Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Guide

Get ready to jam out as Knott’s Boysenberry Festival marks its 10th anniversary with exciting new activities and over 80 signature boysenberry treats!

Walter Knott changed the history of the city of Buena Park when he mixed together a loganberry, blueberry, and a raspberry. The delectable boysenberry has been a staple of Knott’s Berry Farm since the very beginning and each year, the park honors his invention with the annual Boysenberry Festival. Daily from March 28th to April 27th, treat your taste buds to a delicious lineup of boysenberry-infused savory bites and sweet treats, plus exclusive wines and craft beers you won’t find anywhere else. This limited-time foodie fest is the ultimate way to indulge. But first, here’s what you need to know!

Food tasting at Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival in Buena Park, CA

Get Discount Tickets
Save and purchase discounted tickets ahead of time to Knott's Berry Farm. Single day tickets purchased in advance online saves you a significant amount off of main gate pricing. Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel also offers packages that include park tickets, hotel stays, and dining options. It’s important to note that the Boysenberry Festival does not require additional admission and is included with your ticket! Food tastings and beverages are at an additional cost.

Berry Unique Eats and Treats

This year’s new must-tries include “The Stack”—boysenberry BBQ pulled pork piled high over boysenberry cornbread and coleslaw—along with desserts like the boysenberry cheesecake crisp pie. Fan-favorite bites are back, including boysenberry honey garlic chicken wings and the boysenberry elote. For the perfect pairing, wash it down with one of the many boysenberry drinks available, like a refreshing boysenberry sangria or a delightful boysenberry and lavender lemonade.

Save with the Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card

The best way to make sure you don't miss a single flavor is by purchasing a tasting card, offering six tastings from a variety of boysenberry-inspired dishes and drinks, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Tasting cards are available online or at the theme park. You can also choose to purchase items a la carte.

PEANUTS Gang at Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival in Buena Park, CA

Shop ‘Til You Drop
This year’s is a little sweeter—with all the berry good finds! Celebrate with exclusive 10th anniversary merchandise and a wide selection of local artisans! Explore the artisan craft booths throughout Ghost Town, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind handmade boysenberry-themed treasures and other unique crafts. It’s the perfect opportunity to take home a special memento from your trip to Buena Park!

Exclusive Character Experiences
You never know who you might run into at the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. Be prepared to hug your favorite PEANUTS characters, from Snoopy to Pig Pen, and many others. You might even run into Whittles, the jolly prospector of Ghost Town that was first introduced to the park back in 1973.

Entertainment Around Every Corner
The Knott's Boysenberry Festival features a lively mix of entertainment, including a new line-up of shows, live music, and games! Returning is Old MacDonald's Barn, where guests of all ages can meet the farm's cutest critters, including horses, goats, and more. The fun continues at the Birdcage Theatre with The Great Bank Robbery, a brand-new show that’ll have you cheering for the hero and booing the villain. No boysenberry festival is complete without a boysenberry pie eating contest, and this year has a twist. The new Boysen Bear’s Pie Kitchen Games in Calico Park lets guests help stop Moxie and Brawny from stealing pies! After saving the day, join the fun at the Boysen Bear’s Pie Eating Contest on the Calico Mine Stage.

Family at Knott's Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival in Buena Park, CA

Maximize Your Time
Skip the line all day long with a Fast Lane Pass, which gives you priority access to all your favorite attractions like HangTime, GhostRider, Silver Bullet, Supreme Scream, and more. Be sure to view the Fast Lane Availability Calendar to ensure it will be offered the day of your visit. Please note that Fast Lane is not offered daily, as it is dependent on crowd levels of the day.

Leave Cash at Home
Knott’s Berry Farm is a cashless theme park, meaning that all cashiers throughout the park and at the parking booths will only accept credit, debit, or a smart device with Apple Pay or Google Pay in place of cash. If for any reason you only have cash or forgot your card at home, no need to fret, there are cash-to-card kiosks where you can load cash onto a card with any amount between $1 to $500.

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