Summertime at Knott’s Berry Farm brings back Ghost Town Alive and More!

This summer, Knott’s is bursting with adventure, both day and night, with Ghost Town Alive!, Knott’s Summer Nights and Knott’s Soak City!

There’s something fun for everyone at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer, with original adventures that can’t be found anywhere else. Starting with the exciting return of Ghost Town Alive! with an all-new storyline, the nighttime block party liveliness of Knott’s Summer Nights and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark reopening its gates for another wet and wild summer. There’s only one place to experience fun all day and night and that place is Knott’s Berry Farm.

Ghost Town Alive!

Your favorite town of Calico comes to life once again with the return of the award-winning, interactive Ghost Town Alive! Two years have passed without a celebration and the citizens are determined to make this year’s return a great one. Guests are invited to become the star of this summer’s new action- packed storyline in the streets of Ghost Town. Each guest has the power to unlock secret missions with characters, influence the day’s events, and take on mind-challenging puzzles in this immersive version of the Old West. Ghost Town Alive! will offer new adventures, roles and characters this summer on select days starting May 20.

Summertime Entertainment
Venture into Fiesta Village to be charmed by the colorful and light-hearted showing of Alegre! by the Bob Baker Marionettes, a Southern California treasure since 1963. The entertainment continues with

sounds from South of the Border as the Mariachi Angelitas present a lively show filled with rich history and tradition. While in Boardwalk, tune into the coolest station on the dial as our resident K-NOT Radio DJs are back to keep you up to date on all the happenings!

A trip to Knott’s isn’t complete without checking out the shenanigans of Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies in the Wagon Camp. Grab a seat for the most toe tappin’ and downright funniest band of musicians this side of the Calico Mine. Also in Ghost Town is Miss Cameo Kate’s Western Burle-Q Revue at the legendary Bird Cage Theatre. Miss Cameo Kate returns to the World-Famous Birdcage Saloon, bringing with her a vibrant travelin’ troupe of singers, dancers and tuneful musicians who perform a daily rip- roarin’ western musical can-can revue.

Tasting Card Items!

Knott’s Summer Nights

The summer adventure continues long after the sun goes down, with a nighttime summer party that will liven up the evening. Knott’s Summer Nights offers a variety of live music, classic summer eats and games for the whole family to enjoy. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of top 40’s bands that rotate throughout the event at the Calico Mine Stage. Those in attendance can also choose between bopping to the beats of the Boardwalk DJs around Charleston Circle Fountain or jamming out to an array of bands, including the genres of Latin, Reggae and Zydeco all performing at Calico Park Stage. Classic backyard games and festoon lighting will set the stage for guests to enjoy their summer nights at Knott’s. The Party Planning Crew of Summer Nights encourages good ol’ fashion fun and games that keep the party going all night.

A summer night party is not complete without an abundance of food and drinks, and no theme park does food quite like Knott’s. The Knott’s culinary team creates tasty twists to classic summer dishes, from Crab Cake Sliders and Korean BBQ Burgers to Vegan Lettuce Wraps– not to mention Peach and Pineapple Shaved Ice. Guests can experience their favorite summer food in a whole new way at Knott’s Summer Nights. A great way to indulge in all the new food items is by purchasing a tasting card priced at $50 (or $45 for season pass holders). The tasting card will offer six tastings from a selection of over two dozen seasonal-inspired dishes and drinks. With a hub of live music, unique summer food offerings, Instagram-able photo opportunities, interactive experiences and family-friendly games, Knott’s Summer Nights will be an event to remember.

Knott’s Soak City Waterpark
Summertime at Knott’s calls for a visit to Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. With its longest season yet, the waterpark opens starting May 21 through September 18. Guests can catch a ride down 23 different speed, tube, and body slides or take a relaxing trip down one of the longest lazy rivers in the country. The 15-acre water park has something for each member of the family, an interactive kid’s area, and for those more adventurous, The Wedge, a rip-roaring raft ride.

Ghost Town Alive! and Knott’s Summer Nights is included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm or with a special Knott’s Hotel Summer Package. Plan a stay at Knott’s Hotel with packages that include overnight accommodations steps from the park, a tasting card, parking and more. Additional costs apply for food tasting experiences within the event.

The best way to enjoy all the fun offered day and night throughout Knott’s summertime and the other Seasons of Fun is with a 2022 Season Pass. Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information about summertime at Knott’s and Knott’s Season Passes, please visit knotts.com. Join the conversation about the newly announced summer lineup at Knott’s this year by using #GhostTownAlive, #KnottsSummerNights or #KnottsSoakCity. Download the official Knott’s Berry Farm Mobile App for a complete list of entertainment offerings and showtimes. Showtimes are subject to change without notice.

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About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company:

What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Water Park, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 13 properties, consisting of 11 amusement parks, four separately gated outdoor water parks, and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario.

Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival 2022 Foods!

We got photos of the foods! what looks yummy to you? We cant wait! Festival Starts March 18th!

Tasting Card Foods!

Standalone Foods!

Boysenberry Colossal Creations, The BIG Stuff!

Thanks For Checking them out be sure to share 🙂 See ya’ll soon, have to go work out now to make room lol!

