Knott's Berry Farm Announces "Taste of Boysenberry Festival" Event

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA

As we move into the spring, there are signs that theme parks are moving in the direction of returning to normalcy. We’re still a far ways away from reverting completely to pre-Coronavirus full openings, but with promising signs like Disney willing to hold a hard ticket event, Six Flags announcing that its parks will open later in the spring, and Sea World announcing re-opening under the state’s zoo and museum allowances, we’re certainly better than just a couple of months ago.

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Over at the Berry Farm, this means Knott’s is returning to its food festivals that brought the park so much success the latter half of last year. Though the Taste of Merry Farm had to shut down prematurely as Southern California experienced an intense and unprecedented surge that skyrocketed Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations, and deaths, we’ve had a fortunate downward rebound to get caseloads back to more manageable levels more similar to the middle of last fall.

As a result, that means that Knott’s will be debuting the Taste of Boysenberry Festival starting this Friday, March 5th, and continuing through Sunday, May 2nd. That’s nearly two months of Berry fun, which hopefully won’t be impacted by the new and more infectious Coronavirus variants making their way around. The Boysenberry Festival will feature dozens of boysenberry-inspired culinary creations, a crafts village shopping opportunity, and that beloved Knott’s ambiance guests can experience. And unlike Disney, it’s putting on a full scale iteration of its annual food event (that’s not a dig, just a fact; Disney will have less than half the usual Food & Wine Festival marketplace food booths).

If you’re interested and feel comfortable visiting, check out more details below!

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

From the press release:

Knott’s Berry Farm Welcomes Spring with a new Food and Retail Experience, the Taste of Boysenberry Festival Celebrates all Things Boysenberry Beginning March 5th 

WHAT: A new food and retail experience is blooming at Knott’s Berry Farm as it celebrates the little berry that put the park on the map, with Knott’s Taste of Boysenberry Festival. Guests can catch a taste of the popular springtime Boysenberry Festival, as it offers all-new boysenberry-inspired savory foods, sweet treats and refreshing drinks that can’t be found anywhere else. While the theme park remains closed, the food and merchandise-focused outdoor event offers over 80 boysenberry-infused food and drink items which are included on the event tasting card. Guests can choose from a lineup of tantalizing delicacies such as beer cheese soup with a boysenberry drizzle and brown butter croutons, beef tips served with creamy boysenberry mashed potatoes, and boysenberry BBQ carne asada pizza garnished with cilantro and onions, plus options for all dietary preferences. Thirst-quenching drinks include boysenberry lemonade with basil, boysenberry ICEE float with vanilla soft serve, boysenberry mint and pineapple aqua fresca and so much more. Guests can also shop from a wide variety of boysenberry-inspired merchandise including event apparel, kitchenware and pre-packaged take-home sweets. In addition, they will find handmade and personalized gifts from over 20 artisan local crafters offering unique boysenberry items.

Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival will take place on select dates beginning March 5th through May 2nd. All Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival activities will be conducted at a safe and socially distant space for families to enjoy. 

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The only way to experience the limited time Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival is with a tasting card purchased in advance at knotts.com (a tasting card is required for event entry). Scheduled dates are 3/5-7, 3/12-14, 3/19-21, 3/26-4/11, 4/16-18, 4/23-25 and 4/30-5/2. Adult tasting cards (ages 12+) are priced at $45 (plus tax) and will include five food tastings, and junior tasting cards (ages 3-11), including three food tastings, are $20 (plus tax). 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 Boysenberry Festival hotel packages are also available at Knotts.com. In order to manage proper physical distancing of guests, Knott's Taste of Boysenberry Festival tasting cards will be limited each day and may sell out. Tickets go on sale to 2020 and 2021 Knott’s Season Passholders from 2/9-2/15. Tickets available to the general public starting 2/16.

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

HOW: 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 Boysenberry Festival 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 Boysenberry Festival 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 and occupancy will be limited.

For all details regarding the Taste of Boysenberry Festival and the park’s current health and safety screenings, please visit knotts.com.

WHEN: Scheduled dates March 5 -7, March 12 -14, March 19 - 21, March 26 – April 11, April 16 - 18, April 23 - 25 and April 30 – May 2 /

General Event Hours: Mondays through  Saturdays 12pm to 9pm and Sundays 12pm to 8pm Dates and hours subject to change without notice.

