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Knott’s Merry Farm 2024 Returns November 22nd with New Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Knott’s Merry Farm will return November 22nd, 2024 with a new tree lighting ceremony! The event is called the ‘Tis the Season Tree Lighting Ceremony, and includes dancers, singers and Snoopy.  There is much more to Knott’s Merry Farm as well, including the Calico Carolers, Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies, Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas ice skating show and so much more. Knott’s Merry Farm runs through January 5th, 2025.

Read below for more information from Knott’s Berry Farm.

Knott's Merry Farm Tree Lighting Ceremony

Photos copyright Knott’s Berry Farm

BUENA PARK, CA – The holiday season at Knott’s Merry Farm promises to be merry and bright as the park debuts the new ‘Tis the Season Tree Lighting Ceremony. The event in Calico Park invites everyone to kick off the evening’s holiday celebration with dancers, singers, and, of course, Snoopy. Also this year, guest favorites return along with new food offerings and new merchandise as the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights and miles of beautiful garland.
 
Snoopy's Night Before Christmas on Ice at Knott's Merry Farm
Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas: Ice Show at Knott’s Berry Farm — Christmas — 12/8/23. (Joshua Sudock | Knott’s Berry Farm)
 
Christmas in Calico continues as the Snow and Glow experience fills the buildings and paths with thousands of lights dancing to the beat of Christmas music while “snow” gently falls throughout Ghost Town. The Wilderness Dance Hall transforms into Santa’s Christmas Cabin, where the entire family can create fond memories by taking photos with Santa Claus and his friends. At The Bird Cage Theatre, Knott’s melodrama company presents a reimagined Charles Dickens classic, A Calico Christmas Carol. The theatre will also present the heartwarming Knott’s version of O. Henry’s classic tale of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi, 1885.
 
Home for the Holidays Show - Knott's Merry Farm
Photos copyright Knott’s Berry Farm
 
Knott’s own vocal quartet, the Calico Carolers, transports guests back in time to a Victorian Christmas as they perform the season’s songs throughout the streets of Ghost Town. A down-home dose of Christmas cheer is in store for those who join Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies for a foot-stompin’ show with energetic music and comedy for the whole family. Yuletide cheer is in store with Home for the Holidays, where joyous merriment takes over the Calico Mine Stage with dancing and fun set to popular holiday tunes.
 
Santa at Knott's Merry Farm
 
Over at the Walter Knott Theater, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang take to the ice in Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas. This guest favorite returns with the Knott’s Ice-Skating Ensemble and Snoopy retelling the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” re-imagined Peanuts style.
 
At the Fiesta Plaza Stage, guests can enjoy Latin Caribbean and New York salsa as well as current American top 40 songs, but with a Latin band format and rhythms provided by Adelaide Pilar.
 
It’s not a holiday celebration without festive food. Throughout the park, guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including a Merry Farm favorite, the crispy breaded “Turkey Ball” filled with perfectly seasoned stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce, or the vegan and gluten-free pistachio orange cookie.
 
Knott's Merry Farm Treats
 
Knott’s Christmas Crafts Village is back with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, including chainsaw wood carvings and elegant glass blowing.
 
Give the gift that keeps on giving all year with a 2025 Season Pass. A 2025 Season Pass includes unlimited visits through 2024 plus all of 2025, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes admission to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. Regular Season passes are as low as 9 payments of $8 after initial payment and Gold Season Passes are as low as 9 payments of $11.50 after initial payment. These offers end on January 5, 2025. Pricing and more information are available at knotts.com.
               
Turn your Merry Farm experience into a holly jolly hotel getaway with an overnight stay at The Knott’s Hotel. The Knott’s Merry Farm Holiday Package includes hotel accommodations, Knott’s Merry Farm admission for one day for each registered guest, and hotel parking. Upgrade to the Hotel Breakfast Package for an unforgettable holiday celebration. For hotel reservations, please visit knotts.com.
 
For more information about Knott’s Merry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott’s Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the festive conversation using the hashtag #MerryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

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