Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026 Guide
Spring at Knott’s Berry Farm means one thing… the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026 has arrived, bringing the park to life with creative boysenberry-inspired foods, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and seasonal experiences.
Running March 13 through April 12, 2026, the festival celebrates the berry that helped build Knott’s Berry Farm. During this limited-time event, guests can explore dozens of unique menu items, live shows, and special activities that turn the park into one of the most fun seasonal food events in Southern California.
If you’re a theme park foodie, this is easily one of the best times of the year to visit Knott’s Berry Farm.
The Story Behind the Boysenberry
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival isn’t just about the food. It’s also a celebration of the park’s history.
Walter and Cordelia Knott helped cultivate the boysenberry in the 1930s, eventually turning their roadside berry stand into what would become Knott’s Berry Farm. Today the festival honors that history with a variety of boysenberry-inspired food and drink items served throughout the park.
During the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026, guests will find everything from sweet desserts to savory dishes and specialty drinks featuring the park’s signature berry.
Boysenberry Festival Foods to Try
One of the biggest highlights of the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026 is the incredible variety of food.
Festival booths and restaurants across the park serve limited-time menu items inspired by the boysenberry. Some dishes feature sweet berry flavors, while others pair the fruit with savory ingredients like barbecue and specialty drinks.
Because there are so many options, many visitors turn their park day into a boysenberry tasting adventure.
Entertainment During the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026 is more than just a food event. Throughout the park you’ll find live entertainment, music, and seasonal activities that make the festival feel like a full celebration.
Knott’s Preserved Stage Show
One of the standout entertainment offerings during the festival is Knott’s Preserved, a musical stage show that tells the story of Walter and Cordelia Knott and the origins of the park.
The show blends music, storytelling, and historical moments from Knott’s Berry Farm’s early days. What really stands out is the production quality. The performances, vocals, and choreography feel surprisingly polished and honestly closer to a Broadway-style show than what you might expect from a theme park production.
If you’re visiting during the festival, it’s absolutely worth taking a break from the food booths to catch this show.
Live Music in Ghost Town
Throughout the festival, Ghost Town comes alive with live musicians performing bluegrass and country music. Many guests stop by the Fireman’s BBQ area where the Bluegrass Duo performs, creating a relaxed festival atmosphere while visitors enjoy their food. And of course you can’t miss the popular group, Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies.
Artisan Craft Vendors
Another fun part of the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026 is the artisan marketplace located throughout Ghost Town.
Local artists and craft vendors set up booths selling handmade items, artwork, and specialty goods that add a unique local touch to the event.
Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card
If you want to try multiple dishes during the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026, the Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card is one of the best options.
The card includes six tastings that can be redeemed at participating food locations around the park.
This option is the perfect way to sample different dishes throughout the day. The cost for the Tasting Card is $55 and season pass holders receive a discount on their purchase.
My Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Foodie & Event Guide
Because there are so many foods and activities during the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026, planning your visit ahead of time can make a big difference.
That’s why I created a Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Foodie & Event Guide here on ThemeParkRae.
Inside the guide you’ll find:
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Complete Festival Menu with pictures
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Entertainment & Activities
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Formatetd to open on any smart phone that makes it easy to use while navigating the festival at the park
If you’re heading to the festival this season, it’s a great way to figure out what to try and where to start once you arrive.
Why the Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Is Worth Visiting
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2026 continues to be one of the most popular seasonal events in Southern California.
Between the creative food, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and the park’s history, the festival captures everything that makes Knott’s Berry Farm unique.
If you’re planning a visit this spring, just make sure you show up hungry.