Timothy.

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is back and bigger than ever!

Beginning March 18th and extending daily through April 24th!

The festival features more than two dozen new boysenberry food and drink creations, an expansive selection of entertainment and fun activities for the whole family

The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is our annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a tantalizing lineup of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks that you can only find at Knott’s Berry Farm during this time of the year. In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers a wide selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy. The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival runs a full extra week this year starting March 18, operating daily through April 24, 2022. This year’s event will introduce entirely new food offerings featuring a selection of more than two dozen food and drink items. A few new items to note include:

  • Crab Sushi Roll with a Boysenberry Aioli
  • Chicken Dumplings with a Boysenberry Wonton and a Teriyaki Dipping Sauce
  • Boysenberry Horchata
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu with a Boysenberry Cheese Sauce
  • Trio of Sausage with Peppers and Onions on Boysenberry Polenta
  • Spring Fling Salad with Shrimp and a Boysenberry Vinaigrette
  • Boysenberry Filled Donut Open Faced Chicken Sandwich with an Aioli Drizzle
  • Deconstructed Lemonade with Blackberries, Loganberries, and Red Raspberries
  • Boysenberry Rocky Road Brownie
  • Boysenberry Pie Bars
  • Boysenberry Slushy Mudslide (alcoholic)
  • Boysenberry Seltzer
  • Prosecco with Hibiscus and Boysenberry
  • Boysenberry Sweet Tea with Vodka A great way to indulge in the new boysenberry food items during the festival is by purchasing a tasting card priced at $50 (or $45 for season pass holders). The tasting card will offer six tastings from a selection of 25 boysenberry-inspired dishes and drinks. A variety of signature boysenberry items will also be available for purchase a la carte. Tasting cards are available at Knotts.com or at the theme park. Guests can also create over 75 unique boysenberry-inspired creations with limited edition merchandise found throughout the park. This year’s new merchandise includes a selection of packaged food items perfect for take-home souvenirs like the new boysenberry microbrew BBQ sauce, boysenberry crème brulé coffee, boysenberry brownie cookies, boysenberry pepper bacon spread and boysenberry balsamic grilling glaze. The Berry Market, located in the California Marketplace, also features signature boysenberry items like the refreshing boysenberry sarsaparilla and our classic jams and preserves. Unique boysenberry-inspired artisan products will also be available at the Boysenberry Festival Craft Fair returning with 30 local craft vendors. Each crafter features its own boysenberry-themed items. Knott’s Boysenberry Festival also offers endless entertainment throughout the park. From musical performances to fun interactive games, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy.
  • Download the tasting card items here!

Pre Purchase tasting cards here :

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  • Guests are invited to join Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts Gang in the musical stage show Snoopy’s Boysenberry Jamboree! The show is sure to have families dancing and singing along at the Calico Mine Stage
  • Knott’s pays tribute to its past at the legendary Bird Cage Theatre with a special presentation of the brand-new comedy melodrama, Riverboat Revenge. All aboard for this boysenberry bon voyage!
  • Get in on the fun with some of the craziest and messiest games in Calico. Try your berry best in our Boysenberry Fun and Games, including the wildly entertaining Boysenberry Pie Eating Contest.
  • Young ones and young at heart are invited to cozy up to the cutest critters on the farm, including horses, sheep, goats and other furry friends. Old MacDonald’s Barn pays tribute to one of the farm’s original attractions.
  • A classic returns! Travel back to the ’80s as you dance the night away to the decade’s best songs at Knott’s Totally Tubular 80’s Dance Party.
  • Pull up a chair as our blues trio, the Boysenberry Blues, conjures up some of the smoothest tunes performing at the Boardwalk BBQ patio.
  • You can also grab a seat (and a plate!) at Fireman’s BBQ, where various musical duos take the stage with a selection of bluegrass and country tunes, they will have your toes a-tappin’ and your hands a clappin’!
  • Enjoy the sounds from South of the Border in Fiesta Village as the Mariachi Angelitas present a lively show filled with rich history and tradition.
  • Grab a slice of history in our museum History of the Boysenberry dedicated to the berry that started it all! The Boysenberry Festival is included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm or with a special Knott’s Hotel Boysenberry Package that includes overnight accommodations steps from the park, a tasting card, parking and more. Additional costs apply for food tasting experiences within the event. Knott’s will have extended hours on select days March 18 – April 24, allowing guests extra time to take advantage of the limited-time offerings. The best way to savor every day of the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival and all of the other Seasons of Fun is with a 2022 Season Pass! Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information about Knott’s Berry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the conversation using the hashtag #BoysenberryFestival
  • About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company: What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Water Park, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership

headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario. It also operates an additional theme park in California under a management contract.

Celebrate DAILY with the PEANUTS Gang during Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration beginning January 22 through March 6

The celebration features PEANUTS-inspired comic strip photo ops and festive park-wide décor as well as the addition of a new stage show, a Charles Schulz exhibit, plenty of PEANUTS inspired food items, and a new friend to join in on all the fun.

The Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration invites guests to step into the iconic world of Charles M. Schulz comic strips as the characters take over the entire theme park with special activities for everyone, now taking place daily beginning January 22 through March 6. The limited-time event welcomes fans of all ages to join in on the excitement with family-friendly options for guests to play and interact with the PEANUTS Gang throughout the park. The celebration features a new stage show, a new Charles Schulz exhibit, plenty of new PEANUTS-inspired food items, and last but not least, a brand-new walk-around character to join in on the fun.

At the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will be debuting a brand-new musical for guests with It’s Your Life, Charlie Brown. During the day, Charlie Brown gets the shock of his life on the game show “It’s Your Life!” There will be music, fun and surprise guests, including the world’s most famous beagle, Snoopy! The stage will transform into a musical extravaganza at nightfall as the park
hosts Woodstock’s Musical Festival. The musical event features the PEANUTS Gang joined by the family-friendly indie band The Jelly of the Month Club, performing a high-energy rock concert for the whole family.

The PEANUTS-inspired festivities will continue at the Bird Cage Theatre as the park offers an experience that gives both the young and the young at heart a lesson on how to draw their favorite PEANUTS characters. The PEANUTS Sketch School will include our resident art teacher, who will provide step-by-

step instructions on creating the perfect PEANUTS masterpiece. At Calico’s Town Hall, a new family- friendly, PEANUTS-inspired exhibit will be open for guests to experience. The new exhibit, Take Care with PEANUTS, invites us to laugh together at the fun and foibles of the PEANUTS Gang as they grapple with some of life’s biggest questions and ideas. Guests can take a look at the inspiration behind some of the most popular themes in PEANUTS through Schulz’s comic strips, photos, and drawings.

Join in on a Western escapade with Franklin and Linus as they transform into cowboys in the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree at Calico Park. The boys are looking to challenge guests with some of the rootiniest, tootinest games in Calico. Also in Ghost Town is Pigpen’s Pig Pen, where everyone’s favorite messy pal will be joining the rest of the PEANUTS Gang as he hosts a special meetup at the Livery Stables with some of his favorite animal friends.

Venture into Camp Snoopy, where the Camp Snoopy Theater will now feature the Music Goes ‘Round and Around during the day. Sally and Schroeder will host a retrospect of melodies sure to make the audience dance in the aisles. Don’t forget to hop aboard the Grand Sierra Railroad to experience a one- of-a-kind adventure as riders travel with the PEANUTS Gang to the Beagle Bonanza in this fun ride overlay.

While visiting Fiesta Village, guests can uncover an experience guaranteed to make everyone dance – Discoteca de Silencio or silent disco. The fun begins with guests strapping on a set of headphones and enjoying some upbeat tunes. Snoopy’s brother, Spike, hosts the party bound to be the most fun guests can experience while quiet in Spike’s Silent Disco.

The celebration doesn’t stop there! Just in time for PEANUTS Celebration, the DJs of K-NOT Radio, the hippest station on the Boardwalk, are spinning PEANUTS music. You might even hear a special guest or two, so be sure to tune in. The fun continues at Boardwalk BBQ, where you can grab a seat (and a plate!) to enjoy the smooth sounds of The James Street Trio that will transport you to the hometown of the PEANUTS Gang with their tribute to the music of Vince Guaraldi.

The best way to enjoy the expanded Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration plus all of the other Seasons of Fun in 2022 is with a Season Pass! Get unlimited visits, food and merchandise discounts, plus so much more! For more information about Knott’s Berry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the conversation using the hashtag #KnottsPeanutsCelebration

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About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company:

What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Water Park, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario. It also operates an additional theme park in California under a management contract.

2022 Brings a Full Year of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Seasons of Fun

Knott’s Berry Farm brings back a whole year packed with great seasonal events and exciting entertainment. No matter the season, there is always something for the family to enjoy here at Knott’s Berry Farm!

Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration

DAILY beginning January 22 through March 6
The year kicks off its Seasons of Fun with the return of Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration, a celebration dedicated to the world Charles M. Schultz created. This festive celebration is now running daily, beginning on January 22 through March 6, 2022. Guests can step into PEANUTS comic strips, as the beloved Gang takes over the entire park, with experiences that allow fans of all ages to play and interact with their favorite PEANUTS characters. The celebration also includes delicious PEANUTS-inspired food, reimagined live shows, new specially-themed décor, and the addition of a new friend to join in on all the fun.

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival

March 18 through April 24

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is back and bigger than ever, with an additional week to celebrate the little berry that started it all. This annual food festival runs from March 18 and extends through April 24. This year’s lineup will feature new and returning boysenberry creations ranging from savory foods to specialty drinks and tasty treats, all created by Knott’s Culinary Team. In addition to all the delicious

offerings, guests can experience a wide selection of entertainment, live music and fun activities for the whole family.

Summer at Knott’s

May 20 through September 5

In 2022, your favorite town of Calico comes to life once again with the return of the immersive western adventure, Ghost Town Alive! Guests are invited to become a part of this summer’s action-packed storyline in the streets of Ghost Town. Ghost Town Alive! will offer new adventures, roles, characters, and entertainment during summertime at Knott’s starting May 20 through September 5.

