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Showing posts with label Knott's Berry Farm. Show all posts
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Friday, April 20, 2012

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM TO JOIN ART

Knott’s Berry Farm will be a stop on the Anaheim Resort Transportation Service

Buena Park, CA – It just got a little easier to visit the Farm.  Starting April 4, Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular tourist destinations, will become part of the Anaheim Resort Transportation service or ART.  The service which has been in operation for 10 years transports over 3 million guests annually between 65 local hotels as well as the Disneyland Resort entertainment complex, Anaheim Stadium, Honda Center, Anaheim Metrolink Station, and the shops at GardenWalk on sixteen different routes.

            With the addition of the two new routes, service will expand to include stops at Knott’s Berry Farm, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Pirates Dinner Adventure and the California Welcome Center in the City of Buena Park and the Discovery Science Center and the WestField Mainplace mall in the City of Santa Ana.  In addition to transporting guests to top tourist destinations in Orange County, ART also provides an important community resource by transporting residents who live and work in the Anaheim Resort area, and will now service the Buena Park and Santa Ana residents as well.

            “Knott’s Berry Farm is thrilled to be included on the expanded ART route.  Taking away the anxiety of how to get to a destination makes everyone’s experience more positive. The Anaheim Resort Transportation system will not only benefit tourists to the area but also assist Knott’s employees as well,” said Raffi Kaprelyan, Knott Berry Farm’s general manager.

            Knott’s Berry Farm welcomes over 3 million guests from all over the world and offers not only a first-class theme park but a waterpark, Knott’s Soak City, and a resort hotel, the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel.

Monday, April 2, 2012

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM TO JOIN ART

Knott’s Berry Farm will be a stop on the Anaheim Resort Transportation Service

Buena Park, CA – It just got a little easier to visit the Farm.  Starting April 4, Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular tourist destinations, will become part of the Anaheim Resort Transportation service or ART.  The service which has been in operation for 10 years transports over 3 million guests annually between 65 local hotels as well as the Disneyland Resort entertainment complex, Anaheim Stadium, Honda Center, Anaheim Metrolink Station, and the shops at GardenWalk on sixteen different routes.

            With the addition of the two new routes, service will expand to include stops at Knott’s Berry Farm, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Pirates Dinner Adventure and the California Welcome Center in the City of Buena Park and the Discovery Science Center and the WestField Mainplace mall in the City of Santa Ana.  In addition to transporting guests to top tourist destinations in Orange County, ART also provides an important community resource by transporting residents who live and work in the Anaheim Resort area, and will now service the Buena Park and Santa Ana residents as well.
            “Knott’s Berry Farm is thrilled to be included on the expanded ART route.  Taking away the anxiety of how to get to a destination makes everyone’s experience more positive. The Anaheim Resort Transportation system will not only benefit tourists to the area but also assist Knott’s employees as well,” said Raffi Kaprelyan, Knott Berry Farm’s general manager.

            Knott’s Berry Farm welcomes over 3 million guests from all over the world and offers not only a first-class theme park but a waterpark, Knott’s Soak City, and a resort hotel, the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel.

                       

KNOTT’S EASTER BRUNCH OFFERS A FESTIVE FAMILY FEAST

Buena Park, CA – Knott’s Berry Farm, known for their fresh and flavorful food, will be offering an expansive brunch this Easter.  On Sunday, April 8, Knott’s chefs will be preparing a buffet for guests that will have something for every member of the family from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

    The Knott’s Easter Brunch will include a breakfast station featuring made to order omelets, Belgium waffles, and cheese blintzes with Boysenberry sauce.  The carving station will be presenting roasted turkey, honey glazed ham, and prime rib carved to order.  Hot buffet items will include filet of salmon, sweet hickory pork ribs, old fashioned apple stuffing, cheese enchiladas, vegetarian lasagna and of course, Mrs. Knott’s famous fried chicken.  Holiday specialties will include bunny face cupcakes, carrot cake, decorated Easter egg cookies and Easter basket favorite – jelly beans! Knott’s Easter Brunch also includes unlimited champagne.

    Guests to Knott’s Easter Brunch can choose their location – Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, Spurs Chophouse or Wilderness Dance Hall, all of which will be decorated for the holiday.  Knott’s Easter Brunch prices are $29.95 for Adults, $22.95 for Seniors (65+) and $16.95 for Children (3-11).  Book your reservation early by calling (714) 220-5055.  Brunch guests will also be able to purchase an all-day park admission ticket for only $19.99 per person. 
    For more information on all Knott’s has to offer, visit www.knotts.com.
   

