Knott's Berry Farm Announces "Taste of Fall-O-Ween" Event

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA

To the surprise of absolutely no one who has been paying attention (or is friends with an artist participating in this year’s autumn Knott’s art show), Knott’s Berry Farm has unveiled a third iteration of its popular food tasting events that began with the Taste of Calico and is currently ongoing as the Taste of Knott’s. In a couple of weeks, however, starting on Friday, September 25, on the what would have been opening weekend of Knott’s Scary Farm, the park will unveil the Taste of Fall-O-Ween, a gourmet culinary sampling event with spooky vibes!

No, it won’t be the Halloween Haunt, because there won’t be any mazes or entertainment (or rides), but the park will be decked out in Halloween decorations, lending what I imagine will be an eerie touch to Ghost Town, some supernatural surf vibes in the Boardwalk, and sugar skull aesthetics in Fiesta Village. Returning this year despite the absence of Scary Farm will be the Into the Fog art show, featuring dozens of wonderful Haunt tribute pieces by talented artists! For young guests, Camp Snoopy will be home to a trick-or-treat trail, which sounds like a lot of fun for kids. In addition, adult and kid guests will also be allowed to attend in costume! (Just don’t ruin it by dressing up as a haunt monster and scaring other guests—also, cloth or filtered face coverings are still required, so monster masks won’t count!)

If this sounds intriguing to you, head over to Knotts.com to purchase your tasting ticket in advance. Full disclosure, the price has gone up another $5 to $35 for an adult tasting card of (5) items and ($20) for children’s tasting card of (3) items. Knott’s Season Passholders get $5 off.

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

From the press release:

While the theme park remains closed, Knott's Berry Farm introduces its newest family- friendly outdoor food and retail experience celebrating the Halloween season and the flavors of Fall with Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween. Taking place Fridays through Sundays beginning September 25th, Knott’s pays tribute to the year's spookiest season with a Fall food experience unlike any other. The spirit of Halloween comes to life with a cornucopia of Harvest and Halloween décor that will transform the park for the season. Guests of all ages can dress up in their most festive costumes* to experience one-of-a-kind themed food and treats, exclusive event merchandise including specialty items from local crafters, an all-new “Into the Fog” art show with over 45 new art pieces celebrating the scary season, and so much more. Plus included with a junior tasting card, young guests will have an opportunity to take a trip through the fully themed Camp Snoopy Trick-or-Treat Trail presented by Hershey, loaded with multiple treat stations and special spooky decorations. All Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween activities will be conducted at a safe and socially distant space for families to enjoy.

Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween will take place Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, September 25 - November 1. The only way to experience the limited time Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween is with a tasting card purchased in advance at Knotts.com (a tasting card is required for event entry). Event hours will be Fridays and Saturdays from 12pm -9pm and Sundays from 12pm to 8pm. Regular tasting cards (ages 12+) are priced at $35 (plus tax) and will include five food tastings and Junior tasting cards (ages 3-11) are $20 (plus tax) and include three tastings plus a trip through the Camp Snoopy Trick-or-Treat Trail. Tasting cards are date specific and must be purchased online at Knotts.com or through the Knott’s Berry Farm mobile app prior to the date of visit. Knott’s Taste of Fall-O-Ween hotel packages are also available at Knotts.com. In order to manage proper physical distancing of guests, Knott's Taste of Fall-O-Ween tasting cards will be limited each day and may sell out.