The summer fun does not stop there because when the sun goes down, the nighttime event begins with Knott’s Summer Nights. This party after dusk offers a variety of live music, classic summer eats and games for the whole family to enjoy. Guests can also experience unique photo opportunities and fun interactions with the Party Planning Crew of Summer Nights who help make it an event to remember.

Summertime at Knott’s wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, open May 28 through September 11. Guests can catch a ride down 23 different speed, tube, and body slides or take a relaxing trip down one of the longest lazy rivers in the country. The 15-acre water park has something for each member of the family, an interactive kid’s area, and for those more adventurous, The Wedge, a rip-roaring raft ride.

Knott’s Scary Farm

Select nights starting September 22 through October 31

Knott’s Scary Farm, Southern California’s largest immersive Halloween experience, will be returning for its 49th year with terrifying new scares. There is nowhere to hide as frights await you at every turn and more than 1,000 monsters roam the park and lurk in the fog, waiting to feed on the blood-curdling screams of guests.

This specially ticketed event takes place on select nights starting September 22 through October 31. Due to the explicit and frightening nature of the event, it is not recommended for children under 13

Knott’s Spooky Farm

Daytime weekends starting October 1 through October 30 plus Halloween

Enjoy the Halloween season at Knott’s Spooky Farm, a family-friendly fall time celebration. Little ghouls can trick-or-treat around the town of Calico’s shops and buildings to collect sweet treats from the friendly townsfolk. Families can join in on the Halloween fun as the park is transformed with themed décor and spooky surprises. The daytime festival will return in 2022 on weekends starting October 1 through October 30 in addition to Halloween.

Knott’s Merry Farm

November 18 through January 1, 2023

Everyone’s favorite time of the year returns with Knott’s Merry Farm, beginning November 18 through January 1, 2023. The park completely transforms with whimsical décor and thousands of twinkling lights throughout every corner. Families can enjoy the holidays in Santa’s Christmas Cabin by sharing their wish lists with jolly ol’ St. Nick himself and grabbing his famous milk and cookies.

The streets of Ghost Town fill with Calico Carolers performing songs of the season while you explore an array of local artisans selling unique gifts perfect for loved ones in the Christmas Crafts Village. In the nighttime, you can enjoy a magical Snow and Glow experience dancing to the beat of holiday music while snow gently falls in a one-of-a-kind moment.

Knott’s Merry Farm has entertainment for guests of all ages to enjoy, with each stage filled with lively shows designed to put everyone in the holiday spirit! With energetic entertainment, beautiful holiday décor, and delicious seasonal treats, Knott’s Merry Farm is sure to create lasting holiday memories for the whole family.

The best way to experience all the 2022 Seasons of Fun is with a Season Pass. 2022 Season Passes are on sale now. To purchase and for more information, visit knotts.com. All event dates and offerings are subject to change without notice.

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About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company:

What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Waterpark, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world, is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario. It also operates an additional theme park in California under a management contract.

New Year’s Eve at Knott’s Berry Farm Returns!

The countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm with special fireworks, live entertainment, and special extended hours for the one-night event. Guests have a chance to say goodbye to the final moments of 2021 at Knott’s as the park celebrates with memorable festivities including Merry Farm seasonal performances throughout the day on December 31st. The enchanting Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration gives guests front row seats to the final event of the year as the park rings in 2022 with a park wide-party unlike any other and everyone is invited.

The New Year’s celebration features entertaining activities for the whole family including a family-friendly comedian, live bands, swing dancing, and more. Guests are invited to count down the final moments of 2021 with festive music, party hats, and noisemakers making this night extra special. The spectacular firework celebration sets the skies above Knott’s ablaze at the stroke of midnight as colorful fireworks light the start of the New Year. The nighttime extravaganza offers a stress-free night perfect for family and friends to come together and create new memories by starting a new tradition by celebrating New Year’s Eve at Knott’s.

This year’s line-up of can’t miss entertainment are:

  • Midnight Fireworks Spectacular, guests can ring in the New Year with a bang as the park’s skies wonderfully light up for an aerial fireworks display that will leave the young and young at heart in awe.
  • Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies, four country boys from deep in the hills of Anaheim will have the crowd’s toes tappin’, hands clappin’ and guts bustin’. The best darn-tootin’ entertainment this side of the Santa Ana freeway. The comical and musical number can be seen at the Wagon Camp Theatre.
  • DJ Katar brings the party to the farm for a special New Year’s celebration, with high-energy music and dancing taking place at the Calico Mine Stage. 
  • Next to the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will be posing for pictures with guests to celebrate the New Year in their favorite party outfits. 
  • Surf on by Boardwalk BBQ where you can catch PianoMania Dueling Pianos. These two talented musicians go head-to-head in a musical battle you won’t want to miss.
  • The Calico Mine Stage will blast unforgettable pop and rock music courtesy of the band Mic Dangerously and the Royal We.  It’ll have guests dancing in the aisles.
  • Family-friendly comedian, Chipper Lowell, brings his hilarious comedy, magic, and audience participation to the Bird Cage Theatre.
  • Jitterbug Pop Swing Band, Dance Instructors, and the Jitterbug Jumpers are on hand to play the slickest standards ever. Swing, sway, and jump with the hippest cats in town. The Jitterbug Pop Swing Band provides the tunes and you’re invited to dance the night away in the legendary Boardwalk Ballroom. Dance instruction classes included!
  • Fiesta Plaza will feature DJ Ashley playing upbeat Latin and top 40 music.
  • A New Year’s Eve celebration is not complete without a delicious meal. Spur’s Restaurant is serving up a special New Year’s Eve Buffet from 5:30 pm-10 pm. Walk-Up only, regular park admission or Season Pass required.