Monday, January 30, 2012

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM ANNOUNCES SPECIAL EVENTS DURING “TWOGETHER IS BETTER”

BUENA PARK, Calif. – Knott’s Berry Farm will be celebrating the season of love this February with special events for teens, kids and adults as well as savings when you bring a friend. 

    Knott’s believes that everything is better when you share it with someone – your friends, your kids, your date, so they invite guests to bring someone they love anytime during the month of February and purchase online admission for only $34.99 each!  Knott’s Season Pass holders can bring a friend for only $24.99. Upcoming events for “Twogether is Better” include:

    February 12:  K-Earth 101 will invite their listeners to get remarried at Knott’s Berry Farm’s Church of Reflection.  25 lucky couples will be re-hitched and enjoy a special reception from 1-3 pm.
    February 18: Knott’s will showcase the up and coming boy band, Midnight Red.  These five talented young men – Eric, Colton, Anthony, Thomas and Joey, released their first single this summer, “One Club at a Time” on Interscope Records.  Known for their stellar harmonies and electrifying dance moves, Midnight Red will be appearing live in concert in Calico Square at 5:00 pm.
    February 25: The Anaheim Duck’s Wild Winger Kids Club will storm the park for their end of the year party.  The festivities which will take place in Calico Square from 1:30-3:30 and will feature an autograph session and a Q&A session with Wild Winger Kid’s Club Captain, George Parros, as well as several other Anaheim Duck’s players. 

    Both the Midnight Red concert and the Anaheim Duck’s Wild Winger Kids Club end of the year party are included with general park admission.

    Additional activities during “Twogether is Better” include a brand new stage show, “Love Is In the Air, Charlie Brown!”, Cupid’s Craft Corner where children 11 and under can create special tokens for the ones they love, and a special Peanut’s Hugging Booth all of which take place in Camp Snoopy.

    Families wishing to spend the night at Knott’s Berry Farm can book one of the Knott’s Resort Hotel Vacation Packages that include park tickets, breakfast and more by calling 1-866-752-2444 or booking online at knottshotel.com.
www.knotts.com

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

FAMILIES CAN RING IN 2012 TOGETHER AT KNOTT’S NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

BUENA PARK, Calif. – Knott’s Berry Farm will have something for the entire family this New Year’s Eve with a variety of dance music, a family friendly comedian, a Beatles tribute band and a live performance by the popular band, The Clueless Remix featuring DJ Reeso.  All this plus Knott’s rides, attractions and a Midnight Mayhem Fireworks Show in Calico Square will make Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration the place to ring in 2012.

               Guests can put on their dancing shoes and get on the dance floor as Knott’s rolls out not one, but two dance parties in the park.  The evening will include salsa instruction in Knott’s Fiesta Plaza and line dancing in Knott’s Wilderness Dance Hall. For those who love the music of the 60’s, Beatles tribute band Abbey Road will be performing as well as Caravan’s Steel Drum Band and The Clueless Remix featuring DJ Reeso!

               The whole family will enjoy a special performance of Snoopy on Ice and family- friendly comedian Dick Hardwick who has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for his hundreds of performances as the star of Disneyland’s “Golden Horseshoe Review.”  In addition, Camp Snoopy will be open with rides and shows for the young and the young at heart including “Snoopy’s Magical Nights of Lights” featuring thousands of beautiful lights and holiday music.  When the clock strikes twelve, the skies above Calico Square will be ablaze with color as Knott’s rings in the New Year with a Midnight Mayhem Fireworks Show.

               Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration is included with regular daytime admission.  Park hours are 10 am to 1 am. Knott’s season pass holders will be able to renew their passes for only $59.99 on New Year’s Eve, guaranteeing another year of family fun.  For Knott’s Theme Park information, please call (714) 220-5200 or visit www.knotts.com.

KNOTT’S OFFERS DISCOUNTED ADMISSION FOR GUESTS BRINGING CANNED FOOD

BUENA PARK, Calif. (January 2012) – With an estimated 400,000 people at risk of facing hunger every month in Orange County, 42% of whom are children, Knott’s Berry Farm has once again partnered with the Orange County Food Bank to help the community.  This year marks Knott’s Berry Farm’s tenth year coordinating the food drive that feeds thousands in the Orange County area.

           To  adequately serve the growing list of those in need, Knott’s Berry Farm is asking every guest to donate 2 or more cans at the park January 2-31 and in return will offer a Regular adult admission for the price of  $27.99. This special discount offer saves $29 off of the Regular admission which is $56.99 for adults (over age 11).

