At over 130 acres, this is one of the largest properties in this research, close enough to Madison to be a popular option -- and the farm itself warns visitors to arrive by 4 p.m. before it gets dark fast in the fields.
Summers Christmas Tree Farm is one of the largest properties in this entire research batch – over 130 acres of rolling hillside, three miles west of Middleton off Airport Rd. That’s close enough to Madison to make this a popular option for that metro area, and the sheer size of the property means a genuinely different kind of visit than a smaller farm where you can see the whole lot from the parking area.
One detail from the research notes deserves to be passed along directly, because it’s a specific, practical piece of advice from the farm itself rather than a generic caution: they explicitly warn visitors cutting their own tree to arrive by 4 p.m., since “it gets dark fast out in those fields.” Take that seriously. A 130-acre property with rolling hillside is not the place to discover that sunset arrives faster than expected while you’re still deciding between two trees on the far side of the property. Plan an early-afternoon visit if you can, especially later in the season when daylight hours are shorter.
Based on the farm’s own description of opening “the day after Thanksgiving” and closing with a shortened day “on Christmas Eve day,” the season resolves to Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, 2026, with daily hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a noon close specifically on Christmas Eve. Being open daily for the full season, rather than weekends-only, is a genuine advantage if your schedule doesn’t line up with Saturdays and Sundays – many farms in this research restrict themselves to weekend hours.
Four species are on offer: Balsam Fir, Fraser Fir, Douglas Fir, and Canaan Fir. Saws and baling are provided at no charge. Beyond the trees themselves, the main draw described in the research is simply the scale of the property – 130-plus acres to walk – rather than a long list of built-in attractions like hayrides or a gift shop.
No phone number and no pricing were found anywhere for this farm. Your best resource is the farm’s own “plan your visit” page at summerschristmastreefarm.com, which is where you’d also confirm this year’s exact dates and any current pricing – we’re not going to estimate a number here.
Parking, accessibility, and cash-or-card policy are all unconfirmed. The coordinates on file are a Middleton city-center estimate rather than the farm’s actual rural address on Rocky Dell Rd.
If you want a large property with genuine acreage to explore and daily access through the season, this is a strong choice near Madison – just plan your visit for earlier in the day, exactly as the farm itself recommends.
Earlier in the day rather than late afternoon -- the farm's own advice is to arrive by 4 p.m. since darkness falls quickly across the fields. The season runs Nov. 27-Dec. 24, 2026, with a noon close on Christmas Eve.
1-2 hours given the size of the property -- 130 acres of rolling hillside is more ground to cover than most farms in this research
Not specified directly, but proximity to Madison and a large, well-regarded property suggest this is a popular option for that metro area -- expect more competition for parking and prime trees on the first weekends of the season.
Not specified in the record.
Not specified in the record. At over 130 acres of rolling hillside, expect meaningful walking distance and uneven terrain between parking and the trees.
Skip this one if you're planning to arrive close to closing time in late afternoon -- the farm specifically warns that darkness falls fast across its fields, so a late start risks cutting your visit short.
Over 130 acres of rolling hillside, one of the largest properties in this research, located three miles west of Middleton off Airport Rd.
The farm itself explicitly advises visitors cutting their own tree to arrive by 4 p.m., since it gets dark quickly across the fields.
Based on the farm's own description, the season runs Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, 2026, daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a noon close specifically on Christmas Eve.
No pricing was found in any source checked, and no phone number was located either. Check the farm's own site for current information.
November 27 – December 24, 2026. Daily. Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (noon close on Christmas Eve).
Pricing was not published when we last checked.
Yes. It's cut-your-own, and a saw is provided.
4610 Rocky Dell Rd, Middleton, WI 53562, in Dane County. It is one of 7 farms we track in Southern Wisconsin.
We track 7 farms in Southern Wisconsin, 7 of which let you cut your own tree. The farm has not published a starting price, so it cannot be compared on cost — call before you budget.
Its season runs about 28 days against a regional average of 36, so it is a shorter window than most of its neighbours — miss it and it may be sold out before nearby farms close.
There are 5 other farms we track in Dane County. All Southern Wisconsin farms →
Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.
summerschristmastreefarm.com
Checked August 2026.