This New Year’s Eve offers an exciting day on the Farm with Knott’s Merry Farm’s festive lineup of entertainment, delectable foods, and holiday shopping! A few of this year’s seasonal highlights include:

  • Merry Christmas, Snoopy!, in this exciting show filled with whimsy and spectacular ice skating, Snoopy enjoys all of the best parts of the season, including trimming the Christmas tree, awaiting Santa’s arrival, and attending the festive Christmas Ball!
  • When the sun sets on the farm, the buildings and paths in Ghost Town twinkle brightly to the beat of a holiday favorite as snow gently falls on all guests. Park guests can enjoy more of the nightly Snow & Glow experience in most of Ghost Town, from School House Road to the Saloon and down to the Assay Office.
  • The holiday season celebration continues at Camp Snoopy with A Peanuts Guide to Christmas at the Camp Snoopy Theatre. Featuring a delightful mash-up of holiday songs with a cheerful and heartwarming dose of the Peanuts gang.
  • In the intimate setting of Ghost Town’s historic Bird Cage Theatre, catch A Christmas Carol and Marley’s Wings.
  • Savor the ultimate comfort foods with Knott’s world-famous holiday treats. Santa’s Christmas Cabin serves up holiday delights like Santa’s homemade cookies and more. Guests can also enjoy the legendary cooking at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant. 
  • Relax and unwind in Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village, as Ghost Town transforms into a shopping wonderland filled with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts. 

Knott’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is included with regular daytime admission. Park hours on New Year’s Eve are 8 am to 1 am. A 2022 Knott’s Season Pass is a great way to visit on New Year’s Eve. A new 2022 Season Pass includes a free visit to enjoy in 2021, visits in 2022 with no blackout dates, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events.

A Regular Season Pass includes admission in 2022 to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes admission in 2022 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Learn more here. 

Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Grand Reopening for May 21st!

Knott’s Releases Details on the Anticipated 100th Anniversary Celebration and the Debut of “Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair” with Tickets and Reservations Available April 26th!

It’s official: Knott’s Berry Farm is reopening its gates next month as the theme park safely resumes regular operations with limited capacity and new reservation requirements. The park will reopen to season passholders May 6, with plans for a grand reopening to the general public on May 21 for a summer-long, Knott’s 100th Anniversary Celebration. “The Knott’s Family Reunion” looks to reunite family and friends in a safe and fun environment after a year-long closure due to COVID-19.

New and unforgettable experiences await in honor of the park’s 100 years of history and family fun for all. During the 100th anniversary celebration, guests can experience the brand-new Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair, a 4-D interactive dark ride that pays tribute to the classic attraction from 35 years ago. Guests also will have the opportunity to meet Knott’s all-new lovable costumed characters and enjoy special evening entertainment as Knott’s Summer Nights returns with live music, DJs and one-of-a-kind food and drink specialties. In addition, the theme park is planning a nightly ceremony featuring multiple attractions lighting up the evening and culminating in a special moment with the redesigned illuminated K- tower. Guests also will find festive new park décor, including special photo settings that pay homage to favorite attractions from the past and commemorative merchandise celebrating the park’s vast history. These are just a few of the many special surprises that can only come from your friends at Knott’s.

The anniversary celebration runs through September 6, 2021. In accordance with current state guidelines, capacity will be limited and available to California residents only with reservations required for both single-day visits and Season Passholders. Ticket sales and reservations will be available starting April 26.

All 2020 and 2021 season passes purchased through May 5, 2021, will be valid through May 5, 2022. Knott’s Season Passes are now available starting at $101 or six easy payments of $13.50 after an initial payment. Gold Passes are $135 or six easy payments of just $17.00 after an initial payment. Information regarding Soak City Waterpark will be coming soon. These offers end on June 20, 2021. Applicable taxes and fees apply. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.

The safety and health of our guests remain our top priority. Knott’s Berry Farm continues to follow state, county and local health guidelines. There are several continued safety measures and operational changes established to ensure guests’ safety. Our current approach is listed on our park website. For more information on the park’s latest updates, please visit knotts.com.

For more information about this year’s milestone celebration, reopening, “Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair,” and Knott’s Season Passes, please visit knotts.com. Join the conversation at Knott’s this year using #Knotts100 #KnottsGrandReopening or #KnottsFamilyReunion.

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Knott’s Berry Tails!

About Knott’s Berry Farm

Soap Box Racers Photo Opp!

