Danese · West Virginia
Crickmer Farms
A family-owned hill farm in Fayette County where Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Concolor fir and Serbian spruce grow from 5 to 18 feet tall. Walk the choose-and-cut fields with bow saws, drag sleds and measuring poles provided, or browse the pre-cut area, then stop in the Christmas Shoppe for Fraser fir wreaths, garland and nursery trees in grow bags. Hot chocolate is free, and there are candy canes for the kids. The farm opens for a pre-Thanksgiving weekend on November 21 and 22, then Wednesday through Sunday from November 27 to December 18 or until the trees are gone.
At a glance
Your tree visit.
- Tree choices
- Pre-cut trees
- Trees, wreaths and Shoppe items
- Ask the farm
Ask the farm for tree, wreath and Shoppe prices. Bow saws, drag sleds and measuring poles are provided, and hot chocolate is free.
Prices & conditions ↓ - Visit times
Saturday and Sunday, November 21 and 22, 11am–5pm. Then Wednesday through Sunday, 11am–5pm, from Friday, November 27 through Friday, December 18 or until the trees are sold. Pre-tagging weekends began October 31, noon–5pm.
Full schedule ↓
Find your tree
Choose your Christmas tree.
Crickmer Farms grows Fraser fir, Canaan fir, Concolor fir and Serbian spruce, in sizes from 5 to 18 feet. From Friday, November 27 the farm also keeps a pre-cut tree area with Fraser fir, Concolor fir and Serbian spruce, for anyone who wants a tree ready to load.
Bow saws, drag sleds and measuring poles are provided, and the farm helps whenever you need it.
Published varieties
- Fraser fir
- Canaan fir
- Concolor fir
- Serbian spruce
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.
- Concolor fir
- Longer, silver-blue needles with a citrus scent when crushed.
- Canaan fir
- Dark green needles with white undersides and firmer branches for decorations.
Learn more: University of Wisconsin Extension ↗ · National Christmas Tree Association ↗
Compare the options
Trees & prices.
Tree, wreath and Shoppe prices are set at the farm.
| Selection & size | Price |
|---|---|
| Trees, 5 to 18 feet, choose-and-cut and pre-cut | Ask the farm Pre-cut area opens Friday, November 27. |
| Fraser fir wreaths, garland and nursery trees | Ask the farm Sold in the Christmas Shoppe. |
| Hot chocolate | Free Candy canes are for the kids. |
Choose-and-cut fields and the pre-cut area
Crickmer Farms sells its trees in the choose-and-cut season, with Fraser, Canaan and Concolor fir and Serbian spruce for sale. The farm provides bow saws, drag sleds and measuring poles, and its team helps whenever you ask.
A pre-cut area opens on Friday, November 27, with Fraser fir, Concolor fir and Serbian spruce. Ask the farm how cutting works for the trees in the field.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Bow saws | Provided. |
| Drag sleds | Provided. |
| Measuring poles | Provided. |
| Help | The farm provides assistance whenever needed. |
| Pre-cut area | Opens Friday, November 27 with Fraser fir, Concolor fir and Serbian spruce. |
Tree kinds, sizes and prices
Trees range from 5 feet to 18 feet. Ask the farm for this season's tree prices.
| Choice | Pre-cut area from November 27 |
|---|---|
| Fraser fir | Yes |
| Canaan fir | Not listed |
| Concolor fir | Yes |
| Serbian spruce | Yes |
Pre-tagging weekends
Before the season opens, the farm lets you pre-tag a tree on weekends only, beginning October 31. Staff are available to help from noon to 5pm. Ask the farm how a pre-tagged tree is held and collected.
| When | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Weekends, beginning October 31, before the season opens | Noon–5pm | Weekends only; staff available to assist. |
The Christmas Shoppe and hot chocolate
The Christmas Shoppe is open during the season with various sizes of Fraser fir wreaths, garland, nursery trees in grow bags 2 to 3 feet tall and other holiday greenery. Wreaths and greenery are separate from a tree.
Warm up with free hot chocolate, and the kids get candy canes.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fraser fir wreaths | Various sizes; made from greenery grown and assembled on the farm. |
| Garland | On sale during the season. |
| Nursery trees in grow bags | 2 to 3 feet tall. |
| Other holiday greenery | On sale during the season. |
| Hot chocolate | Free. |
| Candy canes | For the kids. |
Season days and hours
The farm opens for a pre-Thanksgiving weekend, then settles into Wednesday through Sunday. It stays open until Friday, December 18, or until the current inventory is sold. In hazardous road conditions from bad weather, call ahead to make sure the farm can open; the farm's Facebook page carries updates on hours during the season.
| When | Hours |
|---|---|
| Pre-tagging weekends, beginning October 31, before the season opens | Noon–5pm |
| Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 (pre-Thanksgiving weekend) | 11am–5pm |
| Wednesday through Sunday, beginning Friday, November 27 | 11am–5pm |
| Last day | Friday, December 18, or until the current inventory is sold |
Getting there and practical details
The farm is at 1635 Crickmer Rd. in Danese, in Fayette County. Call the farm for questions or directions. Ask about payment, parking and restrooms before you come.
| Topic | At the farm |
|---|---|
| Address | 1635 Crickmer Rd., Danese, WV 25831 |
| Tools provided | Bow saws, drag sleds and measuring poles |
| Weather | Call ahead in hazardous road conditions |
| Questions and directions | Call the farm at (304) 484-7661 |
The farm, the family and contacts
Crickmer Farms is a family-owned and operated Christmas tree farm, growing trees since 1978 and focusing on quality Fraser fir, and a member of the West Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association. Over the last eight years the farm and the association have provided trees for the State Capitol displays.
Call the farm at (304) 484-7661 with questions or for directions.
Pick your day
Dates & hours.
Tree season: Pre-Thanksgiving weekend November 21–22; Wednesday through Sunday from Friday, November 27 through Friday, December 18 or until the trees are sold
The farm opens for a pre-Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, from 11am to 5pm. Regular season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11am to 5pm, beginning Friday, November 27, and the farm stays open until Friday, December 18 or until the current inventory is sold. In hazardous road conditions from bad weather, call ahead to make sure the farm is open.
| Christmas tree season | Hours |
|---|---|
| Pre-tagging weekends, beginning October 31, before the season opens | Noon–5pm; staff available to assist |
| Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 (pre-Thanksgiving weekend) | 11am–5pm |
| Wednesday through Sunday, beginning Friday, November 27 | 11am–5pm; pre-cut trees available from November 27 |
| Last day | Friday, December 18, or until the current inventory is sold |
Hazardous road conditions from bad weather can stop the opening; call ahead.
Before you go.
- Pre-Thanksgiving weekend: Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 11am–5pm. Then Wednesday through Sunday, 11am–5pm, from Friday, November 27 through Friday, December 18 or until the trees are sold.
- Fraser, Canaan and Concolor fir and Serbian spruce, 5 to 18 feet. Bow saws, drag sleds and measuring poles are provided.
- A pre-cut area opens Friday, November 27 with Fraser fir, Concolor fir and Serbian spruce. Pre-tagging weekends began October 31, noon–5pm.
- The Christmas Shoppe has Fraser fir wreaths, garland, nursery trees in grow bags and other greenery; hot chocolate is free and there are candy canes for the kids.
- Call ahead in hazardous road conditions. Call (304) 484-7661 if you need directions or a weather check.
1635 Crickmer Rd., Danese, WV 25831
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