Tag: Knott’s Berry Farm
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A Special Celebration of Ghost Town’s 75th Anniversary at Knott’s
Knott’s Berry Farm has had a rich history in Southern California. Walter and Cordelia Knott started a farm and grew it into the first themed amusement park. How it really got to that point was through Ghost Town. This western themed area has been a mainstay since the 1940’s. Now, for the 75th anniversary of…
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How I Ended Up a Knott’s Berry Farm Regular
Today Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off it’s 75th anniversary celebration of Ghost Town. What Walter and Cordelia Knott started out as a farm that had a berry stand eventually grew into a restaurant. The restaurant became so popular that Walter Knott decided to create a place that guests could enjoy while waiting and Ghost Town was…
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Knott’s Soak City Is Ready For Summer
BUENA PARK, Calif. (May 2016) – Knott’s Soak City has opened its gates for daily operation of Orange County’s premier waterpark. Located just steps from Knott’s Berry Farm theme park, the 13 acre Soak City is the perfect destination for a day of fun. The water park is colorfully adorned with 1950s theming inspired by…
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KNOTT’S RAISES OVER $130,000 FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN ORANGE COUNTY
Knott’s Berry Farm and Susan G. Komen Orange County partnered for a third year to raise $130,588.00 for breast cancer awareness, services and research in Orange County during the 2016 Knott’s for the Cure. From January 4 through March 18 Pink tickets were available for purchase online, and limited edition t-shirts were sold in the…
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Four Parks In One Day – Can It Be Done??
It was a Monday. Two intrepid adventurers set forth to conquer Southern California theme parks. Armed with annual passes and magic wands, these two had a grand adventure. Yes, I’m talking about myself and Mr. Camjaxn himself, Cameron. We took one day to go to four theme parks before the last one closed. Keep in…
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The Force is Strong With Zootopia – Geeks Corner – Episode 525
Welcome to the episode that really should have a title that has something to do with Cameron’s pants… watch and find out why. This episode did not go anywhere expected but it did cover Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival, the Wall of Geek, Harry Potter days, and more! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!…
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Why You Shouldn’t Miss the Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s
One of the best things about Spring is the Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm. Celebrating the park’s humble beginnings, this event also celebrates the berry itself. March 19 was the start of the 2016 event, and this is what we experienced. Peanuts Party In The Park A new show that debuted for this year’s…
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Knott’s Amazing Food Options For the Boysenberry Festival
One of the things that is a surprising reason to go to Knott’s Berry Farm is not any particular ride or show. It’s the food that is something to behold when visiting the park. And one particular time to go to sample some amazing cuisine is during the Boysenberry Festival. The Festival started only a…
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Exciting Details On Ghost Town 75th Anniversary at Knott’s
For 75 years, a California gem and landmark has been Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town. This year the theme park will be celebrating its anniversary in grand style. Knott’s will be restoring much of the classic elements, buildings, and attractions of this first theme park of California. Ghost Town Alive will be a way to…
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s New App Packs Lots Of Features
Knott’s Berry Farm updated its iOS app this last week, and now has some great features to the already great app. First, the interface has an updated look that fits better with the sleeker iOS 9. There is an expanded menu that contains links to tons of info about the park that make visits that…
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A Unique And Festive Experience At Knott’s Merry Farm
Knott’s Merry Farm certainly lives up to its name. The park was a live the first day of its holiday offerings. Many decorations were up and there was much entertainment for a jolly holiday. Merry Christmas, Snoopy! Ice Show As a tradition, the Charles M. Schulz Theater sets the stage for a captivating ice skating…
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Free Admission to Knott’s Berry Farm for Military, Veterans, Police, and Fire Personnel
Knott’s Berry Farm is presenting two ways for service men and women, and fire and police personnel to have free admission to the park in these next 3 months. Below is the release from Knott’s itself: Knott’s Berry Farm pays tribute to U.S. veterans, retired and current military personnel with free park admission during its…
