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Knott's Berry Farm Holiday Food Event Taste of Merry Farm Food Guide

Knott's Berry Farm Holiday Food Event Taste of Merry Farm Food Guide

Knott's Berry Farm Holiday Food Event Taste of Merry Farm Food Guide

Enjoy this holiday season with the family at Knott’s Berry Farm during their taste of Merry Farm event select dates from November 20 through January 3. Stroll the park and enjoy festive decor, get some holiday shopping done at the one-of-a-kind stores filled with hand made specialty items and personalized gifts from over 23 artisan local crafters, including Knott's famous glassblower and chainsaw carver.

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The only way to enjoy this limited time event is with a tasting card. Check out the complete list of food and get your cards soon before this event sells out! As with their past “Taste of” events, you will find your favorite foods available at multiple locations throughout the park making the lines for food shorter, creating a more enjoyable experience. My biggest tip for you is to check out the list of food before visiting and select a few must try’s. Many items are shareable too!

Wagon Wheel Pizza

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

  • Meatball, Cheese or Cauliflower Pizza Slice

  • Pumpkin Pie Slice with Whipped Cream

  • Chocolate Cranberry Tart

  • Boysenberry Smoothie

  • Cauliflower Pizza with Vegan Cheese and Peppers

Spurs Booth

  • Turkey Dinner Big Bites – Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and Gravy

  • Pomegranate Molasses Brussel Sprouts garnished with Shaved Almonds

Pemmican Pickle

  • Merry Mint and Pineapple Aqua Fresca

  • Boysenberry Citrus Mule - Sabe Citrus, Boysenberry Punch, and Ginger Beer

Calico Tater Bites

  • Tater Tots topped with Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce

  • Green Bean Fries with a Creamy Mushroom Dipping Sauce

Sutter’s Grill

  • Gyro with Butternut Squash Slaw, Tzatziki, and Pickled Red Onions in a Naan Bread

  • Turkey Dinner Tater Tots – Tater Tots topped with Turkey, Stuffing, Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce

  • Green Bean Fries with a Creamy Mushroom Dipping Sauce

  • Vegan Chicken Tenders tossed in Buffalo Sauce served in a Pita with a Carrot and Celery Vegan Ranch Slaw

Sutter’s Funnel Cake

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

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

  • Red Raspberry Cheesecake Slice with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Drizzle

Silver Bullet Booth

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

  • Veggie Chili with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

  • Assorted Beers

  • Red, White, Boysenberry, or Hot Mulled Wine

  • Boysenberry Sangria

  • Pineapple Cider

Ghost Town Grub

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

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

  • Red Raspberry Cheesecake Slice with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Drizzle

Fireman’s BBQ

  • Apple and Chicken Sausage with Boysenberry Mustard

  • Corn on the Cob with a Garlic Herb Butter and Cotija Cheese

  • Rudolph’s Winter Pear Lemonade - Lemonade with Pear, Whipped Cream, and a Ginger Rim

Wilderness Broiler

  • Deli Style Turkey, Brie, and Arugula Sandwich with a Boysenberry-Cranberry Relish, served with French Fries

  • Green Bean Fries with a Creamy Mushroom Dipping Sauce

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

  • Rudolph’s Winter Pear Lemonade - Lemonade with Pear, Whipped Cream, and a Ginger Rim

Wilderness Dance Hall Patio

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

  • Mrs. Knott's Chicken Noodle Soup with a Biscuit and Jam

  • Assorted Beers

  • Red, White, Boysenberry, or Hot Mulled Wine

  • Seasonal Sangria

  • Seasonal Cider

Gourmet Churro Factory

  • Peppermint Swirl Cheesecake Stuffed Churro

  • Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars with White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

  • Eggnog Brulee with a Butter Cookie

  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and a Candy Cane

Chowhouse Ice Cream

  • Raspberry and White Chocolate Cookiewich with Strawberry Soft Serve Ice Cream

  • Elf’s Float – Lime and Sugar Plum ICEE with Vanilla Soft Serve

  • Rudolph’s Winter Pear Lemonade - Lemonade with Pear, Whipped Cream, and a Ginger Rim

Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Chocolate Cranberry Tart

Calico Saloon

  • Assorted Beers

  • Red, White, Boysenberry, or Hot Mulled Wine

  • Boysenberry Sangria

  • Pineapple Cider

  • Boysenberry Smoothie

  • Boysenberry Citrus Mule – Sabe Citrus, Boysenberry Punch, and Ginger Beer

Judge Roy Bean

  • Mrs. Knott's Chicken Noodle Soup with a Biscuit and Jam

  • Assorted Beers

  • Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine

  • Boysenberry Sangria

  • Pineapple Cider

  • Boysenberry Smoothie

Log Ride Funnel Cake

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

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

  • Red Raspberry Cheesecake Slice with Whipped Cream and Raspberry Drizzle

  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and a Candy Cane

Log Ride Mix-It-Up

  • Elf’s Float – Lime and Sugar Plum ICEE with Vanilla Soft Serve

Strictly On-A-Stick

  • Mistletoe Maple Syrup Breakfast Sausage Dog

  • Merry Mint and Pineapple Aqua Fresca

Gourmet Coffee Hut

  • Acai Bowl with Granola, Raspberries, Cran-raisins, and Nutella

  • Boysenberry Smoothie

  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and a Candy Cane

  • Chocolate Cranberry Tart

  • Chai White Russian

  • Hot Apple Cider

Hollywood Hits

  • Prancer’s Pesto Chicken Pizza Slice

  • Pepperoni Pizza Slice

  • Pepperoni or Cauliflower Pizza Slice

  • Cauliflower Pizza with Vegan Cheese and Peppers

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

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza Slice with Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and a Candy Cane

