Spring is here! That means the Boysenberry Festival is in full swing! Visit Knott’s Berry Farm from April 10 – April 23 and celebrate the flavorful berry that started it all. The boysenberry! For the first time ever, the mouthwatering festival is expanding to three weeks with delectable food and drinks. With over 70 one-of-a-kind boysenberry inspired dishes, drinks in the Wine and Craft Brew Tasting Garden, there is something for every member of the family!
The Boysenberry Festival not only features a delicious variety of one-of-a kind delicious dishes and drinks. There is tons of live entertainment as well! From a night time dance party, Snoopy’s Boysenberry Jamboree at the Calico Mine Stage, to pie eating contests, line dancing and country fair festivities with the local Ghost Town townsfolk. All included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm.
For 2017, the mouthwatering line-up of boysenberry inspired dishes will feature irresistible boysenberry pizza made with arugula and goat cheese, the unforgettable and delicious new ravioli dish packed with boysenberry flavors, freshly-baked boysenberry fry bread and lip-smacking corn on the cob with boysenberry butter and mayo.
Other must try items include crispy deep fried alligator bites paired with farm-made zesty boysenberry aioli, finger-lickin boysenberry BBQ wings, savory boysenberry meatballs, sweet boysenberry cream soda, creamy chocolate covered boysenberry cheesecake on a stick and many more delicious treats.
SAVORY SELECTION
Ghost Town Grill
Boysenberry Salad
Spurs Chop House
Boysenberry Short Ribs over Rice
Boysenberry Ravioli *New For 2017*
Sutter’s Grill Stand & Roaster
Boysenberry BBQ Wings
Corn on the Cobb with Boysenberry Butter and Boysenberry Mayonnaise
Calico Fry
Deep Fried Alligator & Fries with Boysenberry Aioli
Fireman’s BBQ
Boysenberry & Apricot Pulled Pork Sandwich in a Boysenberry Bun Combo *New For 2017*
Boysenberry Butter, Boysenberry Relish & Boysenberry Mayonnaise Toppings
Choice of Boysenberry BBQ Sauce on any regular menu items (i.e. Chicken, Ribs, Flank Steak Sandwich)
The Bank of Calico Stand
Marinated Boysenberry Meatball on a Stick with Boysenberry BBQ Sauce
Wagon Wheel Pizza
Boysenberry Pizza *New For 2017*
Strictly On A Stick
Boysenberry Corn Dog *New For 2017*
SOMETHING SWEET
Ghost Town Grill
The “Walter Knott” (Ice Tea & Boysenberry Punch)
Boysenberry Milkshake
Boysenberry Ice Cream
Boysenberry Pie
Boysenberry Cheesecake
Boysenberry Wine
Spurs Chop House
Chocolate Covered Boysenberry Cheesecake on a stick *New For 2017*
Boysenberry Nutella Crepes *New For 2017*
Spurs Patio
Boysenberry Beer
Boysenberry Wine
Churro Factory
Boysenberry Stuffed Churro
Boysenberry Churro Sundae with Boysenberry Ice Cream
Boysenberry Fry Bread *New For 2017*
Mix-It-Up
Boysenberry ICEE
Boysenberry ICEE Floats
Boysenberry ice cream cones
Boysenberry Cookiewich Sandwich
Judge Roy Bean
Boysenberry Cream Soda *New for 2017*
Pemmican Pickle & Popcorn Cart
Boysenberry Cotton Candy
Ghost Town Grub
Fun Bun – Fried Cinnamon Roll with Boysenberry Cream Cheese Topping
Fun Stick – Fried Cheesecake on a Stick with Boysenberry Sauce
Boysenberry Flautas
Ghost Town Bakery
Boysenberry Pie (Slices and Whole Pies)
Boysenberry Tart
Boysenberry Turnovers
Boysenberry Cheesecake
Boysenberry Panna Cotta with Almond Crumble
Boysenberry Trifle
Cordelia’s Pie Kitchen
Build-Your-Own Mini Boysenberry Pies
Gourmet Coffee Hut
Boysenberry Latte
Assorted Boysenberry Pastries
If you want to take a bit of the festival home, boysenberry inspired products are available for purchase as well. This year’s boysenberry products include boysenberry soap, lip balm and the devilishly good rock candy.
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival also features an extensive line up of live entertainment. Join Snoopy, Charlie and the entire Peanuts gang as they present an all new interactive, musical revue called Snoopy’s Boysenberry Jamboree! at the Calico Mine Stage. This new show will have families singing, dancing, and playing along with the beloved Peanuts characters and talented performers during the whimsical, high energy celebration of springtime.
During the limited-time event, the whole family can meet the Easter Beagle and his pals at Camp Snoopy. Our favorite! Camp Snoopy Theatre will showcase the PEANUTS gang singing, dancing, and sharing stories. Everyone in the family can join in the Camp Snoopy activities.
The Boysenberry Festival is included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm, additional cost for food tasting experiences within the event, which also offers a full day of thrilling coasters and family fun rides. Knott’s will have extended hours, 10am to 10pm, from April 1 – April 23, allowing guests extra time to take advantage of all of the limited-time offerings.
Boysenberry Festival
April 1-23, 2017
Knott’s Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park, CA 90620
Join the conversation and share your day of boysenberry fun by using #BoysenberryFestival on Twitter and Instagram. For information about the day you plan to visit and available discounts, visit www.knotts.com, or download the newly updated Knott’s Berry Farm mobile app for your smartphone.
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I was invited to attend a special Boysenberry Festival family media event to facilitate this post.
