GEEK EATS: Knott's Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card Offerings & Tips

GEEK EATS: Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card Offerings & Tips

The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival returns to Knott’s Berry Farm on March 8, 2024 and continues through April 22. This delicious festival is full of fun and also happens to be one of the most delicious times of year to visit Knott’s Berry Farm. One great way to experience the different dining options is with a tasting card. Already available on the Knott’s Berry Farm website, the tasting cards sell for $55 and allow for six tastings from the over 37 boysenberry-inspired dishes and drinks that are offered during this festival. Below is a look at the different tasting card offerings for the 2024 Knott’s Boysenberry Festival followed by some tips for using them at Knott’s Berry Farm!

Gold Mine Trail Booth

  • Boysenberry Layered no-Bake Cheesecake Cup
  • Chicken Tikka Marsala with Boysenberry Curry Sauce over Steamed White Rice
  • Boysenberry BBQ Beef Barbacoa on Mac & Cheese with Green Onions
  • Boysenberry Pulled Pork over Pastel de Elote
  • Peache and Cheese Burrata Caprese Salad with a Boysenberry Dressing
  • Cucumber and Boysenberry Lemonade
  • Boysenberry West Coast IPA
  • Boysenberry Blonde
  • Boysneberry Wine
  • Boysenberry Watermelon Seltzer
  • Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slice
  • Boysenberry Shortbread Cookie Ale
  • Boysenberry Kombucha
  • Boysenberry Juice, Mint, and Cucumber Gin Spritzer
  • Boysenberry Rimmed Espresso Martini with Lavender Sprinkles

Miner’s Mac and Spuds

  • Berry Mango Smoothie
  • Brownie and Boysenberry Parfait
  • Double Stuffed Baked Potato with Boysenberry BBQ Pulled Pork and Green Onions
  • Potato and Corn Chowder with Boysenberry Crostini and Boysenberry Drizzle

Ghost Town Bakery

  • Cucumber and Boysenberry Lemonade
  • Boysenberry Bundt Cake
  • Lemon Bar with a Boysenberry Compote
  • Lemon and Boysenberry Gourmet Cookie
  • Vegasn Boysenberry Chia Parfait
  • Boysenberry and Chocolate Stuffed Cookie
  • Warm Spam Musubi with a Boysenberry Soy Sauce

Silver Bullet Booth

  • Roasted Vegetable Lettuce Wrap with a Boysenberry Tahini Sauce
  • Beef and Chorizo Boysenberry Chili over Boysenberry Mashers
  • Boysenberry BBQ Beef Barbacoa on Mac & Cheese with Green Oinions
  • Boysenberry Dippin’ Dots
  • Boysenberry Hef
  • Boysenberry Wine
  • Boysenberry Watermelon Seltzer
  • Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slice
  • Boysenberry Punch and Pineapple Juice Rum Runner

Calico Railroad Bar Booth

  • Boysenberry Juice, Mine, and Cucumber Gin Spritzer
  • Boysenberry Punch and Pineapple Juice Rum Runner
  • Boysenberry Seltzer
  • Boysenberry Wine
  • Boysenberry Imperial Cider
  • Boysenberry Shortbread Cookie Ale
  • Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slide
  • Boysenberry Slap Tropical IPA
  • Boysenberry Lager
  • Boysenberry Her
  • Boysenberry Blonde

Chow House

  • Boysenberry Lemonade with Mint
  • Boysenberry Gourmet Cookie A la Mode
  • Boysenberry ICEE Float with Boysenberry Soft Serve

Ghost Town Grub

  • Mini Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Cream and Powdered Sugar
  • Brownie Bites and Boysenberry Parfait

Wilderness Dance Hall Patio Booth

  • Pork Loin Slices over Mashed Potatoes with a Creamy Boysenberry Mustard Sauce
  • Boysenberry BBQ Beef Barbacoa on Mac & Cheese with Green Oinions
  • Boysenberry West Coast IPA
  • Boysenberry Blonde
  • Boysenberry Wine
  • Boysenberry Selzter
  • Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slice

Wilderness Dance Hall

  • Cucumber and Boysenberry Lemonade
  • Charcuterie Board – Goat Cheese, Salami, Pepperoni, Crackers, Boysenberry Apricot Jam, and Boysenberry Mustard
  • Boysenberry BBQ Chicken Wings
  • Boysenberry Cobbler
  • Blackened Shrimp Stir Fry with Lemon Rice and a Boysenberry Teriyaki Sauce
  • Boysenberry and Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Veggies and a Balsamic Drizzle
  • Boysenberry Juice, Mint, and a Cucumber Spritzer
  • Boysenberry Punch and Pineapple Juice Rum Runner
  • Boysenberry Rimmed Espresso Martini with Lavendar Sprinkles
  • Boysenberry West Coast IPA
  • Other Beverages

Wilderness Dogs and Drinks

  • Boysenberry Sausage on a Hoagie with a Boysenberry Sauerkraut Slaw
  • Plant Based Frank with a Boysenberry Mustard on a Vegan or Gluten Free Bun
  • Beef and Chorizo Boysenberry Chili Poutine with Cheese Curds
  • Boysenberry and Chocolate Stuffed Cookie
  • Boysenberry Lemonade with Mint

Prop Shop Pizzeria

  • Boysenberry Sausage and Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta and Basil
  • Caprese Stuffed Portobello with a Boysenberry Balsamic Drizzle
  • Boysenberry Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Cup
  • Boysenberry Slap Tropical IPA
  • Boysenberry Rimmed Espresso Martini with Lavender Sprinkles

Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card Tips

During the course of the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival tasting cards can be a great way to try the plethora of food and beverage offerings found throughout the park. Here are a few tips to get the most out of your tasting card experience! If you have more, please share them in the comments below.

  • Make a Plan – There are a TON of options. It’s a good idea to look at what is being offered ahead of time and then plan out which dishes you want and where you can get them from. Some offerings are found at more than one location and it can save time to get them at once rather than going back and forth from locations.
  • Prioritize – Recognize that some locations will have longer lines than others. Decide ahead of time which dishes you are willing to wait for and decide if the length of line determines what you want. Adjust your plan accordingly as some locations will have significant lines for popular items during the festival.
  • Purchase Early – Get your tasting card early! This gives you more time during the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival to enjoy it. If you have already decided you want to get a tasting card this year, you can get one on the Knott’s Berry Farm website. You can use the tasting card on more than one day. Get it early and then spread its use out over multiple days!
  • Visit During the Week – Weekends are generally busier than during the week. If you are wanting to experience the different food and beverage offerings without experiencing the longest line, visit Knott’s Berry Farm on a weekday. Quite often the lines will be shorter and you can experience more tastes in a single day that way! Do keep in mind that often that the park often isn’t open as late during the week.
  • Expand and Experiment – Tasting cards are a great way to expand your horizons and experiment with someone you wouldn’t normally try. This can lead to some fun new culinary experiences without the same level of investment as a full meal! Try something new and then share with us how it turned out!

The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is a fantastic festival that is full of fun entertainment and delicious tastes. The tasting card is a wonderful way to experience this festival. Will you be attending Knott’s Boysenberry Festival? If so, will you be getting a tasting card? What are you most looking forward to trying if you do? Share your thoughts, opinions, plans, and tips in the comments below!