy to young and old alike and this is a fantastic place to make it happen. This family owned Christmas tree farm in South Carolina is beloved both by the families that visit and the farm owners themselves. Check out the Smiling Bar Christmas Tree Farm Facebook page for all the important details such as dates and times so you can plan your visit! 126 Burlington Rd, Walterboro, SC 29488, USA

  1. Back In Time Christmas Tree Farm - Eastover

Facebook/Back In Time Christmas Tree Farm EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately, this Christmas Tree Farm is no longer in operation. Hop on a jolly hayride after you choose and cut your tree at the Back In Time Christmas Tree Farm. They also sell exquisite hand-made wreaths and you may even spot Santa’s elves and the big guy himself! Grab some hot chocolate and cookies and go search for the perfect tree! They’re located at 1316 Community Pond Rd., Eastover, SC.

  1. Matthews Christmas Tree Farm - Easley

Facebook/Matthews Christmas Tree Farm What a lovely place to get in the Christmas spirit! Bring the family and then choose and cut your own tree at this SC farm. A family tradition since 1978, Matthews dishes up plenty of Christmas spirit. See their dates and hours on their Facebook page. 1458 Spann Rd, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006, USA

  1. Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm - McCormick

Facebook/Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm Take a hayride to the field to pick out your tree, then head back to enjoy hot cocoa and the kids can ride the barrel train. Beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm is typically open Friday through Sunday, with their hours posted on their Facebook page. 211 Wade Morgan Rd, McCormick, SC 29835, USA

  1. Mystic Christmas Tree Farm - Greenville

Facebook/Mystic Christmas Tree Farm You can choose and cut your own tree at this farm or select one and they’ll cut it for you. Afterward, hop a ride on the tractor-pulled train (adults can ride too!). Find their hours and any other information you need to play your visit listed on Mystic Tree Farm’s Facebook page. 9029 Old White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29617, USA

What are your plans for a tree? Do you usually have a real tree or an artificial one? We’d love to know in our comments. We would also love to know if you’ve been to any of the tree farms on this list, or if we have inspired you to visit these or any other Christmas tree farms in South Carolina!

Facebook/Bear Creek Christmas Tree Farm

Choose and cut your own tree, grab a cup of cocoa and then pick out the perfect wreath for your front door. This family-run farm has been a Christmas tradition in Chapin since 1976. Find their hours and all other helpful information on their Facebook page.

564 Amicks Ferry Rd, Chapin, SC 29036, USA

Facebook/Lebanon Christmas Tree Farm

Family owned since 1985, this family Christmas tree farm offers both a ‘you cut’ and a ‘we cut’ option (most tree farms do). Want to cut your own? They have the saw - if you have the arm! Here is their website with a specific link to their hours of operation.

253 Needle Ln, Ridgeville, SC 29472, USA

Facebook/Wrights Christmas Tree Farm

Located in the rolling hills of Saluda County, Wright’s Christmas Tree Farm dishes up some family fun as you scour through one of the oldest Christmas tree farms in the state for the perfect tree for the family room this year. Afterward, there are plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy. Hours are listed on their Facebook page so you can easily plan your visit.

255 Christmas Tree Ln, Ward, SC 29166, USA

Facebook/Gurley’s Christmas Tree Farm

Choose and cut your own tree at this tree farm in Beech Island. They have a variety of tree types to choose from and, as you can see, plenty of photo opportunities for lasting memories of the occasion. Check out their Facebook page for specific days and times as well as any other helpful information.

65 Williston Rd, Beech Island, SC 29842, USA

Facebook/The Merry Christmas Tree Farm

Begin another annual family tradition this year by visiting this tree farm and choosing and cutting your own tree. Santa will be around during select days and times. See those dates and hours at The Merry Christmas Tree Farm’s Facebook page.

244 Lay Bridge Rd, Central, SC 29630, USA

Facebook/Hidden Trails Christmas Tree Farm

Choose and cut from eight different types of trees on this SC Christmas tree farm. They also have pre-cut Fraser Firs. Bring the family and choose the tree of your dreams. The hours are listed on the farm’s Facebook page.

331 Forget-Me-Not Dr, Ware Shoals, SC 29692, USA

Facebook/Clarks Hill Christmas Tree Farm

Head to the fields aboard a hay-filled wagon pulled by a tractor to find a joyful Christmas tree at this family farm. In addition to trees, they also have wreaths, garland, table centerpieces, and mailbox swags. On the weekend, they have hot chocolate, cider, boiled peanuts, nachos, snacks, and cold drinks. Find their hours and so much more on the Clark Hills Christmas Tree Farm Facebook page.

39 Bennie Dorn Rd, Clarks Hill, SC 29821, USA

Facebook/Penland Christmas Tree Farm

With more than 70 acres of jolly Christmas trees, Penland Farms is a natural choice for a tree this year. Rest assured you’ll find one you love here. Choose and cut your own, leave it on the spot and they’ll go pick it up and bring it to the sales area. On the weekends they have free hayrides and hot chocolate. The exact hours and dates are listed on the Penland Christmas Tree Farm Facebook page.