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

As Knott’s Berry Farm continues to follow state, local and CDC health guidelines, these are the continued safety measures and operational changes we have established to ensure the safety of our guests:

• Tasting cards are limited each day to ensure proper physical distancing

• Upon arrival, guests will be required to enter a temperature screening and security checkpoint at the main gate

• All associates and guests must wear a facial covering while visiting Taste of Fall-O- Ween or the Knott's California Marketplace store locations and restaurants – masks are not required while sitting at a table or bench to eat

• Frequently touched surfaces are disinfected daily and sanitized frequently. This includes but is not limited to cash counters, scanners, EMV readers, pens at cashier counters, register screens, store fixtures, door handles, and shopping baskets

• Signage is present to aid guests in the proper direction of travel and as a reminder to practice social distancing

• Seating is spaced out throughout the Taste of Fall-O-Ween event footprint

• Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the event area

• All associates will be screened, including temperature and symptom checks using

  CDC guidelines before being allowed on the property to work

• Associates have been trained on the importance of handwashing, physical distancing, and overall hygiene

• Separate entrances and exits will appear at some store locations

• Store occupancy is limited to less than 50% of the normal building capacity

• Queue lines outside of store locations are marked with six-foot markers where needed.

For all details regarding Taste of Fall-O-Ween and the park’s current health and safety screenings, please visit Knotts.com.

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Curious to know what’s on the menu for this autumn event? Knott’s has released a list!

A. Wagon Wheel Pizza

• Butternut Squash Soup in a Bread Bowl with Chives

• Perilous Pizza-Pizza slice with Buffalo Chicken, Jalapeno’s, Ranch and Mozzarella Cheese

• Cauliflower Pizza Slice with a Vegan Cheese and Bell Peppers

• Boysenberry Smoothie-GF, V

Butternut Squash Soup in a Bread Bowl with Chives
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

B. Spurs Booth

• Asian Chicken Drumsticks

C. Pemmican Pickle

• MAD Shirley Temple, Grenadine, Sprite and a Cherry

D. Calico Fry Co.

• Pastrami Tater Tots, Hot Pastrami, Diced Garlic Pickles, Mornay Cheese Sauce over Tater Tots, served with Boysenberry Mustard

• Battered Buffalo Cauliflower Florets, Deep Fried Cauliflower BITES tossed in our House Buffalo Sauce over Spring Mix and Cotija Cheese

Pastrami Tater Tots, Hot Pastrami, Diced Garlic Pickles, Mornay Cheese Sauce over Tater Tots, served with Boysenberry Mustard
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

E. Sutter’s Grill

• Open Face Reuben Sandwich, Hot Pastrami on a Thick Rye Bread with Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and Russian Dressing

• Pastrami Tater Tots, Hot Pastrami, Diced Garlic Pickles, Mornay Cheese Sauce over Tater Tots, served with Boysenberry Mustard

• Battered Buffalo Cauliflower Florets, Deep fried Cauliflower BITES tossed in our House Buffalo Sauce over Spring Mix and Cotija Cheese

Open Face Reuben Sandwich, Hot Pastrami on a Thick Rye Bread with Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and Russian Dressing
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

F. Sutter’s Funnel Cake

• Graveyard Funnel, Chocolate and Vanilla Funnel Cake with Oreo Dirt Crumbles, Chocolate Ice Cream, a Chocolate Drizzle and Worms

• The Great Pumpkin Bun, Deep Fried Cinnamon Roll with a Pumpkin Icing and Sprinkles

• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

The Great Pumpkin Bun, Deep Fried Cinnamon Roll with a Pumpkin Icing and Sprinkles
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

G. Ghost Town Grub

• Graveyard Funnel, Chocolate and Vanilla Funnel Cake with Oreo Dirt Crumbles, Chocolate Ice Cream, a Chocolate Drizzle and Worms

• The Great Pumpkin Bun, Deep Fried Cinnamon Roll with a Pumpkin Icing and sprinkles

• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

Graveyard Funnel, Chocolate and Vanilla Funnel Cake with Oreo Dirt Crumbles, Chocolate Ice Cream, a Chocolate Drizzle and Worms
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

H. Fireman’s BBQ

• Spicy Sausage with a Bacon Onion Jam on a Hoagie Roll

• Corn on the Cob with a Spicy Hot Taki Mayo

• MAD Shirley Temple-GF, V

Spicy Sausage with a Bacon Onion Jam on a Hoagie Roll
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