The collected food will be used by the Orange County Food Bank to help meet the needs of Southern California’s most destitute families and to provide needed donations beyond the traditional holiday period when the demand is great and food supply is low.  Thanks to their guests, Knott’s Berry Farm donated over 42,895 lbs of food during last year’s food drive.

For more information on assisting those in need throughout the community, please contact the Orange County Food Bank at (714) 897-6670.

For Knott’s Theme Park information, please call (714) 220-5200 or visit www.knotts.com.

Friday, October 21, 2011

KNOTT’S FIRE & POLICE PERSONNEL RECOGNITION DAYS TO HONOR ALL THOSE WHO PROTECT OUR COMMUNITY

Fire and Police Personnel and One Guest
Get in FREE November 24 thru December 18

BUENA PARK, Calif. – As a thank you to all the men and women who assist in protecting life and property, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park is proud to offer  Fire and Police Recognition Days.  Starting Thanksgiving Day, November 24 through Sunday, December 18, Knott’s will once again extend free Park admission to all active fire and police personnel and one guest.  Up to six additional tickets can be purchased for only $17 each.

            “The men and women who serve as fire officials and law enforcement officers put their lives on the line everyday for our community,” said Raffi Kaprelyan, Knott’s Berry Farm General Manager.  “It is the dedication of these professionals that make our communities a safe place to live and work.”

            To participate, active fire and police personnel must present valid, photo fire or law enforcement ID at Knott’s main gate November 24 through December 18, 2011.  Fire or police personnel absolutely must be present.  Fire and law enforcement badges and identification cards are acceptable only if accompanied by photo ID.  As all IDs must reference specific fire or law enforcement duty, government-only IDs will not be accepted.

            Under promotional rules, Knott’s will admit sworn officers, civilian employees and support staff from all city and county fire and law enforcement organizations, plus the following: California Highway Patrol (CHP); County Sheriff; District Attorney; U.S. Forest Service, California Department of Forestry and other wild land fire organizations; correctional facilities (prisons); U.S. Marshals; ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms); the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); International Border Patrol; Immigration Naturalization Service (INS); ambulance company EMTs; and reserve or volunteer fire and law enforcement members with valid ID.  Please note that only individuals with proper photo ID specifically referencing fire or law enforcement duty will be accepted.

            The following organizations are not covered by the promotion:  retired fire and law enforcement employees; U.S. Armed Forces, including all U.S. veterans; private law firms; reserve or volunteer fire and law enforcement members without valid ID; American Red Cross; California Conservation Corps.; private security firms; and all employees with government-only IDs or without specific fire or law enforcement IDs.

            Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.”  In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels.  Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.

          For more information, including operating hours and attraction availability on the day you plan to visit, please call Knott’s Information at (714) 220-5200 or visit us online at www.knotts.com.

Monday, October 10, 2011

KNOTT’S ANNUAL CELEBRATION HONORS VETERANS & ACTIVE MILITARY WITH FREE ADMISSION

-- November 1-24, 2011 --

BUENA PARK, Calif. – Knott’s Berry Farm continues its tradition of honoring the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, both past and present, with free admission during its 22 nd annual Military Tribute. Knott’s is the only theme park that has continuously offered free admission to veterans and active military personnel in honor of our nation’s Veteran’s Day holiday.

            The free-admission offer applies to all U.S. veterans and active military personnel and their spouse (or one guest.)  Up to six additional tickets may be purchased at Knott’s Ticket Booths for only $17 each.  Military personnel may also purchase additional tickets at their local MWR ticket office.

U.S. veterans and active military personnel must present military ID or proof of U.S. military service at Knott’s ticket booths to receive the complimentary tribute tickets.  Veteran or active military personnel must be present.

U.S veterans and active military can also take advantage of a great $84 a night rate at the Knott’s Resort Hotel.  For reservations, call (866) 752-2444, or visit www.knottshotel.com  or your local military base.  For information on operating hours, please call Knott’s Information at (714) 220-5200 on the day you plan to visit or log on to www.knotts.com.

Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.”  In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates nine other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels. 

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

KNOTT’S MERRY FARM CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH “A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”

BUENA PARK, Calif.  – Knott’s Berry Farm will be filled with the magic of the season this year as it transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm and celebrates “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with seasonal entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall Christmas tree, and a colorful Christmas parade starting Thanksgiving day and running through December 30, 2011.