6457 Campbell Rd, York, SC 29745, USA

Facebook/Smiling Bear Christmas Tree Farm

Create lasting memories of this holiday season with a trip to this magical Christmas tree farm in Walterboro. Choosing and cutting your own tree brings joy to young and old alike and this is a fantastic place to make it happen. This family owned Christmas tree farm in South Carolina is beloved both by the families that visit and the farm owners themselves. Check out the Smiling Bar Christmas Tree Farm Facebook page for all the important details such as dates and times so you can plan your visit!

126 Burlington Rd, Walterboro, SC 29488, USA

Facebook/Back In Time Christmas Tree Farm

EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately, this Christmas Tree Farm is no longer in operation. Hop on a jolly hayride after you choose and cut your tree at the Back In Time Christmas Tree Farm. They also sell exquisite hand-made wreaths and you may even spot Santa’s elves and the big guy himself! Grab some hot chocolate and cookies and go search for the perfect tree! They’re located at 1316 Community Pond Rd., Eastover, SC.

Facebook/Matthews Christmas Tree Farm

What a lovely place to get in the Christmas spirit! Bring the family and then choose and cut your own tree at this SC farm. A family tradition since 1978, Matthews dishes up plenty of Christmas spirit. See their dates and hours on their Facebook page.

1458 Spann Rd, Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006, USA

Facebook/Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm

Take a hayride to the field to pick out your tree, then head back to enjoy hot cocoa and the kids can ride the barrel train. Beginning the Friday after Thanksgiving, Turkey Creek Christmas Tree Farm is typically open Friday through Sunday, with their hours posted on their Facebook page.

211 Wade Morgan Rd, McCormick, SC 29835, USA

Facebook/Mystic Christmas Tree Farm

You can choose and cut your own tree at this farm or select one and they’ll cut it for you. Afterward, hop a ride on the tractor-pulled train (adults can ride too!). Find their hours and any other information you need to play your visit listed on Mystic Tree Farm’s Facebook page.

9029 Old White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29617, USA

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Christmas In South Carolina November 03, 2022 Katie Feldkamp What is Christmas like in South Carolina? From up in the mountains to down on the Atlantic coast, the weather in South Carolina can have a rather surprising range depending on where you are in the state. So while there may not be a guarantee of a white Christmas, especially in our southern coastal cities, one thing is for sure — no matter where you are in the Palmetto State, you will find plenty of Christmas cheer. We have created so many lists to help make the most of the holiday season. From the best Christmas towns in South Carolina to the best displays of Christmas lights in South Carolina, we have it all here for you! Are there any German Christmas markets in South Carolina? You just happen to be in luck as we have the answer to that question! Just north of Charleston in Awendaw, South Carolina there is a German Christmas Market known as Weinacktsmarkt that is just brimming with holiday traditions! Visitors can stroll along the outdoor booths and marvel at all the shopping they can do, all the while sipping mulled wine from the Biergarten and eating German treats. It is an event you do not want to miss, so make sure to buy your tickets early!

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Christmas In South Carolina

November 03, 2022

Katie Feldkamp

What is Christmas like in South Carolina? From up in the mountains to down on the Atlantic coast, the weather in South Carolina can have a rather surprising range depending on where you are in the state. So while there may not be a guarantee of a white Christmas, especially in our southern coastal cities, one thing is for sure — no matter where you are in the Palmetto State, you will find plenty of Christmas cheer. We have created so many lists to help make the most of the holiday season. From the best Christmas towns in South Carolina to the best displays of Christmas lights in South Carolina, we have it all here for you! Are there any German Christmas markets in South Carolina? You just happen to be in luck as we have the answer to that question! Just north of Charleston in Awendaw, South Carolina there is a German Christmas Market known as Weinacktsmarkt that is just brimming with holiday traditions! Visitors can stroll along the outdoor booths and marvel at all the shopping they can do, all the while sipping mulled wine from the Biergarten and eating German treats. It is an event you do not want to miss, so make sure to buy your tickets early!

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The OIYS Visitor Center

From up in the mountains to down on the Atlantic coast, the weather in South Carolina can have a rather surprising range depending on where you are in the state. So while there may not be a guarantee of a white Christmas, especially in our southern coastal cities, one thing is for sure — no matter where you are in the Palmetto State, you will find plenty of Christmas cheer. We have created so many lists to help make the most of the holiday season. From the best Christmas towns in South Carolina to the best displays of Christmas lights in South Carolina, we have it all here for you!

Are there any German Christmas markets in South Carolina?

You just happen to be in luck as we have the answer to that question! Just north of Charleston in Awendaw, South Carolina there is a German Christmas Market known as Weinacktsmarkt that is just brimming with holiday traditions! Visitors can stroll along the outdoor booths and marvel at all the shopping they can do, all the while sipping mulled wine from the Biergarten and eating German treats. It is an event you do not want to miss, so make sure to buy your tickets early!