Get ready for a double treat at Knott’s Berry Farm as the highly-anticipated Knott’s Boysenberry Festival makes its return, coinciding with the grand unveiling of the transformed Knott’s Hotel. Starting March 8th and running until April 7th and Friday through Sunday, April 12th to 28th, guests can indulge in the Boysenberry Festival’s culinary delights, while just steps away, the newly revamped Knott’s Hotel promises a farmhouse-style retreat honoring the park’s founders, Walter and Cordelia Knott.

At the Boysenberry Festival visitors can savor over 75 boysenberry-infused recipes, including savory dishes like chicken tikka masala with boysenberry curry sauce and sweet treats like boysenberry and chocolate stuffed cookies. For the ultimate tasting experience, grab a $55 tasting card offering six samplings from a variety of mouthwatering options, or explore signature boysenberry items available a la carte.

Entertainment abounds at the festival with live music, interactive games, and shows like Knott’s Preserved, celebrating the park’s heritage, and the hilarious Riverboat Revenge at the legendary Bird Cage Theatre. Plus, don’t miss out on the Boysenberry Fun and Games, Boysenberry Pie Eating Contest, and a visit to Old MacDonald’s Barn to meet adorable farm animals.

Meanwhile, the newly transformed Knott’s Hotel offers a luxurious retreat with 322 revamped rooms and suites, each exuding upscale farmhouse chic. Guests can dine at the farm-inspired Thirty Acres Kitchen, sip locally inspired craft cocktails at the double-sided wrap-around bar, and enjoy the charming outdoor courtyard and redesigned meeting spaces, perfect for weddings, corporate events, and more.

The Boysenberry Festival runs daily from March 8th until April 7th and Friday through Sunday, April 12th to 28th

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