WHERE: Knott’s Berry Farm - 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

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Curious about what delicious treats will be available at this year’s food extravaganza? Check out the following list and start planning your grub runs!

Note:
V – Item is or can be made vegan
GF – Item is or can be made gluten free

A. Wagon Wheel Pizza

• Beer Cheese Soup in a Bread Bowl with a Boysenberry Drizzle and Brown Butter Croutons

• Boysenberry BBQ Carne Asada Pizza Slice garnished with Cilantro and Onions

• Cheese Pizza Slice

• Boysenberry Pie Slice with Whipped Cream

• Boysenberry Macaron

• Boysenberry Smoothie V, GF

Boysenberry BBQ Carne Asada Pizza Slice garnished with Cilantro and Onions
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

B. Ghost Town Bakery

• Boysenberry Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing

• Boysenberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

• Boysenberry Pie Slice with Whipped Cream

• Boysenberry Bread Pudding with a Crème Anglaise

• Boysenberry Lemon and Almond Loaf V, GF

• Red Velvet Bundt Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing

• Boysenberry Macaron

• Boysenberry Iced Irish Cream Coffee

• Boysenberry and Basil Lemonade V, GF

Boysenberry Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing
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C. Pemmican Pickle

• Boysenberry and Basil Lemonade V, GF

• Boysenberry Cosmopolitan V, GF

Boysenberry Cosmopolitan
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D. Calico Tater Bites

• Boysenberry Brisket Tater Tots topped with Crispy Jalapeno Chips and a Boysenberry Aioli Sauce V, GF

• Mac and Cheese Bites over Tater Tots with a Boysenberry Siracha Ketchup

Boysenberry Brisket Tater Tots topped with Crispy Jalapeno Chips and a Boysenberry Aioli Sauce
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E. Sutter’s Grill

• Pork Bao Buns with a Boysenberry Kimchi and Nam Pla

• Boysenberry Brisket Tater Tots topped with Crispy Jalapeno Chips and a Boysenberry Aioli Sauce V, GF

• Mac and Cheese Bites over Tater Tots with a Boysenberry Siracha Ketchup

• Beyond Meatballs with a Boysenberry BBQ Sauce over Cauliflower Cilantro Rice with Pita Bread V

Beyond Meatballs with a Boysenberry BBQ Sauce over Cauliflower Cilantro Rice with Pita Bread
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F. Sutter’s Funnel Cake

• Flavored Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Cream, a Lemon Drizzle and White Chocolate Sprinkles

• Fun Bun with a Boysenberry Glaze

• Red Raspberry Cheesecake Slice with Whipped Cream and a Boysenberry Drizzle

Flavored Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Cream, a Lemon Drizzle and White Chocolate Sprinkles
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G. Silver Bullet Booth/Dippin’ Dots

• Boysenberry BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese

• Boysenberry Beef Stew with a Biscuit GF

• Boysenberry Dippin’ Dots V, GF

• Assorted Beers V

• Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine V, GF

• Boysenberry Sangria V, GF

• Berry Cider Alcoholic V, GF

Boysenberry BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese
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H. Ghost Town Grub

• Flavored Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Cream, a Lemon Drizzle and White Chocolate Sprinkles

• Fun Bun with a Boysenberry Glaze

• Red Raspberry Cheesecake Slice with Whipped Cream and a Boysenberry Drizzle

I. Fireman’s BBQ

• Apple and Chicken Sausage with Boysenberry Mustard on a Boysenberry Bun GF

• Elote with Boysenberry Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Butter, and Tortilla strips V, GF

• Boysenberry, Cucumber, and Pineapple Aqua Fresca V, GF

Apple and Chicken Sausage with Boysenberry Mustard on a Boysenberry Bun
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J. Wilderness Broiler

• Pastrami Sandwich on a Pretzel Bun with Provolone Cheese and Boysenberry Mustard GF

• Mac and Cheese Bites over French Fries with a Boysenberry Sriracha Ketchup

• Boysenberry Key Lime Tart

• Boysenberry, Cucumber, and Pineapple Aqua Fresca V, GF

K. Wilderness Dance Hall Patio

• Boysenberry BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese

• Thai Green Curry, Veggies, and Spicy Noodle Bowl with a Boysenberry Drizzle V

• Assorted Beers V

• Red, White, Boysenberry Wine V, GF

• White Sangria V, GF

• Pumpkin or Pineapple Cider Alcoholic V, GF

Thai Green Curry, Veggies, and Spicy Noodle Bowl with a Boysenberry Drizzle
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L. Mrs. Knotts Pie Kitchen

