Knott’s Berry Farm 100th Anniversary Celebration

Knott’s Berry Farm Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary With Grand Summer-Long Celebration

Wow! You’ve come a long way baby! Nearly 100 years ago, the Knott family settled in the community of Buena Park and began farming 20 acres of land on Highway 39, what’s now known as Beach Blvd. Around 1930, Walter and Cordelia Knott came upon what eventually Walter named the boysenberry , a cross between a loganberry, red raspberry and the blackberry . This new hybrid berry was originally developed by Rudolph Boysen, for whom the berry got its name but Boysen had no luck bringing the berry to market. Luckly Walter did, acquiring it from Boysen and today, the roots of the boysenberry can be traced back to it’s sole proprietor Knott’s Berry Farm.

The Knott family’s American dream began in the berry fields of Buena Park from a curbside berry stand in 1920 and grew into the world-renowned theme park it is today. What started with a humble farm evolved into a premier destination that has come to witness 100 years of historical and timeless memories shared among friends, neighbors and families from around the world.

To commemorate Knott’s Berry Farm’s milestone anniversary, the park will present “A Knott’s FamilyReunion,” a summer-long event paying tribute to Knott’s history and legacy of family fun. Guests will be immersed in a once-in-a-lifetime celebration featuring festive park décor, themed food items, unique entertainment, exclusive merchandise and special surprises along the way, all paying homage to the nostalgia that surrounds the historic theme park. Details about the exciting 100th anniversary celebration festivities will be announced in the coming months.

The origin of Mrs. Knott’s Fried Chicken: Cordelia Knott started selling jams and jellies made from Walter’s boysenberries and in 1934 to make ends meet during the Great Depression, servied her first chicken dinner meals on her very own wedding china. Charging just 65 cents, word of mouth brought locals and visitors from around the state by to enjoy the famous fried chicken dinner meals. To entertain the hundreds of customers lining up at the restaurant for a chicken dinner meal, and to pay homage to the pioneering spirit of his grandparents along with his love of the Old West, Walter built a working Ghost Town, eventually becoming the first of Knott’s Berry Farm’s four themed areas.

With the excitement of the 100th Anniversary and the returning Seasons of Fun at Knott’s Berry Farm NOW is the time to get your 2020 Season Passes for the entire family! Check out the different options and how affordable it is to be apart of the Farm’s family. Oh and as always, there are never any blocked out dates!

2020 REGULAR PASS: Visit Knott's Berry Farm as many times as you want all season in 2020 with the Regular Pass, plus enjoy special discounts on food & merchandise, hotel stays, and Knott's Scary Farm, and early entry to select rides during the summer. Does not include Knott's Soak City Waterpark. It’s just 11 Easy Payments of $8** After initial payment of $11 Or $99 total. Plus applicable taxes and fees.

New Passholders: Use your pass for one free admission in 2019 plus additional visits for just $14.99 each. Free and $14.99 visits are valid for the passholder only and not valid for Knott's Scary Farm or special events.

Renewing Passholders: Get a limited time renewal price and one free Bring-A-Friend ticket valid any fall daytime from September 7, 2019 - December 13, 2019.

2020 GOLD PASS: Enjoy unlimited visits to Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Waterpark all season long in 2020. Plus, enjoy special discounts on food & merchandise, hotel stays, and Knott's Scary Farm, and early entry to select rides during the summer. Just 11 Easy Payments of $9.50**After initial payment of $15.50 Or $120 total. Plus applicable taxes and fees.

New Passholders: Use your pass for one free admission in 2019 plus additional visits for just $14.99 each. Free and $14.99 visits are valid for the passholder only and not valid for Knott's Scary Farm or special events.

Renewing Passholders: Get a limited time renewal price and one free Bring-A-Friend ticket valid any fall daytime from September 7, 2019 - December 13, 2019.

2020 PLATINUM PASS: Includes Free Parking and Access to All Cedar Fair Parks. Enjoy all the benefits of the Knott's Berry Farm Gold Pass, plus free parking, with the added benefit of enjoying all Platinum Passholder exclusive privileges at all Cedar Fair Parks across the country including California's Great America, Cedar Point and more! Just 11 Easy Payments of $16**After initial payment of $21 Or $197 total.
Plus applicable taxes and fees.*Platinum Passholder benefits may vary by park. Refer to the website of the park you are planning to visit for any questions regarding applicable benefits.

New Passholders: Use your pass for one free admission in 2019 plus additional visits for just $14.99 each. Free and $14.99 visits are valid only at Knott's Berry Farm for the passholder only and not valid for Knott's Scary Farm or special events.

Renewing Passholders: Get a limited time renewal price and one free Bring-A-Friend ticket valid at Knott's Berry Farm only any fall daytime from September 7, 2019 - December 13, 2019.

My top choices for Season Pass Add-Ons

All season parking for just just $75 (included with the Platinum pass)! And for any pass I suggest the All Season Drink Refills for $31.99 and the All Season Dining for just $115. See site for details and all of the add on’s that fit your family’s needs and budget.

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