Maize · Kansas
Prairie Pines
Prairie Pines is a full-service choose-and-cut tree farm in Maize that has been welcoming families for more than four decades. A free tractor-drawn hay-rack carries you out to the fields, where you choose and cut your own tree with the saws, rope and netting the farm supplies, and the staff shake, net and tie it on your vehicle for you. Which trees are open for cutting changes through the season, so ask the farm before you go. A heated Old Barn Christmas shop, pre-cut Fraser fir, flocked trees, fresh wreaths, weekend concessions, and free Santa visits and a children's train on select weekends make it an old-fashioned holiday outing. Admission to the farm is free, and a Holiday Preview weekend on November 21 and 22 comes before the tree farm opens on Friday, November 27.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Cut your own · Pre-cut trees
- Cut-your-own trees and pre-cut trees
- Loblolly about $12 per foot, $72 minimum; Fraser fir from $109
Cut your own Loblolly pine for about $12 per foot with a $72 minimum, and the shake, net and tie are included. Pre-cut Fraser fir starts at $109, and flocked trees start at $169. Ask the farm about the other pines and about wreath and shop prices.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Holiday Preview Saturday, November 21 from 11am to 4pm and Sunday, November 22 from 12 noon to 4pm. The tree farm opens Friday, November 27 from 9am to 5pm and its final day is Sunday, December 20, 12 noon to 4pm.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Cutting follows a stock board the farm updates through the season. In mid-November, Loblolly pine was open for cutting in sizes from 5 to 9 feet at about $12 per foot with a $72 minimum. Its long, medium-green needles run 6 to 9 inches, hold well, and carry a rich, woody scent with bright notes of citrus on strong branches. Virginia, Scotch and Austrian pine were sold out in mid-November. Virginia is dense with stout woody branches, Scotch has stiff, bright green needles about an inch long and excellent needle retention, and Austrian has long, fragrant, dark green needles on wide-spaced heavy branches. Ask the farm what is open for cutting the day you plan to come, since selection becomes more limited after the first two open weekends.
Pre-cut Fraser fir is trucked in from the farm's Michigan and North Carolina partners: premium trees with beautiful form and excellent needle retention, 7 to 12 feet, from $109. Canaan, Fralsam, Noble and Concolor fir were unavailable in mid-November. Flocked trees in a large selection of sizes from 5 to 8 feet start at $169, and tabletop flocked trees start at $59.
Published varieties
- Loblolly pine
- Fraser fir (pre-cut)
Which variety suits your decorations?
General tree guidance; the farm’s selection, sizes and services are described above.
- Fraser fir
- Upward branches and good needle retention; firmer branches can suit heavier ornaments.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
The farm takes cash, credit cards and Apple Pay. Ask the farm for wreath, tree stand, shop and concession prices.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Loblolly pine, cut your own, 5 to 9 feet | About $12 per foot; $72 minimum Open for cutting in mid-November. Shake, net and tie are included. |
| Virginia, Scotch and Austrian pine, cut your own | Ask the farm Sold out in mid-November; ask the farm about stock. |
| Pre-cut Fraser fir, 7 to 12 feet | From $109 Trucked in from Michigan and North Carolina. |
| Flocked trees, 5 to 8 feet | From $169 Ready to take home and decorate. |
| Tabletop flocked trees | From $59 |
| Fresh wreaths, 28, 32 and 36 inches | Ask the farm Plain, decorated or custom decorated. |
| Hay-rack ride to the fields | Free During tree-cutting hours, whether you are cutting a tree or not. |
| Santa visits and the children's train | Free On select weekend hours. |
| Photo taken at a farm backdrop | Free Prints or downloads are optional; ask the farm for prices. |
| Admission to the farm | Free |
Ride out and cut your own tree
Tractor-drawn hay-racks carry tree customers out to the fields to choose a tree, and the ride is free to hop on during tree-cutting hours whether you are cutting a tree or not. The farm supplies the saws, rope and netting you need to cut a tree and take it home. Power saws are not permitted. Once you have chosen, the staff shake, net and tie your tree on your vehicle, and that service is included with the price of the tree.
