Growing up in Southern California meant that our field trips sometimes included learning about California’s history at Knott’s Berry Farm. Suffice it to say, I grew up at the park, and some of my favorite memories were shared with my father, who loved the thrill of roller coasters. The park has undergone much in the way of innovation, particularly when it comes to the thrill and speed of its coasters. But what I love is the familiarity and Knott’s history that permeates throughout the park. Knott’s Berry Farm celebrates 100 years in 2020, and I want your family to be part of this incredible celebration. Be sure to scroll down to enter the Ultimate Knott’s Berry Farm Giveaway.

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A Knott’s Family Reunion
Knott’s offers a variety of seasons of fun throughout the year, including Knott’s Peanuts Celebration, Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, Knott’s Spooky Farm, Knott’s Scary Farm, and Knott’s Merry Farm. I want you to enjoy them all, including their special Knott’s Family Reunion, a summertime event that will celebrate 100 years of memory-making at the park.

During this once-in-a-lifetime celebration, the park will be transformed with new themed food items, unique entertainment, exclusive merchandise, and surprises, all designed to celebrate this historic year.

Knott’s Berry Farm and the Boysenberry
…It was all started by a berry. Almost 100 years ago, the Knott family decided to make Buena Park their home. I often try to picture what the city looked like in 1930. The family began farming on 20 acres of land on Highway 39 (which is more known in the community as Beach Blvd.). Walter and Cordelia Knott happened upon the boysenberry, a cross between a loganberry, a red raspberry, and a blackberry. This hybrid berry was originated by Rudolph Boysen, hence the name. Walter Knott acquired the Boysenberry from Boysen…and the rest is history! Interestingly enough, every single boysenberry can be traced back to Knott’s Berry Farm!

Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner
It would be impossible to tell Knott’s Berry Farm’s complete story without mentioning Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner. During the Great Depression, the Knotts struggled, so Cordelia began selling jams and jellies made from Walter’s boysenberries. In 1934, the very first chicken dinner was served on their wedding china. The cost? Just 65 cents.
Word spread quickly, and soon, locals and visitors began to stop in for Mrs. Knott’s famous fried chicken dinner meals. Hundreds of guests would line up for her meals, so Walter built a working Ghost Town to entertain the waiting guests and as a homage to the pioneering spirit of his grandparents. Another interesting fact is that Ghost Town eventually became one of Knott’s Berry Farm’s original themed areas. Ghost Town, which still stands today, features relics from other deserted ghost towns and truly is the soul of the park.



Knott’s Merry Farm Giveaway

One of you will win an incredible Knott’s Merry Farm prize package which will include the following and is valued at $532.92!!!!
- Boysenberry Cocoa Mix, Retail: $9.99
- Knott’s Merry Farm Interactive Lantern, Retail: $15.00
- Knott’s Merry Farm Buffalo Check Hat, Retail: $24.99
- Knott’s Merry Farm Buffalo Check Blanket, Retail: $29.99
- Knott’s Merry Farm 2019 Pin, Retail: $9.99
- Knott’s Merry Farm Mug, Retail: $12.99
- Berry Market Candy Cane Jam Jars, Retail: $12.99
- Berry Market Christmas Jam, Retail: $7.99
- Berry Market Peppermint Cookie Mix, Retail: $9.99
- Knott’s Merry Farm Tote Bag, Retail: $3.00
Plus four (4) Knott’s Berry Farm Regular Season passes, valued at $99.00 each!
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Knott’s Merry Farm is my favorite!
I also grew up in Southern California so being at Knott’s as an adult brings me right back to my childhood. Especially the smells of the different areas. I love the holidays at Knott’s but I have yet to experience The Boysenberry Festival & I want that Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card so that I can taste it all!
I loved Knotts growing up in Southern California and I live breeding able to share it woth my family. Every time we go, my girls are so happy. I love making new memories with my babies.
We go to knott’s berry farm every summer.
I enjoy Knotts scary farm.
My favorite part of Knotts Merry Farm has to be the food! I looooove that everything is so yummy🤤💕
All the seasons are great but Merry Farm is my absolute favorite
Definitely Halloween
We have never been, but it’s been on our bucket list! Thanks for the chance!
My favorite season at Knott’s would be Christmas… We’ve never gone at Christmas, but it looks so magical in your photos!
good luck
we are trying to see if we can go next year!
Winter and Knott’s Merry Farm
Knott’s Merry Farm looks magical… We’ve never been, but would love to go!
My fav season is fall and Halloween at Knott’s Scary Farm but I’ve loved every moment I’ve spent at Knott’s over the years. It’s my fav amusement park!
I love Summer Nights. I went once last year and had a blast!
Boysenberry is my fave ham, and I love the spring visits. Thanks.
Love the Boysenberry Festival!!
Honestly, any season. They do so such a great job with any of them. But I think my FAV is the Boysenberry Festival. 🥰😋
I love winter and Boysenberry season! And summer, and fall. I just love Knott’s.
I love the boysenberry festival! Yum!!
I really love knotts and my family and I would enjoy those passes!!!
I love the boysenberry festival and camp spooky. So many fun themed areas and new foods to try!
I love the Knott’s Merry Farm, so festive and so many photo ops!
We like spooky farm & the trick or treating in Ghost Town. However, any day is a good day to be at Knott’s with the family.
Knott’s Merry Farm at Christmas is my fave
We love to visit at Halloween! I am so excited to visit 2020!
I have to say that I really enjoy fall at Knott’s because it is much less crowded. October is a great month to visit. It’s not too hot out and the crowds are less.
Ghost town alive is awesome
We love going at Christmas! The decorations are so pretty!
Knott’s Berry farm is a family favorite and we love going all year round! This wind would be so special to my family!
I love the summer
I love Knotts in the fall
Christmas time is my favorite time at Knott’s!
I love Christmas there
I love Knotts in winter!
My family loves to make memories at Knott’s Merry Farm. We also love the boysenberry Festival too.
“What is your favorite season at Knott’s Berry Farm” I’m sure any season would be great!
I could only imagine what the set up would be like at Christmas. Thank you
Summer is my favorite season because the kids like the water attractions
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Summer
I’ve never been, so don’t know yet.
We love Christmas at Knotts been going there for 50 years or more
Knott’s Berry Farm is my favorite S.Cal amusement park. I love how they always celebrate “CHRISTMAS” I have been visiting Knott’s all my life and I love Mrs. Knott’s Fried Chicken dinner too.
The boysenberry festival is my favorite season at Knott’s!
Christmas is my favorite
We have not been there in years. I love Christmas so this would be my favorite time to visit the park.
My favorite season at Knott’s is Halloween. I love all the festive decorations!
Spring is my favorite at Knotts!! Great giveaway!
Christmas Holiday season is our favorite!
Knott’s Merry Farm! Looove all the decor in the park but most of all, the gift shops!
My favorite is Christmas season.
I love Halloween time at knotts
Summer!
who won?
Surbhi K! She was announced on the RC form : )