    Now a holiday tradition in Southern California, Knott’s Merry Farm is proud to present the holiday ice spectacular, “It’s Christmas, Snoopy!”  The show, performed in the 2,100-seat Charles M. Schulz Theatre, is hosted by the famous skating beagle and his Peanuts friends as they look for the true meaning of Christmas and features Knott’s ensemble skaters, dazzling sets, colorful costumes and plenty of surprises!   “It’s Christmas, Snoopy!” will be presented November 24-27; December 2-4, 9-11, 16-20, 22-24, 26-27, 29-31, 2011 and January 1, 2012.

     “A Peanuts’ Holiday Parade” offers seven elaborately themed floats featuring the Peanuts Gang and accompanied by students from Orange County Song and Dance Company.  Children and adults alike will be able to get into the holiday spirit along with CHARLIE BROWN, LUCY, LINUS, SALLY, SCHROEDER and of course SNOOPY, as they ready for the holidays.  Join them as they partake in all the holiday festivities including candy making, tree trimming, and even toy building!  “A Peanuts’ Holiday Parade” will run November 24-27; December 3-4, 10-11, 17-23, 26-30, 2010 and January 1, 2012.
   
    Knott’s 1880s Ghost Town will again be transformed into Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village, inviting mall-weary guests to explore one-of-a-kind treasures created by more than 100 artisans in a Victorian holiday wonderland of strolling carolers, musical groups, community choirs and lavish holiday decorations. 

    The show and parade are included with regular park admission and available to Christmas Crafts Village guests for a nominal additional charge.
    Adding to the unique Village atmosphere are live performances of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and O’Henry’s “A Gift of the Magi” in the Bird Cage Theatre.

    Elf Mountain Christmas is also back.  The world famous Timber Mountain Log Ride has once again been transformed this holiday season giving guests an up-close and-personal view into the world of Santa’s Elves.   Sneak a peak as Santa’s helpers get ready for Santa’s busiest day of the year.  Rich with lights, music and the merriest of times, this attraction will remain open until Jan. 1, 2012.

    Guests can also experience the wonder of “Snoopy’s Christmas Light Spectacular.” Hundreds of thousands of twinkling white and multicolored lights merrily light up the nighttime sky accompanied by a festive soundtrack that bring the Christmas spirit alive from dusk to Park closing. 

     A trip to Knott’s Merry Farm would not be complete without a visit with the man of the hour – Santa!  Stop by Santa’s Toy Barn for a little one-on-one with the big guy.  Here, in Santa’s cozy hideaway, kids can share their wish lists with St. Nick, and Mom and Dad can take home a picture of the occasion (photo requires additional fee).

    Village guests can also indulge in the ultimate comfort foods with Knott’s world-famous holiday treats, including fresh-baked pies, cakes, cookies, muffins and gingerbread men, as well as daily specials and the legendary cooking at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant.

    For an all you can eat buffet, try Joe Cool’s Backyard BBQ Holiday Style starting November 25 and running Saturdays and Sundays through December 31.  For only $23 for adults and $19 for seniors (62+) and season pass holders and $15 for kids (3-11), you can partake of a holiday feast that includes Mrs. Knott’s famous fried chicken, roast turkey, vegetarian lasagna, roast beef, mashed potatoes, boysenberry pie and much more!  For reservations, call 1-800- PICNICS.

    Another holiday treat is “Snoopy’s Calico Christmas Tree Lighting” each evening in Calico Square.  Join SNOOPY, LUCY, LINUS, SALLY and CHARLIE BROWN as they host a song-and-dance show complete with carolers and a Christmas sing-along then light a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. The Peanuts gang is also featured in their very own live musical show, “Winter Wonderland” shown daily in Camp Snoopy.

 Merry Farm guests can combine their holiday treats with Knott’s blockbuster rides.  The legendary GhostRider®, the ultimate wooden sleigh ride; 30-story Supreme Scream®, the world’s tallest descending thrill ride; Silver Bullet, the longest and tallest suspended coaster in the West and Knott’s newest addition WindSeeker  which takes guests on a flight over 300 ft over the park!

    Knott’s Merry Farm admission covers all Christmas Crafts Village and in-park shows and activities, including the ice show, “It’s Christmas, Snoopy!” and all regular rides, shows and attractions including Silver Bullet, GhostRider®, Supreme Scream® and XceleratorSM. 

    Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village is included with regular Knott’s Berry Farm admission daily.  Monday through Friday guests may purchase Crafts Village only tickets; $10 for adults, $5 for seniors (62+) and $5 for kids (3-11).  Village guests can enjoy the ice show, “It’s Christmas, Snoopy!” or take a spin on GhostRider for nominal fees. 