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5 Reasons to Visit Knott’s Merry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm will be transformed into Knott’s Merry Farm – a holiday celebration – starting November 21st. Here’s some reasons to stop by the park: Ghost Town Festivities Ghost Town gets dressed up during the holiday season. Carolers travel along Engine 41. Craft shops set up residence along the streets. It’s a very festive…
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Disney Infinity Force Awakens Civil War – Geeks Corner – Episode 448
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a TON of information to cover. A lot of it revolves around Star Wars news but that isn’t the only thing. Kermit the Frog apparently has a new girlfriend… or not. He’s claiming that they are just good friends but all evidence is to the contrary. Obviously,…
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Knott’s Spooky Farm Provides Non-Scare Celebration For Kids
THIS FALL, KNOTT’S BERRY FARM WILL DEBUT AN ALL-NEW, EXPANDED DAYTIME FAMILY FRIENDLY HALLOWEEN EVENT Knott’s Spooky Farm, Open Weekends in Oct., Will Feature All-New Spooktastic Attractions Park Wide Buena Park, Calif. (August 2015) The inaugural Knott’s Spooky Farm event, a park wide daytime, non-scare celebration for kids geared for kids ages 3-11, takes…
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Knott’s Exciting Summer Shows
Knott’s Berry Farm has an exciting lineup for the summer season since the Voyage to the Iron Reef opening. Blockbuster Beagle has been entertaining guests with a Hollywood tale of Snoopy and the gang on ice. Over at the Calico Square stage is Vertical Impact, a very unique acrobatic stunt show. Krazy Kirk and the…
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Knott’s Iron Reef Takes Guests Into Undersea Battle
Knott’s Berry Farm has made great use of an area of Boardwalk that has housed a couple of beloved attractions over the years. The newest to go into the theme park is Voyage to the Iron Reef, an interactive game ride using 3D screens and blasters. Guests go through a fictional steam-punk inspired Boardwalk area…
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Disney Animation to Live-Action – Geeks Corner – Episode 427
Welcome to this very rainy edition of Geeks Corner. If we did our job right though, other than a few clues we hope you can’t tell (hopefully it didn’t come through the microphones)! There is a lot going on this week and we decided to cram most of it into one episode. Disney in the…
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Tomorrowland Marvel Universe – Geeks Corner – Episode 426
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Hayley the Hatter have a lot going on as there is a lot of Tomorrowland news, Marvel Universe Live stuff to talk about, Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival, and even a new Geek of the Week! Here’s a rundown of what is covered in this…
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Experiencing the Knott's Boysenberry Festival
The best way to describe this event is a homecoming. It’s a time of nostalgia and a gathering of people in a place that has history and means something to many. That’s how I would describe the Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm. The Boysenberry Festival is in commemoration of Walter Knott’s cultivation of the…
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Knott's Pie Eating Contest Becomes Official
Eaters from across nation compete at Knott’s Berry Farm on March 28 at 2 pm for a $4,000 prize purse and the title of first-ever World Boysenberry Pie-Eating Champion. Joey Chestnut, who is the hot dog- and chicken wing-eating champion of the world, will be tested by some of the world’s best eaters, including Miki Sudo,…
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Knott's Berry Farm Partners with Susan G. Komen Orange County for Second Year in a Row
Knott’s Berry Farm and Susan G. Komen Orange County are partnering up for the second year in a row for “Knott’s Berry Farm for the Cure.” This campaign will raise money for breast cancer awareness, research and services. Taking part from now until March 27, visitors to Knott’s Berry Farm can purchase a special theme park “Pink…
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Knott's Merry Farm is Full of Holiday Time Spirit & Fun
Knott’s Merry Farm is in full effect. From now until January 4, Knott’s Berry Farm will celebrate the holidays. During this time of year, there are so many great things to enjoy to make this season full of memories. Let’s take a look at the park’s offerings. Over in Ghost Town, there are a variety…
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Dapper Day & Search for Groot! – Geeks Corner – Episode 350
Welcome to Episode 350 of Geeks Corner! Dapper Day is this week so it is time to get dapper and talk about all that is dapper. This includes advice and tips for Dapper Day at Disneyland (or wherever you experience it) There is also information about the Dapper Day Expo that will be happening at…