Rantoul · Illinois
Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch
Shop for a pine or fir tree in Rantoul, then browse the heated barn gift shop or add a separately priced tour to meet the ranch’s reindeer.
At a glance
Plan your visit.
- Trees, 6–8ft
- $65
Posted tier includes trim, shaking and binding; species and buying format are not distinguished.
All tree prices ↓
Trees & prices.
Official prices ↗| Tree & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Trees, 6–8ft | $65 Posted tier includes trim, shaking and binding; species and buying format are not distinguished. |
| Reindeer tour, November 15–December 28 | $12 per person Separate activity; last ticket sale at 4:30pm. |
| Reindeer tour at other times | $10 per person Separate activity; last ticket sale at 4:30pm. |
Visit times.
Official visit information ↗| Ranch visiting hours | Hours |
|---|---|
| November, Wednesday–Saturday | 10am–7pm |
| November, Sunday | Noon–7pm |
| December, Wednesday–Sunday | 10am–6pm |
| December 28, final ranch day | 10am–5pm |
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Thanksgiving Day. These are ranch hours; confirm Christmas tree selling dates and stock separately. Reindeer ticket sales finish at 4:30pm.
Choose your Christmas tree.
Choose-and-cut pines and firs are listed alongside fresh-cut Michigan Fraser firs and other firs and pines. Pre-cut Fraser firs reach up to 12ft.
Tree species
- Pine (field)
- Fir (field)
- Fraser fir (pre-cut)
The farm visit.
Trees and the gift barn
The posted 6–8ft tree price includes trimming, shaking and binding; the price page does not assign that tier to a particular species or buying format. The heated barn shop sells gifts, ornaments and souvenirs.
Meet the reindeer
The Reindeer Experience is a separate paid tour, with a feeding treat and opportunities for photographs. The posted tour price is $12 per person from November 15–December 28, or $10 at other times. Tour tickets are not sold after 4:30pm.
Hayrides, pedal carts and the paintball gallery each have a posted $6 charge. Ask which activities are operating during your Christmas visit; the corn maze and its bundled packages belong to the fall outing.
Reserved groups
Groups can arrange visits year-round by appointment. The ranch has around two acres of parking and a banquet hall seating 150.
The Little Buckaroo package combines a reindeer tour and hayride for preschool–second-grade field trips: groups of 10 or more start at $14 per person, with cookies and juice an extra $2. Arrange group packages in advance.
Before you go.
- Pets and picnics are not allowed.
- Check current Christmas opening days and tree availability before traveling. Reindeer ticket sales finish at 4:30pm.
Other farms to compare.
- Abbey FarmsAurora, Illinois
Choose a pine or spruce in the fields, or a Michigan-grown fir from the pre-cut lot, then warm up with a donut and cocoa and browse the Emporium.
- Ben’s Christmas Tree FarmHarvard, Illinois
Explore eight varieties of field-grown trees in Harvard, with free wagon rides, supplied saws and help bringing your tree back for shaking and baling.
- Richardson Christmas Tree FarmSpring Grove, Illinois
Choose a tree in the fields or a pre-cut Fraser or Canaan fir, then head into the heated barn for a warm drink, handmade greenery and farm-made treats.