    Knott’s opens daily at 10 a.m.  The park closes Dec. 25 to allow its employees to spend Christmas with their families.  For information about the day you plan to visit and available discounts, call (714) 220-5200 or click on www.knotts.com.

Friday, August 12, 2011

Knott’s Halloween Haunt Site Has Risen From the Dead

Buena Park, CA – Knott’s Scary Farm is preparing for its return promising more scares, more mazes, and more entertainment than any other Halloween event in the world!

            Interested victims need not wait until the opening night on September 23, they can go to http://haunt.knotts.com to find out about Halloween Haunt’s 13 mazes, seven shows and four scare zones.  They can visit the site for upcoming video releases that will give them a behind-the scenes look at the preparation that goes into producing this monstrous event.  They can meet the designers that bring the horror home.  They can enter contests that can win them VIP tickets to the event and access to special Haunt activities.  Most importantly, guests can purchase tickets to Knott’s Halloween Haunt, reserve their pre-scare dinner and book their Gruesome Getaway at the Knott’s Resort Hotel.

Knott’s Halloween Haunt is celebrating its 39th year and has welcomed over 8 million visitors.  It has become a tradition for Halloween enthusiasts, both locally and internationally. 

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Knott’s Welcomes Kathy and Janet Lennon to 2011 Doll Event

BUENA PARK, Calif. –Kathy and Janet Lennon will be signing their award-winning product line, Best Pals, at Knott’s Berry Farm’s 2011 Doll Event on Saturday, July 30TH. Linda Rick, President/ Artist for The Doll Maker as well as a Precious Moments Artist will also be present at the event.

            The celebrity sisters, who still perform in Branson and select venues throughout the year, developed their doll line based on their lifelong friendship and their love for a pair of  ragdolls handmade for them by their mother and their Nana in 1949.

As a little girl Linda Rick always believed in fairytales where her dolls would come to life and play. Linda Rick started her business back in 1990, then in 2001 she became the doll designer for Precious moments and the rest is fairytale history!

            Knott’s Doll Event will take place at Virginia’s Gift Shop located in Knott’s Marketplace from 11 am – 2 pm.  The event includes hourly raffles, doll signing,  Knott’s exclusive Limited Edition Precious Moments “Fluttering Around Knott’s Berry Farm” and the introduction of their limited edition Kathy and Janet Best Pals Gift Sets with the dolls dressed in exclusive Jim Shore dresses and aprons. Other doll lines featured at the event include  Arista, Charisma, Key to My Heart, Marie Osmond Dolls, The Ashton-Drake Galleries and Lee Middleton Moments.

Knott’s Marketplace is open to the public and does not require park admission.  Three hours of free parking is also available.

            To find out all the summer activities at Knott’s Berry Farm and to download a money-saving flyer for the Doll Event, visit www.knotts.com.

US Navy Comes Ashore at Knott’s Berry Farm

Knott’s to be one of the designated locations for Navy Week Activities

Buena Park, CA – Knott’s Berry Farm is proud to welcome the US Navy on July 31st as part of the Los Angeles Navy Week celebration.  Festivities for the day include performances by the Navy Band, a Navy simulator interactive educational display and a special presentation by the Navy Parachute Team, “Leap Frogs.”

            Los Angeles Navy Week celebration seeks to give the general public an opportunity to meet some of the Navy’s Sailors and learn more about the Navy’s critical missions and its broad-ranging capabilities.

            The U.S. Navy Parachute Demonstration Team, the “Leap Frogs,” is a fourteen-man team comprised entirely of U.S. Navy SEAL and SWCC personnel.  The “Leap Frog” performance displays the team’s skills as they leap out of an aircraft at an altitude of 12,500 feet.  During free fall, jumpers reach speeds of 120 mph and can accelerate up to 180 mph by pulling their arms to their sides and straightening their legs into what is called a “track.”  The jumpers open their parachutes around 5,000 feet by releasing a smaller pilot chute.  After deploying their chutes, the Leap Frogs fly their canopies together to build dramatic formations.  After their performance, the Leap Frogs will make themselves available to guests to answer questions about the Navy and Naval Seal Warfare community, as well as to sign autographs.

            The Navy Simulator is a 12 –passenger mobile unit featuring live-action Navy films programmed to move in sync with point-of-view imagery presented on a large screen.  The Navy Simulator will give guests a firsthand, interactive experience that will provide a glimpse into the life of a Navy sailor.

            Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.”  In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels.  Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.

