Blackberry Season
- mortimerfarmsaz
- Jul 3, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 12, 2025
This year's blackberry season means more than ever. – After a tough winter that brought unexpected frost just as our blackberry vines were waking up—and rabbits gnawing the base of canes that were supposed to fruit this summer—we weren’t sure what kind of crop we’d have.
Blackberries are a 20-year crop. Reliable. Steady. One of the most consistent things we grow. But this year? This year we held our breath.
And now? The vines pulled through. Many of them are thriving—resilient, healthy, and loaded with fruit. There are still signs in the field of the winter’s challenges, but we’re so thankful for what made it through.
Which brings us to the best part—blackberry season is officially here! Come pick juicy, sun-warmed berries straight from the vine. Taste the sweetness of summer and the victory of this harvest.
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Also, in honor of Fourth of July weekend, here’s a guide to our family’s favorite traditions. We are so excited to celebrate America and all that this weekend represents!
Prescott is home to one of the best small-town Fourth of July celebrations in the country! Here are a few can't-miss highlights:
Mortimer Farms – Open Daily | 7AM–7PM
Market & Deli (stocked with everything you need for the grill), Farm Park, Animal Encounter, Pick-Your-Own Experience, farm-to-table eats, and sweet summer memories. Blackberry season is now!
A few of my favorite 4th of July foods from Mortimer Farms:
• Steak
• Burgers
• Watermelon
• Sweet corn
• Heirloom tomatoes
• Blackberries
• Peaches
• Potato salad
• Red, white, and blue salad
• 4th of July fudge
• Vanilla ice cream
• AND MORE!
World’s Oldest Rodeo
Don’t miss this legendary tradition—packed stands, cowboy grit, and all the rodeo thrills.
Prescott Frontier Days Parade (Morning of July 4th)
Line the streets of downtown for an old-fashioned parade featuring horses, bands, and hometown pride.
Courthouse Square Arts & Crafts Festival
Shop handmade goods and enjoy local eats all weekend long under the cool shade of the courthouse plaza.
Fourth of July Friday Night Barn Dance at Mortimer Farms (July 4th)
Live music, a huge dance floor, farm-table burgers, cash bar, and an all-ages welcome celebration. A fun-filled community night of good old-fashioned Americana.
Prescott Farmers Market (Saturday)
Don’t forget to visit Mortimer Farms’ booth and take home a taste of the farm.
Mortimer Farms Farm-to-Table Dinner (Sold Out)
Our July dinner is fully booked—but don’t worry! August’s dinner is right around the corner and sells out fast. Join the waitlist or reserve your seat today!
Whether you’re picking sun-ripened blackberries in the field, grilling with local ingredients from the Market & Deli, or celebrating at the Friday Night Barn Dance—this weekend is all about family, freedom, and making memories.
From our family to yours, we wish you a joyful, safe, and meaningful Fourth of July. We can’t wait to celebrate with you at the farm and be part of your traditions, both old and new.
Happy Independence Day!
—The Mortimer Farms Family
Mortimer Farms, a real working farm, open seven days a week.
Connecting your Family to your food!
The Heart of Mortimer Farms
We believe in being stewards of this planet and its resources. We believe in practicing smart and sustainable farming techniques. We believe that community and connection are at the heart of a good life. We believe in extending kindness, thoughtfulness, and hospitality to all we meet. We believe in embracing change and improving daily. We believe that experiences are far more valuable than things and that spending quality time together is the very best way to spend our time. We believe in discovering beauty, marveling in it, and savoring every moment.
We believe in preserving and honoring the importance of agriculture. We believe that as we share our story, we are also sharing the story of Arizona and American agriculture. We believe food is the thing that connects us all. We believe it’s time for the pendulum to swing back to the basics of slow food, shopping local, scratch cooking, gathering together, and buying directly from the farmer. We believe in “connecting your family to your food”.
This is the heart behind Mortimer Farms and the principles that drive us in all that we do.