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Piney Acres Tree Farm
Fortville, Indiana

Glimmer Lights

With hints of beloved classics featuring a magical train ride to the North Pole, hop on the festive Piney Acres Express with a cup of our signature hot cocoa and freshly made cookie! The Piney Express is ready to travel into the glimmering wonderland of Twinkle light displays nestled on our Hancock County farm among our acres of Christmas trees. 

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Farm Fun at Piney Acres

Join us each fall for tons of family-friendly fun on the farm including our huge corn maze, tractor-driven wagon rides, farm animals, HUGE play area, bounce pillow, gem mining, old-fashioned farm games and so much more!

Don’t forget our HUGE variety of pumpkins, squash, corn and sunflowers!! All shapes, colors and sizes for EVERY price range. We even have all the cool carving equipment & patterns in our Farm Store!! *Please note that our pumpkins are currently grown off site and all pumpkin assortments are already picked.

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Christmas at Piney Acres

Make Christmas at Piney Acres part of your families’ traditions! Venture out into our pre-cut tree lot to find the perfect Christmas Tree for your family. After you select your tree, explore the farm’s festive activities or browse our selection of decorations and live cut wreaths!

Make Christmas at Piney Acres part of your families’ traditions! Venture out into our cut-your-own tree farm to find the perfect Christmas Tree for your family. After you select your tree, explore the farm’s festive activities or browse our selection of decorations and live cut wreaths!

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Field Trips

Your students will love our hands-on tour of our real working farm! Book your tour today for an unforgettable learning adventure your kids will love!

Field Trips

Upcoming Events

We’re always working on new and exciting events to bring to the farm. Check out our event calendar to see what’s coming soon to Piney Acres Farm!

Farm Events

Farm Store

Our farm store is stocked with terrific seasonal goodies from festive décor for fall or Christmas to local artisan honey, jams, and eggs! Hungry? Visit the snack bar to re-energize!

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Spring & Summer Events

All party packages are 2 hours long.
Parties are to be during normal business hours.

No discounts if actual attendance is lower than initial quote.
Additional costs if more guests attend.
Unused wristbands are non-refundable.

*These are basic starting packages and can be customized to fit your party needs! We are ALWAYS able to work with you to make your event SPECTACULAR!!

Package Details Package 1
$225		 Package 2
$300
2-hour bonfire rental + 6 picnic tables/dining hall seating ✔ ✔
Kids Activity Wristbands 6 6
Kids activities: gem bag, slide rides, dual-slide, hayride, fossil dig, small jump pad, playground ✔ ✔
Age 13+ Admissions 2 2
Roller Skating Wristbands — 6

All packages include a private party host, private party area, indoor restrooms, and barnyard animal visits. Guests 2-13 years old will receive a small bag of gem mining rough w/ admission.

Activities not included: train rides, air cannon, additional gem mining rough, farm store purchases, and concessions.

It is recommended to have an extra hour to set up and tear down your party.
All packages only include 2 hours.

Booking & Deposit Information

After submitting your registration, you will be redirected to complete your deposit payment online. Your reservation is not considered submitted until the deposit has been paid.

Once we receive your deposit, we will contact you to confirm your party date and time.

A $100 deposit is required at the time of booking and will be applied toward your reservation total. Prices are subject to change.

Please Note

  • Outside food and drinks are permitted. Additional seating, coolers, canopies, games, and firewood are also welcome.
  • Party deposits become nonrefundable within two weeks of your scheduled event date.
  • If rain occurs during your scheduled event, your deposit may be refunded or your party may be rescheduled.
  • No drugs, weapons, or underage drinking are permitted.
  • Smoking is not allowed.
  • Pets are welcome but must remain leashed at all times.

Field Trip Registration

#1 Spring Field Trip

$12.00 per child
$6.00 parent*

Planting a tree (if trees are available), Hayride, Gem Mining, Feeding the Animals & Playground time.

Approx. 2 hours

#2 Anytime Field Trip

$12.00 per child
$6.00 parent*

Hayride around the farm, Gem Mining, Feeding the Animals & playground time.

Approx. 2 hours

#3 Fall Field Trip

$12.00 per child
$6.00 parent*

Hayride to pumpkin patch, Pick a Pumpkin, Gem Mining, Feeding the Animals & Playground time.

Approx. 2 1/4 hours

*Teachers and Teacher aides are Free

After submitting your registration you will be redirected to pay your deposit online. You registration is not fully submitted until this deposit is paid. After we receive your deposit, we will contact you to confirm your tour date and time.