What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Water Park, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s BerryFarm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement-resort operators in the world and a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 11 amusement parks, four outdoor water parks, an indoor water park and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas and Toronto, Ontario. It also operates an additional theme park in California under a management contract.

Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card Info!

The Boysenberry Festival is right around the corner! Starting March 20th – April 19th!

Heres a list of foods and locations along with photos at the bottom 🙂 Super excited!

Tim.

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$40 – Tasting Card (8 choices of the 26 options) or $38 with a 2020 Season Pass $35 – Craft Beer and Wine Tasting Card

Tasting Card Items

1) Boysenberry Mimosa (NEW!)

at Wagon Wheel

2) Boysenberry Basil Lemonade (NEW!)

at Sutter’s Booth

3) Boysenberry Beer Cheese Soup topped with a Boysenberry Drizzle and Brown Butter Croutons (NEW!)

at Wilderness Dance Hall

4) Brussel Sprouts topped with a Boysenberry Balsamic Dressing and Bacon (NEW!)

at Pemmican Pickle Booth

5) Beef Tips with Boysenberry Mashed Potatoes (NEW!)

at Spur’s Chophouse

6) Boysenberry Chicken Mole on Cilantro Rice (NEW!)

at Wagon Wheel Pizza

7) Boysenberry Sangria (NEW!)

at Wilderness Broiler

8) Boysenberry Cajun Shrimp over Grits (NEW!)

at Spurs Chophouse

9) Boysenberry BBQ Chicken Drumsticks (NEW!)

at Spurs Booth

10) Boysenberry Steak Chili with a Boysenberry Cornbread Muffin (NEW!)

at Pemmican Pickle Booth

11) Samosa’s with Boysenberry Chutney (NEW!)

at Wagon Wheel Pizza

12) Pork Bao Bun Dumpling with Boysenberry Kimchi and Nam Pla (NEW!)

at Spurs Chophouse

13) Boysenberry Shrimp Ceviche with Tortilla Chips (NEW!)

at Wilderness Broiler

14) Boysenberry Smoothie (NEW!)

at Silver Bullet Booth #2

 

15) Homemade Chips with Boysenberry Onion Dip (NEW!)

at Wilderness Broiler

16) Boysenberry sausage on a Bun

at Wilderness Dance Hall Booth

17) Elote with Boysenberry Mayo, Cotija Cheese, and Boysenberry Tortilla Crumbles

at Chow House Booth

18) Mac and Cheese Bites with Boysenberry Ketchup (NEW!)

at Calico Fry Co.

19) Glazed Donut Holes with Boysenberry Ice Cream and topped with a Boysenberry Coulis

(NEW!)

at Ghost Town Bakery

20) Boysenberry Bread Pudding topped with Boysenberry Coulis and Crème Anglaise Sauce

(NEW!)

at Wagon Wheel Pizza

21) Pastrami Sandwich on a Pretzel Bun topped with Boysenberry Mustard (NEW!)

at Wilderness Broiler

22) Boysenberry Macaron (NEW!)

at Ghost Town Bakery

23) Churro rolled in Boysenberry Sugar (NEW!)

at Silver Bullet Booth #1

24) Boysenberry Cookiewich (NEW!)

at Silver Bullet Dip n’ Dots

25) Boysenberry Beer

at Sutter’s Booth

26) Boysenberry Wine

at Sutter’s Booth

Boysenberry Food Item Locations

Spurs Chophouse:

 Beef Tips with Boysenberry Mashed Potatoes (NEW!)
 Boysenberry Cajun Shrimp over Grits (NEW!)
 Pork Bao Bun (Dumpling) with Boysenberry Kimchi and Nam Pla (NEW!)

 Boysenberry Pork Shawarma Tacos (NEW!)
 Hand Dipped Boysenberry Cheesecake on a stick

Spurs Chophouse Booth:

 Boysenberry BBQ Chicken Drumsticks (NEW!)

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Spurs Patio: Wine & Beer Bar

 Boysenberry Draft Beer Boysenberry Wine
 Assorted Wines

Ghost Town Grill:

 Daily Specials
 Boysenberry Philly Cheesesteak (NEW!)
 Mega Boysenberry Cheeseburger Pasty (NEW!) Boysenberry Gumbo
 The “Walter Knott” (Ice tea & boysenberry punch) Boysenberry Margaritas
 Boysenberry Cosmopolitan
 Boysenberry Wine
 Boysenberry Ice Cream
 Boysenberry Pie Slices

Wilderness Dance Hall:

  •   Boysenberry Beer Cheese Soup topped with a Boysenberry drizzle and Brown Butter Croutons (NEW!)
  •   Boysenberry Sausage on a Bun
  •   Assorted Beers and WinesWilderness Broiler:

     Boysenberry Shrimp Ceviche with Tortilla Chips (NEW!)
     Homemade Chips with Boysenberry Onion Dip (NEW!)
     Pastrami Sandwich on a Pretzel Bun topped with Boysenberry Mustard (NEW!) Boysenberry Sangria (NEW!)

    Chow House:

     Boysenberry Lemon Churro Bites (NEW!)Chow House Booth:

     Elote with Boysenberry Mayo, Cotija Cheese, and Boysenberry Tortilla Crumbles

    Calico Fry Co.:

     Mac and Cheese Bites with Boysenberry Ketchup (NEW!)