| Step | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Ride | A free tractor-drawn hay-rack takes you to the fields during tree-cutting hours. |
| Choose and cut | Cut your own tree with the farm's saws; power saws are not permitted. The farm supplies rope and netting too. |
| Process | Staff shake, net and tie your tree on your vehicle; included with the price of the tree. |
| Reservations | No reservation is needed. Tree selection becomes more limited after the first two open weekends. |
| Holds and orders | No pre-tagging and no phone or online orders. The farm can hold a paid tree for a few days if arranged in person. |
| Delivery | None, but the staff help you select a tree, carry it to your car and tie it on. |
Trees, sizes and prices
The cut-your-own board changes through the season, so what is open when you arrive may differ from what is listed here. In mid-November, Loblolly pine was the cut variety open and the other pines were sold out. Ask the farm for current stock. The farm does not sell potted trees or trees for planting. Pre-cut Fraser fir starts at $109.
| Tree | Size | Price | In mid-November |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loblolly pine, cut your own | 5 to 9 feet | About $12 per foot; $72 minimum | Open for cutting |
| Virginia pine, cut your own | Ask the farm | Ask the farm | Sold out |
| Scotch pine, cut your own | Ask the farm | Ask the farm | Sold out |
| Austrian pine, cut your own | Ask the farm | Ask the farm | Sold out |
| Fraser fir, pre-cut | 7 to 12 feet | From $109 | Available |
| Canaan, Fralsam, Noble and Concolor fir, pre-cut | Ask the farm | Ask the farm | Unavailable |
| Flocked trees | 5 to 8 feet | From $169 | Available |
| Tabletop flocked trees | Tabletop | From $59 | Available |
Holiday Preview before the tree farm opens
A week before opening day, the farm holds a Holiday Preview with pre-cut fir trees from 7 to 14 feet, fresh fir wreaths, decorated and undecorated, and the Old Barn Christmas shop. The Michigan and North Carolina trees and wreaths arrive a week early. Cutting is not offered at the preview; the tree farm opens for cutting on Friday, November 27.
| When | Hours | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, November 21 | 11am–4pm | Pre-cut fir trees, fresh wreaths and the Old Barn Christmas shop. |
| Sunday, November 22 | 12 noon–4pm | Pre-cut fir trees, fresh wreaths and the Old Barn Christmas shop. |
The Old Barn Christmas shop, wreaths and weekend treats
The heated Old Barn Christmas shop is full of holiday decor and gifts. Fresh wreaths come plain or decorated, and the farm will custom decorate one while you cut your tree or shop. On weekends there are concessions, and your concession purchases support the Maize High Choral department. Local school choirs perform holiday carols. Ask the farm for wreath, tree stand, shop and concession prices.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Old Barn Christmas shop | Heated. Ornaments, holiday decor, tree stands, roping and garland, tabletop trees, tree bags and other items. |
| Fresh wreaths | 28, 32 and 36 inches; plain, decorated or custom decorated. |
| Weekend concessions | Cookies, hot chocolate, apple cider, bottled water and soft drinks, and sometimes hot mini donuts. |
Santa, the children's train and photos
On select weekend hours, little ones can ride the children's train pulled by a small tractor and visit Santa, at no charge. Donations to Santa's reindeer food fund are always appreciated. The farm has set up backdrops for group, family and Santa photos, with a professional camera ready.
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| Santa visits | On select weekend hours, at no charge. See the season dates and hours for the times. |
| Children's train | Pulled by a small tractor during Santa hours only, at no charge. |
| Photos | Free to have a photo taken; prints or downloads are optional. Ask the farm for the prices. |
| Garden paths and nature | Garden paths and time in nature are part of the visit. |
Season dates and hours
The tree farm opens on Friday, November 27 at 9am and its final day is Sunday, December 20. Hours change from day to day, so use the table to plan. The Old Barn shop keeps its own hours and is also open for evening shopping on December 17 and 18 and on December 22 and 23, when the tree farm is not selling trees. Ask the farm about days that are not listed.
