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The Barn at Duckworth Farm

📍 661 Shannon Run Rd, Versailles, KY 40383🗓 Season dates not yet published for 2026🏷 Pricing TBD

A Canaan fir farm near a well-known Woodford County landmark with a tagging system that sounds convenient, but the only schedule we could find is three years old — call before you drive out.

Aerial view of The Barn at Duckworth Farm in Versailles, KY

How you get your tree

This farm offers

cut-your-ownchoose-and-cut (staff cuts it for you)

Included

tree netting/balingno reservation needed

Our take

Duckworth Family Farm, doing business as The Barn at Duckworth Farm, grows Canaan fir on a Woodford County property about half a mile off US 60, near the well-known Kentucky Castle landmark. That’s genuinely useful for orientation if you’re not familiar with the area, but almost everything else about this listing comes with an asterisk.

The tagging system, and why it’s worth asking about

The most interesting thing in the record is a described tagging system: customers reportedly tag and pay for a tree in advance, then come back after Thanksgiving to pick it up, with no reservation needed for a standard visit. If accurate, that’s a real convenience — it means you don’t have to gamble on availability during the busiest weeks of the season. The catch is that this description doesn’t come from the farm’s own current materials, so treat it as a system the farm has used before, not a guaranteed current-season offering, until you confirm it directly.

The schedule problem

Here’s the honest gap: the most detailed hours available — Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 1pm to 5pm — were explicitly tied to a 2023 season. That’s not a research shortcut; it’s genuinely the most recent information that could be found. Three years is enough time for a small farm’s hours, days, or even operating status to change, so don’t build a trip around those specific times without calling first or checking the farm’s Facebook page (BarnatDuckworthFarm) for anything more current.

Payment is another open question

One source, not the farm’s own site, mentioned cash, check, or Venmo as accepted payment methods. That’s plausible for a small operation like this, but it wasn’t confirmed independently, so it’s worth a quick question when you call rather than an assumption you carry into the visit.

No reservation needed, at least historically

One point in the farm’s favor: the record describes no reservation requirement for regular visits, which — if still true — means you can plan a more spontaneous trip than farms like Barker’s in Lexington that require booking ahead. Just pair that flexibility with a phone call to confirm the farm is actually open on the day you show up.

What this listing is really for

Given how much of the record is either stale or unconfirmed, the honest use of this page is as a starting point for a phone call, not a finalized plan. If Canaan fir specifically is what draws you, or the tagging system sounds appealing, call 859-753-7082 and ask directly about this season’s hours, pricing, and whether the tag-and-pickup option is still running before you commit a Saturday to the drive.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Unknown for the current season. The only hours found (Saturday 11am–5pm, Sunday 1pm–5pm) were tied to a 2023 season and may no longer be accurate.

How long to budget

Not documented.

Crowds

Not documented in the record.

Parking

Not documented in the record.

Strollers and accessibility

Not documented in the record.

What to bring

  • A phone call ahead of time, or a check of the farm's Facebook page (BarnatDuckworthFarm), since the most detailed hours found are stale
  • Cash, check, or a Venmo-enabled phone, per one source describing payment methods — though this wasn't confirmed on the farm's own materials
  • Reasonable expectations about the tagging system, since specific tag-and-pickup dates for this season weren't found

How to spend less here

  • The record doesn't include any pricing at all, so there's no dollar figure to plan around here — ask about cost directly when you call, before you decide whether the trip is worth it

Who it suits

Good for

  • visitors specifically wanting Canaan fir
  • people who like the idea of tagging and paying for a tree in advance, then picking it up closer to the holiday
  • anyone near Versailles who doesn't mind confirming details by phone or Facebook before committing to a visit

Skip it if

Skip driving out on assumed weekend hours without calling first, since the only schedule on record is three years old and no current-season hours were confirmed.

Worth pairing with

Near the Kentucky Castle landmark off US 60, and close enough to Nelson Lee Tree Farm and other Versailles-area farms in this directory to compare notes if Duckworth's current schedule doesn't pan out.

Common questions

What is the tagging system at Duckworth Family Farm?

One source describes a system where customers can tag and pay for a tree in advance, then pick it up after Thanksgiving, without needing a reservation for regular visits. This wasn't confirmed on the farm's own current materials, so ask when you call.

How much does a tree cost?

Not documented anywhere in the record. No price was found from any source, including the farm's own listing.

What payment methods does the farm accept?

One aggregator source mentioned cash, check, or Venmo, but this wasn't independently confirmed on the farm's own page for the current season.

Where exactly is the farm located?

About half a mile off US 60 on Shannon Run Road in Woodford County, near the Kentucky Castle landmark — a helpful reference point if you're unfamiliar with the area.

When is The Barn at Duckworth Farm open in 2026?

2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Saturdays and Sundays. Check with the farm before driving out.

How much does a tree cost at The Barn at Duckworth Farm?

Pricing was not published when we last checked.

Can I cut my own tree at The Barn at Duckworth Farm?

Yes. It's cut-your-own and choose-and-cut (staff cuts it for you).

Where is The Barn at Duckworth Farm?

661 Shannon Run Rd, Versailles, KY 40383, in Woodford County. It is one of 11 farms we track in Lexington/Bluegrass Region.

How The Barn at Duckworth Farm compares in Lexington/Bluegrass Region

We track 11 farms in Lexington/Bluegrass Region, 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.

What sets it apart locally: it has free netting/baling, which most Lexington/Bluegrass Region farms on our list do not.

One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 3 of the 11 farms we track in Lexington/Bluegrass Region had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.

Other farms near Versailles

There is 1 other farm we track in Woodford County. All Lexington/Bluegrass Region farms →

Quick facts

SeasonSeason dates not yet published for 2026
Days openSaturdays and Sundays
HoursSaturday 11am–5pm; Sunday 1pm–5pm (dates found were for a 2023 season)
Starting priceNot published
Tree typesCanaan fir
CountyWoodford County
RegionLexington/Bluegrass Region

Directions

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Map pin is set to the town centre. Navigate to the street address above, not the pin.

Sources

facebook.com · kychristmastreefarms.com

Checked September 2026.