Ghost Town Bakery:

  •   Assorted Boysenberry Baked Goods
  •   Glazed Donut Holes with Boysenberry Ice Cream and topped with a Boysenberry Coulis(NEW!)
  •   Boysenberry Macaroon
  •   Boysenberry Macaron (NEW!)
  •   Boysenberry Cookies
  •   Boysenberry Key Lime Tart
  •   Boysenberry Cannoli (NEW!)
  •   Boysenberry Éclair (NEW!)Calico Saloon:

     Boysenberry Draft Beer Boysenberry Wine
     Calico Soda

    Ghost Town Grub:

     Fun Bun with a Boysenberry Glaze
     Boysenberry Crepe with Chocolate and Bananas (NEW!)

    Wagon Wheel Pizza:

  •   Boysenberry Mimosa (NEW!)
  •   Boysenberry Chicken Mole on Cilantro Rice (NEW!)
  •   Samosas with Boysenberry Chutney (NEW!)
  •   Boysenberry Bread Pudding topped with Boysenberry Coulis and Crème Anglaise Sauce(NEW!)

    Pemmican Pickle Booth:

     Brussel Sprouts topped with a Boysenberry Balsamic and Bacon (NEW!) Boysenberry Steak Chili with a Boysenberry Cornbread Muffin (NEW!)

    Silver Bullet Booths:

     Churro rolled in Boysenberry Sugar (NEW!)

  •  Boysenberry Smoothie (NEW!)Silver Bullet Dip n’ Dots:

     Boysenberry Cookiwich (NEW!)

Sutter’s Food Stands:

 Boysenberry Basil Lemonade (NEW!)

 Boysenberry Beer
 Boysenberry Wine

Gourmet Coffee Hut:

 Boysenberry and Strawberry Boba (NEW!)

 Boysenberry Latte
 Boysenberry White Chocolate Cappuccino

 Boysenberry Hot and Shaken Tea

 Boysenberry Assorted PastriesStrictly on a Stick:

 Popcorn Chicken with Boysenberry BBQ Sauce

Coasters:

 Turkey Sandwich with Boysenberry Mayo (NEW!)

 Boysenberry Cake Shake (NEW!)

Boardwalk BBQ:

 Riblets in Boysenberry BBQ Sauce (NEW!)

Beachy Keen’s Pizza:

 Boysenberry Sausage and Meatball Pizza (NEW!)

 Boysenberry Dole Whip (NEW!)

Log Ride Funnel Cake:

 Boysenberry Funnel Cake topped with a Boysenberry Cookie and Ice Cream (NEW!)

 Funnel Cake topped with a Stuffed Donut, Boysenberry Ice Cream, and Boysenberry

Whipped Cream (NEW!)

Churro Factory:

 Boysenberry Stuffed Churro
 Boysenberry Churro Sundae w/ Boysenberry Ice Cream

Mix-it-up:

 Boysenberry Cucumber Lemonade (NEW!)

 Boysenberry ICEE
 Boysenberry ICEE Floats

 Boysenberry Ice Cream Cone
 Original Boysenberry Cookiewich

Cordelia’s Pie Kitchen:

 Build-Your-Own Boysenberry Pies

 Boysenberry Cookie Decoration

La Papa Loca:

 Boysenberry BBQ Pulled Pork Fries (NEW!)

Cantina:

 Boysenberry Tortilla Quesadilla (NEW!) Sweet Boysenberry Tamales (NEW!)

Grizzly Creek Lodge:

 Boysenberry Butter Grilled Cheese
 Boysenberry Butter Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Pork Belly (NEW!)

Cable Car Kitchen:

  •   Boysenberry Funnel Cake topped with a Boysenberry Cookie and Ice Cream (NEW!)
  •   Funnel Cake topped with a Stuffed Donut, Boysenberry Ice Cream, and BoysenberryWhipped Cream (NEW!)
  •   Boysenberry Dipped WaffleMrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant:

     Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Burger in One (NEW!)

  •  Boysenberry Pie
     Boysenberry Ice Cream

All New Boysenberry Inspired Food Items Available During the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival from March 20 – April 19 The Festival Features 26 New Boysenberry Food Items to Choose From, Additional Entertainment Experiences and a Variety of Newly Introduced Merchandise Items!

