An 80-acre high-desert farm near Prescott with extensive entertainment (fire dancers, live entertainment) and farming infrastructure; 2026 dates not yet confirmed.
2025 pricing $16.50-$27.50 depending on date; Children under 2 free
Rough cost for a family of four: about $58.00 in admission alone at the posted starting rate, before pumpkins, food, parking or any add-on listed above. Most families end up well north of that once they are through the gate.
Mortimer Farms operates 80 acres in Yavapai County—genuinely large acreage with a 25-acre corn maze and 15-acre pumpkin patch. This is not a display lot; it’s a working farm that expanded into a seasonal fall festival. The farm has four generations of history, which typically means experience at handling volume without losing the farm feel.
The entertainment component—fire dancers, karaoke, barn dances, live shows on select nights—distinguishes it from pick-and-go patches. It’s designed for multi-hour, social, evening-and-show-oriented visits.
Dewey sits at higher elevation in the Arizona high country between Phoenix and Prescott. That means real seasonal change. October temperatures are genuinely cooler than Phoenix (70s–80s daytime, dropping to 40s–50s at night). Late September visits may still feel warm afternoons but cool quickly after sunset. Bring layering.
The elevation also means pumpkins grow in soil and season—more authentic than desert-trucked inventory. Fall colors show up in the high country while desert Phoenix is still green.
The farm’s 2026 season dates were not posted as of late August. Historically, it runs late September through October 31 (2025 was Sept 26–Oct 31). Before making a 45-minute drive from Phoenix, call 928-830-1116 to confirm:
Unlike many pumpkin patches focused purely on picking and kids’ activities, Mortimer adds evening entertainment. Fire dancers, barn dances, and karaoke appeal to adults and older kids. If evening entertainment matters to your trip, ask which specific dates in October feature each show so you can align your visit.
Admission likely ranges $16.50–$27.50 per person depending on date and 2026 rate adjustments. Food is on-site (farm-to-table per the record) but pricing isn’t detailed. A family of four would budget $70–110 admission plus food and any ride add-ons.
The 25-acre maze alone can eat 45 minutes to an hour. Add petting areas, rides (grain train, barrel train, hayrides), and you’re easily at 4–5 hours. If an evening show (fire dancers, barn dance) is part of your plan, add another 1–2 hours.
The lack of 2026 confirmation requires a phone call to 928-830-1116 before committing. This is worth doing—the farm’s size and entertainment offering make it worthwhile if dates and pricing align with your plans.
Historically late September through October 31 (typically Sept 26–Oct 31 in 2025); confirm 2026 dates when posted. Evening visits in October suit elevation and cooling temperatures.
5–6 hours for the full experience (25-acre maze, petting area, multiple rides, shows).
Weekends will draw crowds, especially Friday–Sunday. Special entertainment dates (barn dances, fire dancers) pull larger crowds.
On-site farm parking; likely unpaved.
Contact 928-830-1116 to confirm ADA access to maze, rides, and entertainment areas.
You need confirmed 2026 dates before planning; 2026 season dates were not posted as of late August.
Dewey is in Yavapai County, 45 minutes north of Phoenix toward Prescott. Combine with Prescott's historic downtown or Jerome Ghost Town for a larger outing.
Entertainment performers featured on select dates (record mentions Friday–Sunday and Columbus Day). Call 928-830-1116 to ask what dates they perform in 2026.
The record indicates it's part of the farm, but doesn't explicitly state whether maze entry is bundled or separate. Call to confirm.
The farm historically runs late Sept–Oct 31 (2025 was Sept 26–Oct 31). Check mortimerfarmsaz.com/PumpkinFestival in late August for 2026 confirmation.
Yes. The record mentions barn dances, karaoke, shows, and entertainment on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Columbus Day (Oct 12, 2026). Call for a full 2026 entertainment calendar.
2026 dates had not been published when we last checked. In past seasons it has run: Daily (historical pattern). Check with the farm before driving out.
Admission starts at $14.5 per person. 2025 pricing $16.50-$27.50 depending on date; Children under 2 free
12907 E State Route 169, Dewey, AZ 86327, in Yavapai County. It is one of 3 patches we track in Northern Arizona.
We track 3 patches in Northern Arizona. At $14.5 a head this one sits above the regional median of $5.
What sets it apart locally: it has hayrides, which most Northern Arizona patches on our list do not.
One caveat worth repeating: this farm had not published its 2026 dates when we last checked, while 0 of the 3 patches we track in Northern Arizona had. Treat any date you see elsewhere as last year's until the farm confirms it.
mortimerfarmsaz.com
Checked August 2026.