• Boysenberry Shape Cookie Decorating Kit

M. Gourmet Churro Factory

• “Hint of Lemon “Churro Bites with a White Chocolate Sugar and a Boysenberry and Chocolate Dipping Sauce

• Funnel Fries with a Boysenberry and Chocolate Dipping Sauce

“Hint of Lemon “Churro Bites with a White Chocolate Sugar and a Boysenberry and Chocolate Dipping Sauce
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N. Chowhouse Ice Cream

• Boysenberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookiewich with Vanilla Soft Serve

• Boysenberry ICEE Float with Vanilla Soft Serve

• Boysenberry Macaron

• Boysenberry and Basil Lemonade V, GF

Boysenberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookiewich with Vanilla Soft Serve
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O. Calico Saloon

• Assorted Beers V

• Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine V, GF

• Boysenberry Sangria V, GF

• Berry Cider Alcoholic V, GF

• Boysenberry Smoothie V, GF

• Boysenberry Cosmopolitan V, GF

P. Judge Roy Bean

• Boysenberry BBQ Brisket Mac and Cheese

• Assorted Beers V

• Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine V, GF

• Boysenberry Sangria V, GF

• Berry Cider Alcoholic V, GF

• Boysenberry Smoothie V, GF

Q. Mine Stage Popcorn Cart

• Popcorn with a Boysenberry Butter V, GF

Popcorn with a Boysenberry Butter
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R. Log Ride Funnel Cake

• Flavored Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Cream, a Lemon Drizzle and White Chocolate Sprinkles

• Fun Bun with a Boysenberry Glaze

• Red Raspberry Cheesecake Slice with Whipped Cream and a Boysenberry Drizzle

S. Log Ride Mix-It-Up

• Boysenberry ICEE Float with Vanilla Soft Serve

T. Strictly On-A-Stick

• Chicken Tenders with a Boysenberry Aioli

• Apple and Chicken Sausage Corn Dog with Boysenberry Mustard

• Boysenberry, Cucumber, and Pineapple Aqua Fresca V, GF

Boysenberry, Cucumber, and Pineapple Aqua Fresca
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U. Charleston Circle Coffee

• Acai Bowl with Granola, Boysenberries, Cran-raisins, and Nutella V

• Boysenberry Smoothie V, GF

• Boysenberry Milk Tea with Popping Pearls GF

• Boysenberry Lemon and Almond Loaf V, GF

• Boysenberry Macaron

• Boysenberry Iced Irish Cream Coffee

Boysenberry Lemon and Almond Loaf
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Boysenberry Iced Irish Cream Coffee
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V. Hollywood Hits

• Boysenberry BBQ Carne Asada Pizza Slice garnished with Cilantro and Onions

• Pepperoni or Cauliflower Pizza Slice V

• Turkey Sandwich on a Hawaiian Bun with Mixed Greens and a Boysenberry Cranberry Relish GF

• Mrs. Knotts Berry Salad with a Cilantro Lime Dressing V, GF

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza Slice with Boysenberry Soft Serve

• Boysenberry Bread Pudding with a Crème Anglaise

• Boysenberry ICEE Float with Boysenberry Soft Serve

• Assorted Beers V

• Frozen Boysenberry Mai Tai V, GF

• Boysenberry Cosmopolitan V, GF

• Frosty Jack and Coke V, GF

• Champagne and Boysenberry Soft Serve Ice Cream Float

Boysenberry Bread Pudding with a Crème Anglaise
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W. Charleston Circle Booth

• Boysenberry BBQ Beef Stew with a Biscuit GF

• Veggie Chili with Boysenberry Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice V

X. Boardwalk Pier Booth

• Apple and Chicken Sausage with Boysenberry Mustard on a Boysenberry Bun

• Elote with Boysenberry Mayo, Cotija Cheese, Butter, and Tortilla Strips V, GF

Y. Coasters Popcorn Cart

• Popcorn with a Boysenberry Butter V, GF

Z. Coasters Diner

• Cheeseburger with a Boysenberry Onion Spread on a Brioche Bun GF

• Boysenberry Flavored Shrimp and Grits GF

• Salmon and Orzo Salad with Boysenberries on Spinach V

• Veggie Sliders on a Pretzel Bun with Spinach and a Boysenberry Aioli V, GF

• Red Velvet Bundt Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing

• Boysenberry, Cucumber, and Pineapple Aqua Fresca V, GF

• Assorted Beers V

• Assorted Wine V, GF

• Frozen Boysenberry Mai Tai V, GF

• Frosty Jack and Coke V, GF

Boysenberry Flavored Shrimp and Grits
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Salmon and Orzo Salad with Boysenberries on Spinach
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AA. Boardwalk BBQ