I. Wilderness Broiler

• Headless Meatball Sandwich, a Large Beef and Pork Meatball on a Hawaiian bun with Provolone Cheese in a Marinara Sauce with a Side of Sweet Potato Chips

• Vegetarian Meatball Sandwich, Plant Based Meatballs in a Marinara Sauce with Vegan Mozzarella Cheese and a side of Sweet Potato Chips

• Sweet Potato Waffle Chips with a Curry Mayo Dip -GF, V

• Blood Orange Lemonade-GF, V

Blood Orange Lemonade
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

J. Wilderness Dance Hall

• Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese with Bacon and a Panko Crumb Topping

• Sausage and Chicken Jambalaya with Diced Green Onions

• Assorted Boysenberry Beer-V

• Boysenberry Wine-GF, V

• Glass of Red or White Wine- GF, V

• Boysenberry Sangria –GF, V

• Seasonal Cider-GF, V

K. Gourmet Churro Factory

• Pumpkin Spice Churro Sticks with a Candy Corn Sugar and Bavarian Cream Dip

• “I See U” Sour Apple Cream Puff

Pumpkin Spice Churro Sticks with a Candy Corn Sugar and Bavarian Cream Dip
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

L. Chowhouse ice Cream

• Orange Sugar and Chocolate Fudge Cookiewich with Pumpkin Soft Serve Ice Cream

• Orange Creamsicle Icee Float-Orange Cream Icee with Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream

• Blood Orange Lemonade-GF, V

Orange Creamsicle Icee Float-Orange Cream Icee with Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

M. Calico Saloon

• Assorted Boysenberry Beer-V

• Boysenberry Wine-GF, V

• Glass of Red or White Wine-GV, V

• Boysenberry Sangria –GF, V

• Boysenberry Smoothie-GF, V

N. Judge Roy Bean

• Shrimp and Vegetable Curry Bowl over Rice with Cilantro

• Assorted Boysenberry Beer-V

• Boysenberry Wine-GF, V

• Glass of Red or White Wine-GV, V

• Boysenberry Sangria –GF, V

• Pumpkin Cider-GF, V

Shrimp and Vegetable Curry Bowl over Rice with Cilantro
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

O. Gourmet Coffee Hut

• Acai Bowl with Pumpkin Granola, Banana’s, Berries and Almond Butter

• Boysenberry Smoothie-GF, V

P. Charleston Circle Booth

• Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese with Bacon and a Panko Crumb Topping

• Sausage and Chicken Jambalaya

Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese with Bacon and a Panko Crumb Topping
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Q. Boardwalk Pier Booth

• Spicy Sausage with a Bacon Onion Jam on a Hoagie Bun

• Corn on the Cob with a Spicy Hot Taki Mayo

R. Coasters Diner

• Creepy Cheesy Burger Slider with Onion Rings, and a Knotty Sauce with some Fries

• Diablo Fries- French Fries, Chili, Shredded Cheese, Hot Cheeto Powder, Crispy Jalapeno Strips

• Vegetarian Slider with Cheese, Tomato and a Green Spinach Aioli on a Pretzel Bun

• Beeting Hearts Salad-Mixed Greens, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Beets, Butternut Squash and Toasted Pepita’s with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

• Blood orange Lemonade-GF, V

• Assorted Boysenberry Beer-V

• Glass of Red or White Wine- GF, V

• Frozen Bloody Lemon Slime Margarita-GF, V

Creepy Cheesy Burger Slider with Onion Rings, and a Knotty Sauce with some Fries
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Diablo Fries- French Fries, Chili, Shredded Cheese, Hot Cheeto Powder, Crispy Jalapeno Strips
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

S. Boardwalk BBQ Booth #1

• Grim Reaper Sandwich-Prime Rib Sandwich, Shredded Cheese on A Hoagie Bun with a Horseradish Sauce-GF

