Eight Austin-area farms open for 2026 tree harvests
Pricing ranges from $34.95 to $799.95 across sites in Elgin, Georgetown, and Salado, with operations beginning as early as Nov. 22.
By Alexei Brooks ·
A network of eight farms across the Austin region is preparing to open for the 2026 holiday season. Operators in Elgin, Georgetown, Salado, and nearby counties will offer both choose-and-cut and precut options. The selection includes specific varieties such as Fraser Firs, Virginia Pines, and various cypresses. Each site sets its own hours and pricing structure, creating a fragmented market for local shoppers.
Costs vary widely depending on the type of tree and the method of purchase. At Pipe Creek Christmas Tree Farm, choose-and-cut trees cost $15 per foot, while precut Fraser Firs start at $95. Grigsby Farms in Salado lists prices from $34.95 to $699.95. Brungot Farms in Cedar Park offers trees over 13 feet tall with prices reaching $799.95. Sweet Eats Farm in Georgetown charges between $75 and $185 for Murray Cypresses that customers cut down themselves.
The farms operate on specific schedules, most beginning in late November. Pipe Creek opens on Nov. 23. Evergreen Farms in Elgin starts Nov. 27, operating until sold out. Lee County Christmas Trees in Lincoln also begins on Nov. 27, but remains open only on weekends and by appointment during the week. Grigsby Farms and Brungot Farms both launch on Nov. 27 and Nov. 22, respectively. Sweet Eats Farm opens on Nov. 28 and runs daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until inventory runs out.
Inventory availability is the primary constraint for these operations. Most farms, including Evergreen Farms, Lee County Christmas Trees, Grigsby Farms, and Brungot Farms, will close their gates once their stock is depleted. Evergreen Farms sells precut firs for $65 to $510 and Virginia Pines or Leyland Cypresses for $48 to $210. The farm is located at 242 Monkey Road in Elgin. Jenschke Orchards will sell precut Noble, Nordmann, and Douglas Firs, though specific dates and prices were not listed in the available data.
Shoppers have distinct choices based on location and preference. Pipe Creek offers a free admission model with paid tree options. Lee County Christmas Trees provides free admission and activities. Grigsby Farms sells fresh-cut Fraser Firs and handmade wreaths at 917 Hackberry Road. Brungot Farms supplies stands, lights, and delivery services in addition to its trees at 204 E. Little Elm Trail in Cedar Park.
The geographic spread covers a wide area, from Elgin in the west to Georgetown in the south. Elgin Christmas Tree Farm offers choose-and-cut pine and cypress along with precut Fraser Firs. The list of participating farms is not comprehensive, meaning additional options may exist in the region. Each farm maintains its own website for updates on stock and hours.