For more information, and to see everything Knott’s has to offer this summer season, visit knotts.com.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Knott’s Berry Farm Invites You to Go “Coasting for Kids”

Buena Park, CA – Knott’s Berry Farm is asking coaster enthusiasts to indulge their passion for the thrill ride and help a worthy cause and go “Coasting for Kids” on Sunday, July 24.  Knott’s is looking for participants to ride the Jaguar coaster for 10 hours to help raise funds for Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit organization that provides family vacations for children living with life-threatening illnesses.  Knott’s will join with 10 other Cedar Fair parks in hosting this event making “Coasting for Kids” a national event.

To be a part of “Coasting for Kids” participants must pay a $40 through www.firstgiving.com/gktw/KBF by July 22.  Participants can raise the money themselves, or can have friends donate to the cause through online donations to their Give Kids The World accounts.  The top 30 fundraisers will earn a seat on the Knott’s Jaguar coaster.  The marathon ride will begin at 7:00 am and will include a light breakfast, as well as a Mrs. Knott’s Chicken lunch at noon.  All registered participants will receive a ticket to Knott’s Berry Farm as well as a “Coasting for Kids” t-shirt.  Top fundraisers will receive Knott’s Berry Farm Beagle Bucks to spend in the park as well as Knott’s Berry Farm merchandise.

    “Knott’s Berry Farm is proud to join with our sister Cedar Fair Parks in hosting Coasting for Kids,” said Knott’s General Manager, Marty Keithley. 

“Knott’s welcomes children from Give Kids The World everyday and we are committed to providing memorable and magical experiences to children with life threatening illnesses and their families.  We feel that Coasting for Kids will give others the satisfaction of helping such a deserving community.”

For more information on Give Kids The World visit, www.givekidstheworld.org

For more information on everything that is happening at Knott’s this summer, visit knotts.com

Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park Attempts Guinness Book World Record

Guests will be grinning from ear to ear as they attempt to
set record for corn husking

BUENA PARK, CA -- Knott’s Berry Farm will attempt to set a record for the largest number of people husking corn on Thursday, July 14.  The record setting attempt is part of Knott’s parent company, Cedar Fair Entertainment’s partnership with Guinness Worlds Record’s new division, GWR Live!  This partnership includes a summer-long series of interactive events at Cedar Fair Amusement Park’s across the country.

    “Knott’s Berry Farm chose a corn husking event because it really takes us back to our roots as a farm,” says Marty Keithley, Knott’s Berry Farm’s general manager.  “Knott’s Berry Farm founders Walter and Cordelia Knott came to Buena Park in the 1920’s to make a living farming, and for a time corn was one of their crops.”  Today the park offers over 165 rides, shows and attractions, though it still offers corn in the famous Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant.  “If it weren’t for the family farm, and later the family restaurant, we would not have Knott’s Berry Farm theme park today,” added Keithley.

    The opportunity to be a part of the Guinness Book World Record Event will be open to all paid park guests on the 14th, as space allows.  “To set the record we need to have at least 250 people husking corn at one time, “ said Knott’s Berry Farm spokeswoman Jennifer Blazey, “but we will be prepared for as many as 500 participants.”  To sign up in advance for the event, send an e-mail to pr@knotts.com and place “corn husking” in the message line.  The event will take place in Knott’s Calico Square at 2:30 pm.

Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.”  In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels.  Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.

Knott’s Berry Farm Hosts Kababayan Fest

Filipino-American Gathering is the biggest on the West Coast!

Buena Park, CA – Kababayan Fest, the West Coast’s biggest annual Filipino-American gathering, returns to Knott’s Berry Farm on Saturday, July 16.  Since its inception in 2008, Kababayan has seen tremendous success, with this year’s festival promising to be the largest yet. 

Kababayan Fest offers fun for the entire family and combines Knott’s thrilling rides with phenomenal Filipino talent.  Headliners include Kina Grannis, AJ Rafael, Erika David, Instant Noodles, Beat Freaks and Gabe Bondoc as well as performances by Sampguita Dance and much, much more.  Kababayan Fest also includes cultural exhibits, vendors and delicious Filipino food.

Kababayan Fest is included with paid park admission and offers a full day of fun and celebrates Filipino culture.

Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.”  In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels.  Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.

For more information, and to see everything Knott’s has to offer this summer season, visit knotts.com.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Knott’s Berry Farm Celebrates 4th of July with Tribute to Armed Forces and Loads of Entertainment

Knott’s Berry Farm and all three Southern California Knott’s Soak City water parks –Palm Springs, San Diego and Buena Park will be offering FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel on Sunday and Monday of Independence Day (July 3-4) weekend as part of their Tribute to the Armed Forces Program.