• Burnt Ends Riblets on Garlic Mashers

Grim Reaper Sandwich-Prime Rib Sandwich, Shredded Cheese on A Hoagie Bun with a Horseradish Sauce
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Burnt Ends Riblets on Garlic Mashers
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

T. Boardwalk BBQ Booth #2

• Assorted Boysenberry Beer -V

• Glass of Red or White Wine-GF, V

• Boysenberry Sangria-GF,V

• Pumpkin Cider-GF, V

U. Log Ride Funnel Cake

• Graveyard Funnel, Chocolate and Vanilla Funnel Cake with Oreo Dirt Crumbles, Chocolate Ice Cream, a Chocolate Drizzle and Worms

• The Great Pumpkin Bun, Deep Fried Cinnamon Roll with a Pumpkin Icing and sprinkles

• Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Trifle
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

V. Log Ride Mix It Up

• Orange Creamsicle Icee Float-Orange Cream Icee with Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream

W. Strictly On-A-Stick

• Hot Cheeto corn dog with Nacho Cheese Dip

Hot Cheeto corn dog with Nacho Cheese Dip
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

X. Dippin’ Dots

• Orange Sugar and Chocolate Fudge Cookiewich with Pumpkin Hand Scooped Ice Cream

• Hocus Pocus Float, Fanta with Peach Sherbet

Orange Sugar and Chocolate Fudge Cookiewich with Pumpkin Hand Scooped Ice Cream
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Y. La Papa Loca

• Diablo Fries-French Fries, Chili, Shredded Cheese, Hot Cheeto Powder, Crispy Jalapeno Strips

• Jalapeno Poppers with a Chipotle Ranch

• Sweet Nachos, Boysenberry Flour Tortilla Chips with Cinnamon Sugar and a Boysenberry Jam Dipping Sauce

Jalapeno Poppers with a Chipotle Ranch
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Z. Fiesta Dogs

• Devil Dog, All beef Dog with Hot Peppers

• Chili Colorado Served with Mexican Rice, and a Flour Tortilla

Devil Dog, All beef Dog with Hot Peppers
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

AA. Fiesta Booth

• Cookies and Scream Whoopie Pie

• Coniferous Cannoli with a Pumpkin Mascarpone filling and Pecans

• Full Moon Mint Julep-Blackberry, lemonade, mint, lychee fruit floating as garnish

• Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager -V

• Michelada

Cookies and Scream Whoopie Pie
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

BB. Cantina

• Green Monster Chicken Tamale with a Green Chili Verde Tamale, Red Jalapeno Sauce, Cotija Cheese

• Grilled Chicken Taco with a Corn Salsa and an Avocado Crema on a Corn Tortilla

• Frozen Bloody Lemon Slime Margarita-GF, V

• Buenavela Salt and Lime Lager -V

• Michelada-GF, V

Grilled Chicken Taco with a Corn Salsa and an Avocado Crema on a Corn Tortilla
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

There’s more food at the Taste of Fall-O-Ween than either of the previous tasting events, so Knott’s has definitely geared this special run for repeat guests who want to sample more than just the amount of dishes their tasting cards offer. This despite the fact that Knott’s has continued to place some of the more anticipated popular dishes in multiple locations to try to cut down on the lines.

Ultimately, though, this an event promising good eats, spooky treats, and a crisp Halloween vibe—the best replacement for Knott’s Scary Farm that can be managed this year. I’ve been overall impressed with how operations have been run during my previous two visits to these events. There have been some hiccups and areas that could use improvement, but in terms of how to set up a theme park crowd event, Knott’s has instituted a thoughtful and responsible plan.

If you are cautious and want to absolutely avoid any potential Coronavirus exposure should still—by all means—have no qualms and feel no insecurity about staying home. For those who feel comfortable venturing out while taking all of the health agency-recommended precautions and who want a taste of that nostalgic, familiar, ever-comfortable reassurance of Knott’s in a Halloween… consider checking out the Taste of Fall-O-Ween!