• Boysenberry BBQ Meatloaf with Scalloped Potatoes

• Boysenberry Balsamic Brussel Sprouts V, GF

• Boysenberry BBQ Glazed Wings GF

• Boysenberry Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing

• Boysenberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

• Boysenberry and Basil Lemonade V, GF

• Assorted Beers V

• Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine V, GF

• Boysenberry Sangria V, GF

• Berry Cider Alcoholic V, GF

• Champagne and Boysenberry Ice Cream Float

Boysenberry BBQ Meatloaf with Scalloped Potatoes
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Boysenberry Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

BB. Dippin’ Dots

• Boysenberry Dippin’ Dots V, GF

• Boysenberry Ice Cream Float with Boysenberry Ice Cream

• Red Concha Stuffed with Boysenberry Ice Cream

CC. La Papa Loca

• Philly Cheese Fries with a Boysenberry Onion Topping GF

• Boysenberry Chef’s Special of the Day - see location for details

• Boysenberry Queso Dip with Tortilla Chips GF

• Boysenberry, Cucumber, and Pineapple Aqua Fresca V, GF

Philly Cheese Fries with a Boysenberry Onion Topping
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DD. Fiesta Dogs

• Mexican Street Corn Chowder with Boysenberry Tortilla Strips

• Hot Dog with a Boysenberry Relish on a Boysenberry Bun GF

• Etouffee, Shrimp, and Boysenberry Sausage over Rice with Naan Bread

• Assorted Beers V

• Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine V, GF

Mexican Street Corn Chowder with Boysenberry Tortilla Strips
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Etouffee, Shrimp, and Boysenberry Sausage over Rice with Naan Bread
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

EE. Fiesta Booth

• Boysenberry Pie Slice with Whipped Cream

• Boysenberry Key Lime Tart

• Boysenberry Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing

• Boysenberry, Cucumber, and Pineapple Aqua Fresca V, GF

• Assorted Beers V

• Michelada V

Boysenberry Key Lime Tart
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FF. Cantina

• Shrimp Taco with Cabbage Slaw and a Boysenberry Salsa GF

• Chef Special Tamale with a Boysenberry Roja Sauce over Spanish Rice GF

• Boysenberry Shrimp Ceviche with Tortilla Chips GF

• Frosty Boysenberry Mai Tai V, GF

• Boysenberry Slushy Sangria V, GF

• Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine V, GF

• Michelada V

Frosty Boysenberry Mai Tai
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GG. Cave Inn

• Glass of Milk and Boysenberry Thumbprint Cookies GF

• Red Velvet Bundt Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing

• Boysenberry Pie Slice with Whipped Cream

• Boysenberry ICEE Float with Vanilla Soft Serve

• Kids Mocktail - Sparkling Cider and Ice Cream Float

Glass of Milk and Boysenberry Thumbprint Cookies
(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)

Red Velvet Bundt Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing
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HH. Grizzly Creek Lodge

• Cheeseburger with a Boysenberry Onion Spread on a Brioche Bun GF

• Boysenberry Mashed Potato Bowl with Grilled Chicken or Tofu and Corn GF

• Chicken Tenders Sandwich with Boysenberry Mayo on a Brioche Bun

• Beyond Meatballs with a Boysenberry BBQ Sauce over Cauliflower Cilantro Rice

  with Pita Bread V

• Red Velvet Bundt Cake with a Boysenberry Cream Cheese Icing

• Boysenberry Lemon and Almond Loaf V, GF

• Boysenberry, Cucumber. and Pineapple Aqua Fresca V, GF

Boysenberry Mashed Potato Bowl with Grilled Chicken
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Boysenberry Mashed Potato Bowl with Tofu
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Hungry yet? It certainly looks like an amazing spread, and it’ll be at Knott’s starting this Friday. I for one am eagerly awaiting the return of the event. If you feel comfortable going, please remember to keep your mask on at all times except when eating and drinking, eat and drink only at tables instead of on the go, keep social distance, be courteous, and just enjoy a great day!

(Photo courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm.)