Buena Park, CA (February 2020) – The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is an annual food-inspired event that celebrates the park’s historic roots by highlighting the little berry that started it all, the boysenberry. This year’s festival will feature more than 75 unique boysenberry-inspired creations crafted by the Knott’s culinary team. Guests will have the opportunity to indulge in a tantalizing line up of dishes ranging from savory foods with a boysenberry twist, to one-of-a-kind specialty desserts and drinks that can only be found at Knott’s Berry Farm during this time of the year. In addition to the numerous food and drink offerings, the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers a wide selection of local crafters, live music, musical stage shows and fun activities for guests of all ages to enjoy. The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival runs 31 days starting March 20, operating daily through April 19, 2020. This year’s event will introduce an entirely new food lineup featuring a selection of 26 food and drink tasting items. The new lineup includes:

  • Refreshing lemonade with basil and boysenberry
  • Boysenberry Beer cheese soup with a boysenberry drizzle topped with brown butter croutons
  • Sautéed brussel sprouts topped with boysenberry balsamic and bacon
  • Tender beef tips served with creamy boysenberry mashed potato
  • Rich chocolatey boysenberry chicken mole on cilantro rice
  • Boysenberry Sangria
  • Boysenberry Cajun shrimp served over a bed of buttery grits
  • Two chicken drumsticks bathed in boysenberry BBQ sauce
  • Hearty boysenberry steak chili with an oven fresh boysenberry corn bread muffin
  • Samosa’s with boysenberry chutney
  • Pork Bao bun dumpling with a boysenberry kimchi and Nam pla
  • Citrusy boysenberry ceviche with crispy tortilla chips
  • A sweet boysenberry smoothie packed with fruity flavors
  • Homemade crunchy chips paired with a zesty boysenberry onion dip
  • Grilled boysenberry sausage in a bun with boysenberry ketchup
  • Elote rolled in boysenberry mayo  topped with a boysenberry tortilla crumble and cotija cheese
  • Creamy mac and cheese bites with a tangy boysenberry ketchup
  • Glazed donut holes served with rich boysenberry ice cream and topped with boysenberry coulis
  • Boysenberry bread pudding topped with boysenberry coulis and anglaise sauce
  • Hot pastrami sandwich on a pretzel bun with boysenberry mustard
  • Boysenberry macaron, a sensational French dessert
  • Churros powdered with boysenberry sugar
  • Extra creamy boysenberry ice cream
  • Boysenberry Beer
  • Boysenberry Wine
  • Boysenberry Mimosa

 

A great way to indulge in the new boysenberry food items during the festival is by purchasing a tasting card priced at $40 and $38 for season pass holders. The tasting card will offer eight tastings from a selection of 26 boysenberry-inspired dishes and drinks.  A variety of signature boysenberry items will also be available for purchase a la carte. Tasting cards are available at Knotts.com or at the theme park.

Guest can also take home a taste of the boysenberry festival with limited edition merchandise found throughout the park. This year’s new merchandise includes a new selection of event themed apparel, pajama sets, festival-inspired parasols plus new packaged food items perfect for take-home souvenirs like the new boysenberry tequila and whiskey and spiced wine preserves, boysenberry Irish cream coffee, boysenberry cake batter cookies,  boysenberry vinaigrette dressing, boysenberry hot sauce, and  boysenberry sarsaparilla. The Knott’s Berry Market also features signature boysenberry items like the delicious boysenberry BBQ sauce and our classic jams and preserves. Unique boysenberry inspired artisan products will also be available at the Boysenberry Festival Craft Fair returning with 30 local craft vendors, each crater will feature a boysenberry theme items.

Entertainment:

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival offers endless entertainment options for the festival goer:

  • Snoopy’s Boysenberry Jamboree! – Guests are invited to join Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts Gang in a musical stage show that will have families dancing along at the Calico Mine Stage
  • Riverboat Revenge – Knott’s pays tribute to its past at the Legendary Bird Cage Theatre with a special presentation of the brand new comedy melodrama, Riverboat Revenge. All Aboard for this Boysenberry Bon Voyage!
  • Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies – A group of krazy talented performers will have guests toe tappin’, vine dancin’ and knee-slappin’ to a comedic country music show at the Wagon Camp stage.
  • Boysenberry Fun and Games – Get in on the fun of some of the craziest and messiest games along with our famous Boysenberry Pie Eating Contest.
  • Old MacDonald’s Farm – Young ones and young at heart are invited to cozy up to the cutest critters on the farm including horses, sheep, goats and other furry friends. Old MacDonald’s Farm pays tribute to one of the farm’s original attractions
  • Knott’s Totally Tubular 80’s Dance Party – A Classic returns!  Travel back to the 80’s as you dance the night away to the best songs of the decade.
  • Boysenberry Blues – Pull up a chair as our blues trio conjures up some of the smoothest tunes performing at the Boardwalk BBQ patio
  • Musical Performances – Various musical duos playing Country and Bluegrass tunes will take the stage at Fireman’s BBQ.
  • DJ Cruz – Knott’s resident DJ keeps the night pumpin’ with the latest dance hits sure to make you hit the dance floor
  • History of the Boysenberry – Grab a slice of history in our museum dedicated to the fruit that made it all possible

The Boysenberry Festival is included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm.  Additional costs apply for food tasting experiences within the event. Knott’s will have extended hours on select days March  20 – April 19, allowing guests extra time to take advantage of all of the limited-time offerings.

The best way to savor every day of the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival and all of the other Seasons of Fun is with a 2020 Season Pass. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2020 to Knott’s Berry Farm with no blackout dates, and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2020 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates. Regular passes are just $101 or six easy payments of $13.50 after an initial payment and Gold Passes are $125 or six easy payments of just $17.00 after an initial payment. These offers end April 19, 2020. Applicable taxes and fees apply. Payment plans are only available at knotts.com.