Riverview Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Festival
Canton, SD
At a glance
- Address
- Near Canton, SD
- Activities
- 🎄 Christmas trees🎃 Pumpkins🐐 Farm animals
- Features listed
- Choose and cut, Gift shop, Hayrides or sleigh rides, Petting zoo, Santa visits, School tours
- Phone
- (605) 987-5171
- Typical season
- Late Nov to Dec (christmas trees, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- No date on the listing
- Contact details from
- National Christmas Tree Association
- County
- Lincoln County, SD
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 5a
- Source
- National Christmas Tree Association locator (checked Nov 2026)
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 3.6 mi
- Gas station BP 5.2 mi
- 3 places to eat within 5 mi DQ Grill & Chill, Taco John's, Pizza Ranch
Farmers markets nearby
- Callaway's Farmers Market Sioux Falls · 13.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Blue Sky Vegetable Co. 13 mi
- Deep Root Gardens CSA 13.8 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 44°F, lows around 23°F, about 1.1 in of rain, 9.6 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostMay 2
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 2
- ☀️ Frost-free season151 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone5a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Canton, SD station (4.5 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Christmas trees In season nowLate Nov to Dec
- PumpkinsSep to Oct
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Call the farm: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- A bow saw if the farm lets you bring one (many lend saws)
- Work gloves, sap is sticky
- Ratchet straps or rope and an old blanket for the car roof
- A tape measure and your ceiling height
- Boots that can get muddy
- A wagon or sturdy bag for heavy pumpkins, if allowed
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit · choose-and-cut checklist.
How to pick like a pro
- Is it ripe?
Run a branch through your hand: needles should stay on. Check the trunk is straight for 6 to 8 inches at the base so it fits the stand.
- How to pick
Measure ceiling height and stand diameter before you go. Most farms lend a saw; cut low and level. Ask the farm to shake and net the tree.
- Best time to go
Thanksgiving weekend has the best selection but the biggest crowds. Weekday afternoons are calmer.
- Keep it fresh
Make a fresh cut on the trunk when you get home and put it in water within a few hours. Check water daily for the first week.
Farm country: Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 752 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 18 sold food straight to the public and 5 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 26 acres of Christmas trees #1 of 3 counties in SD
- 27 acres of pumpkins #2 of 10 counties in SD
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Riverview Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Festival
Is Riverview Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Festival open today?
We do not track live hours. Call the farm at (605) 987-5171 before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated in a past season.
When is the season at Riverview Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Festival?
Christmas trees typically run Late Nov to Dec in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Riverview Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Festival?
Near Canton, SD. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Riverview Christmas Tree Farm and Pumpkin Festival?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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