Of course there are plenty of places for you to go to buy a Christmas tree, you can even buy one at your local big box store! But for some of us, we still like the act of finding that perfect tree and cutting it down yourself. Here are some places you can do just that!

The trip to the tree farm has become a tradition for many around this time of year. Unfortunately every year due to poor growing conditions, property sale, weather or business tree farms are forced to shut down making it sometimes difficult to find one open near you!

Here are some close to the Bangor area who are open this year. It doesn't hurt to give the farm a call before loading up the family in the car and driving over to confirm they are open at the time and they still have a full supply of trees.

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    Burgess Tree Farm

    East Newport/ 207-368-5765

    Thousands of Balsam Firs of all sizes just waiting to be cut down. Open every weekday until Christmas from noon till dark and weekends 9AM to dark.

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    Carpenter's Tree Farm

    Orono/ 207-827-8383

    A small  family run Christmas Tree Farm. They are open Thanksgiving to Christmas on Saturday and Sundays.

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    King's Mountain Christmas Trees

    Orrington/ 207-852-6699

    Cutting the tree yourself is the only thing you need to do here! They shake them, net them, and tie them to your vehicle for you! They can cut your tree down as well, but what's the fun in that.

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    Nutkin Knoll Tree Farm

    Newburgh/ (207) 234-7268

    Nutkin Knoll Farm is a small family owned farm just 20 minutes west of Bangor between Route 9 and the Kennebec Road in Newburgh. Hot cider and ginger snaps await those who want to choose and cut their Christmas trees at Nutkin Knoll, which is celebrating its 10th year. They have thousands of Fraser and Balsam fir trees at the farm and they'll even ship a tree for you. They also have wreaths and maple syrup in the store.

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    Penobscot Evergreens

    Bucksport/ 207-825-8729

    Choose 'n Cut your tree on the banks of the scenic Penobscot River. They have a large amount of differnent types of trees including Balsam, Fraser, Concolor, and Douglas Firs. Plus free hot cocoa or cider!

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    Piper Mountain Christmas Trees

    Newburgh/ (207) 234-4300

    Piper Mountain is just about 30 minutes west of Bangor. Besides its vast groves of Balsam fir trees, it also features a large gift shop and horse-drawn wagon rides! They also have some Fraser Firs and Scotts Pine if you're looking for a different look and feel for your tree. All cut-your-own trees (over 4-feet) are $35 plus tax, and the farm is reporting that it has a lots of trees between 6-feet and 7-feet. Pre-cut trees vary in price.

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    Wonderland Christmas Trees

    East Corinth/ 207-884-7688

    They give you a saw and sled, you do the rest! But your hard work and tree selection will be rewarded here with cookies and more!

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