    Additionally, active and retired members of the U.S. military will be able to purchase discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) for Knott's Berry Farm for only $31.99 for each Regular ticket and $25.99 for each Regular Knott's Soak City ticket.  The free ticket offer will be available on the Sunday and Monday, July 3-4, with a valid military ID.

Knott’s will also offer non-stop entertainment this 4th of July starting with The Mountain Fifes and Drum Corps who will be marching through the park at 11:30 and 1:30 ending  with a performance and narrative in Calico Square.  The U.S. Navy Band Southwest, a 13 piece show band from San Diego, will be performing at 6:45 pm in the Wagon Camp.

Additionally, guests who have not seen Knott’s ice show “Happiness is….Snoopy!” or had a chance to view “Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular,” will want to make these a priority on the 4th of July along with Knott’s special aerial fireworks presentation at 9:15 pm.

For more information on everything that is happening at Knott’s this summer, visit knotts.com.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Knott’s Invites Families to Join the Cartoon Network “Move It Movement”

BUENA PARK, Calif. – Knott’s Berry Farm and Cartoon Network (in partnership with the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition) invites kids ages 6-14 to be a part of the “Move It Movement Tour,” on Saturday, June 25.

    The tour features multiple stations with a host of activities including:

•    Soccer Shootout Challenge, where kids can take aim and test their shooting skills;
•    NBA/WNBA FIT Activity Zone, letting  kids test their fitness level through basketball;
•    PGA Chipping Challenge, letting kids test their golf skills on a mobile putting green;
•    Skate Park Challenge, featuring skateboard experts performing  high flying demonstrations;
•    Crayola, where kids can use their imagination by creating outdoor art;
•    Zookeeper™ Leapin’ Lions Challenge, testing focus, balance, and strength.

All these activities and more will take place from 11 am to 3:00 pm in the Charleston Circle area of Knott’s Berry Farm and are included with park admission.  To find out about all the summer activities at Knott’s Berry Farm, visit www.knotts.com.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Happiness Is…..the Summer at Knott’s

Knott’s Debuts New Attraction and New Ice Show for 2011 Summer Season

BUENA PARK, Calif. (Summer 2011) –Knott’s Berry Farm will celebrate the summer season with new shows and a breathtaking new attraction, WindSeeker.

    Making its debut high above Orange County this summer is WindSeeker.  Rising over 300 feet in the air, WindSeeker will take 64 passengers to new heights as it ascends above the theme park and then spins riders for a 60 second ride at a speed of 30 miles per hour.  WindSeeker is slated to open in July.
    Starting May 28, “Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular” returns for its second season and is bigger and brighter than ever.  When darkness falls over Knott’s Berry Farm, Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular brings Camp Snoopy to life with a continuous light show filled with Peanuts’ figures, themed music, sound effects,  and colorful projections.  In “Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular” guests will see their favorite characters in scenes that personify them – Lucy’s dream of being a Hollywood starlet, Schroeder’s musical genius, even Woodstock gets into the act as he and Snoopy go on a camping adventure.

    “Snoopy’s Starlight Spectacular” will run every evening the park is open after 8:00 p.m.
Over at the Charles M. Schulz Theatre, Knott’s Berry Farm is proud to present “Happiness is….Snoopy” (dark Wednesdays) an exciting ice show debuting June 18. In this musical extravaganza you will fall in love with Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang as they share the simple joys of life with the help of world-class ice skaters in a show that will delight the entire family.  Catchy tunes, elaborate costumes, special effects and show-stopping choreography make this production a not-to-miss experience.

Back by popular demand, Knott’s “All Wheels Extreme” returns to the Calico Stage on June 18.  Guests will be amazed by the skills of gravity defying BMX bikers, in-line skaters, a trials rider, gymnasts and even a skateboarding canine in a fast paced, action packed production.
For the younger set, “Hooray for Hollywood” tells the story of the Peanuts® Gang as they try to make it big in Tinseltown.  Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and their friend JT pay homage to the golden days of Hollywood in a show that’s sure to delight kids of all ages.

At twilight the Calico Square Stage becomes the place to learn the latest dances at “Country Dancin’ U.S.A.” (selected dates) with Knott’s line dancing aficionados, J.T. and Dusty.
The summer really heats up with “Fiesta Folklorico.”  Guests in Fiesta Village will be treated to beautifully costumed dancers as they present culturally-rich performances filled with intricate choreography.

