Knott’s Taste of Merry Farm

By Erin

 Knott’s Berry Farm is now open on select dates through January 3^rd for a new seasonal food and retail outdoor experience, celebrating the merriest season of all, with Knott’s Taste of Merry Farm, as it continues to follow state, local and CDC health guidelines. While the theme park itself remains closed, the Christmas spirit still shines bright this year with holiday charm brimming out of every corner of the park, as Knott’s wondrously transforms with enchanted décor, thousands of twinkling lights, miles of festive garland, and a variety of picturesque holiday settings, all serving as a backdrop to the tastiest holiday foods around.

With over 60 unique food and drink items offered on the tasting card, guests can choose from popular flavors of the season like Fully Loaded Turkey Dinner Tater Tots and Comet’s Cinnamon Bun with a Maple Glaze and Candied Pecans, plus options for all dietary preferences. Guests can take care of their holiday shopping at Knott’s one-of-a-kind stores filled with exclusive Knott’s specialty items or discover rare, handmade, and personalized gifts from over 23 artisan local crafters, including Knott’s famous glassblower and chainsaw carver.

With your tasting card, adults get 5 tastings and children get 3 tastings. Here are some of the delicious festive offerings you have to choose from, and there are a LOT of choices! Food booths are lettered and there are maps around the park so you can see where each one is located. Make sure to come HUNGRY as the serving sizes are very generous.

Cupid’s Corn Chowder Soup in a Bread Bowl with Chives

Strawberry Funnel Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream, Sprinkles, and Raspberry Drizzle

Comet’s Cinnamon Bun with a Maple Glaze and Candied Pecans

Merry Mint and Pineapple Aqua Fresca

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese with Parmesan and a Panko Crumb Topping

Blitzen’s Christmas Tree Bundt Cake–Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Chips and topped with a Decorated Waffle Cone.

Carne Asada Street Tacos with Guacamole

Prancer’s Pesto Chicken Pizza Slice

Hot Turkey Sandwich with Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Mayo, and Gravy, served with Mashed Potatoes

Knott’s Taste of Merry Farm will take place on select dates through January 3rd. All Knott’s Taste of Merry Farm activities are conducted at a safe and socially distant space for families to enjoy. 

The only way to experience the limited time Knott’s Taste of Merry Farm is with a tasting card purchased in advance at knotts.com (a tasting card is required for event entry). Scheduled dates are November 20-29, December 4-6, December 11-13, December 18-24, December 26-30, and January 1-3. Adult tasting cards (ages 12+) are priced at $40 (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 Merry Farm hotel packages are also available at Knotts.com. In order to manage proper physical distancing of guests, Knott’s Taste of Merry Farm tasting cards will be limited each day and may sell out.

HOW:       As Knott’s Berry Farm continues to follow state, local and CDC health guidelines, these are the continued safety measures and operational changes they have established to ensure the safety of 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 Merry Farm 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 Merry Farm 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

·         Store occupancy is limited to less than 50% of the normal building capacity Queue lines outside of store locations are marked with six-foot markers where needed.

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

WHEN:         Scheduled dates are November 20-29 , December 4-6, December 11-13, December 18-24, December 26-30, and January 1-3  /General Event Hours: 12pm to 9pm, Select dates event hours: 12pm to 8pm: November 29, December 6, December 13, December 24 and January 3

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