| When | Tree farm | Old Barn shop | Santa, photos and train |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, November 27 (opening day) | 9am–5pm | 9am–7pm | Santa arrives 11:30am; visits, photos and train 11:45am–3:30pm |
| Saturday, November 28 | 10am–5pm | 10am–7pm | 11:30am–3:30pm |
| Sunday, November 29 | 12 noon–5pm | 12 noon–5pm | 12:30pm–3:30pm |
| Thursday and Friday, December 3 and 4 | 2pm–5pm | 2pm–7pm | — |
| Saturday, December 5 | 10am–5pm | 10am–7pm | 11:30am–3:30pm |
| Sunday, December 6 | 12 noon–5pm | 10am–6pm | 12:30pm–3:30pm |
| Thursday and Friday, December 10 and 11 | 2pm–5pm | 2pm–7pm | — |
| Saturday, December 12 | 10am–5pm | 10am–7pm | 11:30am–2:30pm |
| Sunday, December 13 | 12 noon–5pm | 12 noon–6pm | 12:30pm–2:30pm |
| Thursday and Friday, December 17 and 18 | Closed | 5pm–7pm | — |
| Saturday, December 19 | 12 noon–4pm | 12 noon–7pm | 12:30pm–2:30pm |
| Sunday, December 20 (final day) | 12 noon–4pm | 12 noon–6pm | 12:30pm–2:30pm |
| Tuesday and Wednesday, December 22 and 23 | — | 5pm–7pm | — |
Before you go: payment, pets and getting around
Admission to the farm is free, and purchases of trees, shop items, photos and concessions help sustain the old-fashioned holiday experience. The farm has a private home on the property, so please stay in the public areas.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Payment | Cash, credit cards and Apple Pay. |
| Dogs | Please leave dogs and other animals at home unless a dog is a fully trained service dog or assistance animal. |
| Your own photos | Non-professional photos during open hours with a camera or cellphone only: no tripods, flash equipment or large props. Stay on the walking paths and out of rocks, waterfalls, flower beds and crops. Professional photo sessions are not being booked. |
| Accessibility | Designated handicapped parking spots at the front of the lot near the barn, and the buildings are wheelchair accessible. Most of the pre-cut lot is flat or gently sloping. The ride out to cut your own tree is by tractor-trailer. The lot is gravel. |
| Restrooms | Indoor heated buildings and restrooms. |
The farm, the family and contacts
Prairie Pines began as a Christmas tree farm and opened for its first cutting season more than four decades ago, and a log barn followed soon after. The dinner theater, lavender and Halloween events on the same property are separate from the tree farm.
Call the farm at (316) 303-2037 with questions about the tree farm, or email info@prairiepines.com. The farm's website also has a contact form.
A closer look.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Holiday Preview November 21–22; tree farm open Friday, November 27 through Sunday, December 20
The tree farm opens on Friday, November 27 from 9am to 5pm and its final day is Sunday, December 20. Hours change from week to week, with Thursdays and Fridays 2pm to 5pm, Saturdays mostly 10am to 5pm and Sundays mostly 12 noon to 5pm, and the tree farm is closed on December 17 and 18. A Holiday Preview with pre-cut trees, fresh wreaths and the Old Barn shop runs November 21 and 22. Tree selection becomes more limited after the first two open weekends.
| Christmas season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Saturday, November 21 (Holiday Preview) | 11am–4pm: pre-cut trees, fresh wreaths and the Old Barn shop; no cutting |
| Sunday, November 22 (Holiday Preview) | 12 noon–4pm: pre-cut trees, fresh wreaths and the Old Barn shop; no cutting |
| Friday, November 27 (opening day) | Tree farm 9am–5pm |
| Saturday, November 28 | Tree farm 10am–5pm |
| Sunday, November 29 | Tree farm 12 noon–5pm |
| Thursday and Friday, December 3 and 4 | Tree farm 2pm–5pm |
| Saturday, December 5 | Tree farm 10am–5pm |
| Sunday, December 6 | Tree farm 12 noon–5pm |
| Thursday and Friday, December 10 and 11 | Tree farm 2pm–5pm |
| Saturday, December 12 | Tree farm 10am–5pm |
| Sunday, December 13 | Tree farm 12 noon–5pm |
| Saturday, December 19 | Tree farm 12 noon–4pm |
| Sunday, December 20 (final day) | Tree farm 12 noon–4pm |
| Thursday and Friday, December 17 and 18 | Tree farm closed (shop 5pm–7pm) |
| Other days | Ask the farm |
Final tree farm day is Sunday, December 20. Tree selection becomes more limited after the first two open weekends.
Before you go.
- Holiday Preview November 21 and 22; the tree farm opens Friday, November 27 at 9am and its final day is Sunday, December 20. Hours change day to day.
- A free hay-rack ride takes you to the fields; saws, rope and netting are supplied, power saws are not allowed, and the shake, net and tie are included.
- Loblolly pine was open for cutting in mid-November, about $12 per foot with a $72 minimum; Virginia, Scotch and Austrian pine were sold out. Ask the farm what is open.
- Pre-cut Fraser fir from $109, flocked trees from $169; selection gets more limited after the first two open weekends.
- Cash, credit cards and Apple Pay. Leave dogs at home unless they are service animals.
- Call (316) 303-2037 or email info@prairiepines.com.
4055 N Tyler Rd, Maize, KS 67101
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