Weekends were made for BBQs and Knott’s is firing up the grill May 21-22, 28-30, June 4-5 then daily through September 5.  For just $43.99 for Regular, $32.99 for Juniors and Seniors (62+), guests receive admission into Knott’s Berry Farm as well as an All-You-Can-Eat BBQ served from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. 

One of the best reasons to visit Knott’s Berry Farm during the summer is that Knott’s is open late, and guests can get in after 4 p.m. for only $28.50 for 
Regular admission and $24.99 for Juniors (3-11) and Seniors (62 years and
older).  All-day tickets to Knott’s Berry Farm are $56.99 for Regular admission and $24.99 for Juniors (ages 3-11) and Seniors (62+).  Children under three are free.  Discount tickets to Knott’s will be available at Ralphs stores starting June 8 through September 6 and are valid through October 31 (excludes Knott’s Halloween Haunt).

Just across the street from Knott’s Berry Farm, Knott’s Soak City is ready for another fun-filled season.  Cool off in Tidal Wave Bay or take a ride on Pacific Spin, Soak City’s newest ride.  Pacific Spin riders are blasted down into
a 132-foot long tunnel, then drop a stomach-churning 63 feet into the mouth of a six story funnel.  This thrilling escapade culminates in a waterfall splash that deposits riders into a cool catch pool.  Tickets to Knott’s Soak City Regular admission is $31.99, Juniors (3-11) and Seniors are just $21.99.  Discount tickets are available at knotts.com.

Knott’s Soak City Orange County will be open May 21 and 22, then daily
May 28 through September 5, then weekends only September 10 through 18.    
Knott’s Soak City San Diego will be open May 21 and 22, then daily May 25 through September 5, then weekends only September 10 through 25.

Knott’s Soak City Palm Springs is open weekends now until May 27 when it will be open daily through September 5 and then weekends through October 2. 

For hours on the day you plan to visit call (714) 220-5200 or check the Knott’s Berry Farm website at www.knotts.com, where you can also save time and money with Knott’s Print@Home tickets.
Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN.”  In addition to Knott’s Berry Farm, Cedar Fair owns and operates ten other amusement parks, six water parks, one indoor water park resort, and five hotels.  Cedar Fair also operates the Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park in Gilroy, Calif. under a management contract.

Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak Cities Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel

Knott’s Berry Farm and two of Southern California Knott’s Soak City water parks, San Diego and Buena Park, are pleased to announce that they will be offering FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel on Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day (May 29-30) weekend.  Additionally, all three of Knott’s Soak City Water Parks - San Diego, Buena Park and Palm Springs - will be offering FREE admission to active and retired United States Military personnel on Sunday and Monday of Independence Day (July 3-4) weekend as part of their Tribute to the Armed Forces Program.  A valid military ID must be presented to receive free admission.

            Active and retired members of the U.S. military will also be able to purchase discounted admission tickets for members of their immediate family (maximum of six) for Knott's Berry Farm for only $31.99 for each Regular ticket and $25.99 for each Regular Knott's Soak City ticket.

            “Our men and women in the military work tirelessly to protect and serve our country,” said Marty Keithley, General Manager of Knott’s Berry Farm, “this is just a small way in which we can thank them for their efforts.“      

            Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, a publicly traded partnership that is listed for trading on The New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FUN”.

For more information on everything there is to do at Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City go to www.knotts.com.

Friday, May 13, 2011

KNOTT’S INTRODUCES MyPark APP

BUENA PARK, Calif. (May, 2011) – The Old West is going high tech as Knott’s Berry Farm introduces the MyPark App.  The MyPark App designed for iphones, ipads, and droids will help you plan and navigate you way through Ghost Town and beyond.

    The MyPark App is loaded with valuable information including:
•    Admission ticket and season pass prices.
•    Operating hours and directions to the park.
•    Information on Knott’s world-class rides and attractions.
•    Dining options
•    Locations of restrooms, atms, and other locals and you relation to them.
•    Friend finder to help you keep track of your group.
•    Park  map
•    Entertainment schedules

All this and more will be available on MyPark App which aims to make the guest experience at Knott’s even better.

Guests to Knott’s Berry Farm this summer will want to locate Knott’s newest ride WindSeeker on their MyPark App.  Rising over 300 feet in the air, WindSeeker will take 64 passengers to new heights as it ascends above the theme park and then spins passengers for a ride like no other. 

Knott’s is located 10 minutes from Disneyland Resort and 30 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.  Visit us online at www.knotts.com.