  • Elf’s Float – Lime and Sugar Plum ICEE with Vanilla Soft Serve

  • Assorted Beers

  • Red, White, Boysenberry, or Hot Mulled Wine

  • Pineapple Cider

  • Frozen Cherry Lime Margarita

  • Frosty Jack and Coke

  • Boysenberry Citrus Mule – Sabe Citrus, Boysenberry Punch, and Ginger Beer

  • Champagne and Boysenberry Ice Cream Float

Charleston Circle Booth

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

  • Veggie Chili with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice

Boardwalk Pier Booth

  • Apple and Chicken Sausage with Boysenberry Mustard

  • Corn on the Cob with a Garlic Herb Butter and Cotija Cheese

Coasters Diner

  • Vixen’s Turkey Burger with Cheese, Cranberry Mayo, and Stuffing on a Pretzel Bun, served with French Fries

  • Knott’s Holiday Bowl with Chicken Tenders, Mashers, Corn, Stuffing, Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce

  • Cold Salmon Winter Salad – Spinach, Apples, Pecans, Cranberries, and a Raspberry Vinaigrette

  • Chicken Tenders with a Ranch Dipping Sauce

  • Veggie Burger on a Pretzel Bun with a Spinach Aioli, served with French Fries

  • Rudolph’s Winter Pear Lemonade - Lemonade with Pear, Whipped Cream, and a Ginger Rim

  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and a Candy Cane

  • Assorted Beers

  • Assorted Wine

  • Frozen Cherry Lime Margarita

  • Frosty Jack and Coke

Boardwalk BBQ

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

  • Spiral Ham with Scallop Potatoes

  • Scrooge’s Spicy Cranberry-Pomegranate Glazed Wings

  • Eggnog Brulee with a Butter Cookie

  • Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

  • Assorted Beers

  • Red, White, or Boysenberry Wine

  • Boysenberry Sangria

  • Pineapple Cider

  • Champagne and Boysenberry Ice Cream Float

Dippin’ Dots

  • North Pole Oatmeal Toffee Cookiewich with Pralines & Cream Hand Scooped Ice Cream

  • Eggnog Ice Cream and Barqs Root Beer Float

  • Concha Stuffed with Ice Cream

La Papa Loca

  • Festive Popcorn Chicken, Cheese, and French Fry Bowl

  • Beef Empanadas served with Salsa

  • Horchata

Fiesta Dogs

  • Pozole with Cabbage, Cilantro, Onions, and Lime

  • Mexican Street Corn Salad with Tortilla Chips – Served Cold

  • Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish Rice

  • Vegan Dog

  • Horchata

  • Assorted Beers

  • Assorted Wine

Fiesta Booth

  • Pumpkin Pie Slice with Whipped Cream

  • Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars with White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

  • Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

  • Horchata

  • Assorted Beers

  • Michelada

Cantina

  • Carne Asada Street Tacos with Guacamole

  • Pork Tamale with Salsa Roja and Spanish Rice

  • Frozen Cherry Lime Margarita

  • Boysenberry Slushy Sangria

  • Horchata

  • Estrella Jalisco Pilsner

  • Michelada

Cave Inn

  • “Ode to Santa” - Milk or Eggnog with Candy Cane Cookies

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

  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and a Candy Cane

  • Chocolate Cranberry Tart

  • Elf’s Float – Lime and Sugar Plum ICEE with Vanilla Soft Serve

  • Merry Mint and Pineapple Aqua Fresca

Grizzly Creek Lodge

  • Knott’s Holiday Bowl with Chicken Tenders, Mashers, Corn, Stuffing, Gravy, and Cranberry Sauce

  • Turkey Dinner Big Bites – Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and Gravy

  • Plain or Ham Mac and Cheese

  • Vegan Mac and Cheese

  • Chicken Tenders with a Ranch Dipping Sauce

  • Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream and a Candy Cane

  • Hot Apple Cider

  • Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Bars with White Chocolate Peppermint Bark

  • Gingerbread Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

  • Pumpkin Pie Slice with Whipped Cream

Always a top pick of mine!  Turkey Dinner Big Bites – Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and Gravy

Always a top pick of mine! Turkey Dinner Big Bites – Turkey, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, and Gravy

Dates are already selling out! 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. General Event hours: 12 pm to 9 pm. Select dates event hours: 12 pm to 8 pm on November 29, December 6, December 13, December 24, and January 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.
 

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Get your Taste of Merry Farm Pin/Shirt Combo for just $14.99 when you buy it online before your visi, that’s a savings of $2. Then just redeem it during your visit.

Valid for 1 Knott's Taste of Merry Farm Event T-Shirt and 1 Collectible Event Pin. Redeem at the Special Event Booth located across from the GhostRider entrance. Valid during the 2020 Knott's Taste of Merry Farm only.

Enter to win some extra Tastings for your visit. 2 winners will be selected and must show proof of having a valid tasting card ticket dated for December 11th and beyond.

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