Every year, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of the PEANUTS gang start off the new year by taking over the entire park during the Knott’s Berry Farm PEANUTS Celebration! From Jan. 28 to Feb. 26, 2023, tadpoles and their parents are invited to experience all things PEANUTS through this colorful celebration that immerses guests into the famous comic strip.
Our frog squad always has a wonderful time hopping into the memorable world of the PEANUTS gang at the Knott's PEANUTS Celebration. We've packed this guide with all the needed details to plan your upcoming visit. The event produces plenty of nostalgia for us older frogs who grew up watching and reading about the PEANUTS gang, and the tadpoles love it too. When we visited Knott's during the PEANUTS Celebration, we were able to meet plenty of characters in the park, try new foods and experience frogciting entertainment. Keep reading for a full rundown of the new family-friendly shows, tasty eats and comic-strip-themed décor found throughout the park!
Knott's Berry Farm PEANUTS Celebration
Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration Dates & Hours
PEANUTS Celebration activities are available daily, from Jan. 28 through Feb. 26, 2023. Previously, the celebration only took place on weekends (and holidays). This year, it is hoppening every day in 2023. However, you may see fewer entertainment options and characters during the week. Some special food items may also only be available on the weekends. Park hours vary based on the date, so make sure to check the Knott's Berry Farm app before planning your trip. You can find shows and events taking place during the celebration in the app as well. We always recommend arriving before the park opens to experience the shortest lines and smallest crowds of the day.
Best Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration Ticket Options
The PEANUTS Celebration experience is included with Knott's Berry Farm admission. You can purchase discount Knott's Berry Farm Tickets from us, your favorite froggy friends, to save some money for funnel cakes and other scrumptious treats in the park. By purchasing through our deal, you save $40 on weekend at-the-gate ticket prices and $44 during the week. There's also no need to pay any additional taxes or fees on the final price shown (compared to buying directly from Knott's Berry Farm online).
Although we don't sell it, the All-Day Dining Plan offers guests the ability to enjoy a meal every 90 minutes they are in the park. It can save you a lot of money on food in the park. Even a single meal deal can save you some cash. Learn more about it in our Knott's Berry Farm food guide. You can also purchase the deal (through Knott's) using your Undercover Tourist ticket savings and eat for free all day long!
PEANUTS Celebration Entertainment
Keep an eye out for new and returning acts this year, such as the following:
(New!) Charlie Brown's Trivia Challenge (Bird Cage Theater on select dates): How well do you know the PEANUTS gang? You'll find out during this trivia show.
Snoopy's Legendary Rooftop Concert (Calico Mine Stage on select days): When the sun goes down, this concert comes to life! This high-energy rock-and-roll performance, led by the indie band, The Jelly of the Month Club, features the PEANUTS gang. The show provides a family-friendly way to end the day.
The Music Goes 'Round and Around (Camp Snoopy Theater): Get ready to line dance in the aisles as Sally, Schroeder and Snoopy host a retrospective of classic melodies.
It's Your Life, Charlie Brown (Calico Mine Stage on select dates): Charlie Brown gets the surprise of his life in this game show, "It's Your Life." This experience offers music, fun and even some surprise guests.
PEANUTS Sketch School (Bird Cage Theater): If your froglets enjoy the Animation Studio at Disney California Adventure, then they’ll love this activity for sure! Take a break from the lines, rides and food, and learn how to create a PEANUTS masterpiece from the park’s resident art teacher. We drew Peppermint Patty on our visit!
The James Street Trio (Boardwalk BBQ): Grab a savory dish, take a seat and allow the smooth, jazz stylings of Vince Guaraldi to transport you to the world of PEANUTS.
"PEANUTS On the Go" Cavalcade: Dance and sing along with the gang around Charleston Circle. Times for this event can be found on the Knott's Berry Farm app.
Hop tip: Keep an eye out for PEANUTS characters around the Charleston Fountain in Charleston Circle. These character sightings don't always appear on the app.
PEANUTS Characters
There are new and exciting ways to see and interact with the PEANUTS gang during the PEANUTS Celebration. The PEANUTS pals are generally out and about around the park between park opening and 5 p.m. During that time, you can greet Snoopy (at Town Hall), and the rest of the crew, with a hug or a high five!
Don't miss Pig-Pen’s Pig Pen at the Livery Stable. Say hello to horses, donkeys, piglets and Pig-Pen himself while you are there. This is a great stop in the middle of Ghost Town.
Just around the corner from Calico Park, you can play with Linus and Franklin at the PEANUTS Cowboy Jamboree. Froglets are invited to play games from the Wild, Wild West. The games offered include stick horse races, horseshoe tosses and other Western activities, which vary throughout the day. Although this experience may only be available on weekends, a daily schedule of these activities can be found on the Knott's Berry Farm app.
Don't froget — a member of the PEANUTS crew, Marcie, made her Knott's Berry Farm debut last year. Guests can meet her in the heart of Camp Snoopy!
Knott's Food Specialties
There are plenty of frogtastic treats throughout the park specifically made for the PEANUTS Celebration. It's easy to find themed cookies and treats at eateries around the park. Other foods offered may have a PEANUTS connection by name alone, but are still delectable. You can pull up the complete menu on the Knott's Berry Farm app once you're inside the park. Items with an asterisk (*) are included in the dining plan.
Look out for blue-colored food offerings signs at all dining locations throughout the park. These signify that the establishment sells special PEANUTS Celebration items.
Here are some food and beverage offerings for the 2023 celebration:
Wagon Wheel Pizza (available Sat. and Sun.)
- Carnitas, Pineapple, Bacon and Jalapeño Double Stuffed Baked Potato*
- Carnitas, Pineapple, Bacon and Jalapeño Pizza with Cilantro*
Ghost Town Bakery
- Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Homemade Croutons
- Cherry Pie
- Wild Blueberry Bavarian Tart
- Almond Butter Ganache Brownie
- Ultimate Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie
- Peach Cobbler Hand Pie
- Buttermilk Lemon Pound Cake
Calico Tater Bites
- Pepperoni Pizza Tater Bites*
- Sweet Chili Tofu Tater Bites*
Sutter’s Pizza (available Sat. and Sun.)
- Mexican Street Corn and Bacon Pizza*
Sutter’s Grill
- Chocolate, Bacon and Jam Cheeseburger*
Sutter’s Funnel
- Berry French Toast Funnel Cake with Acai Soft Serve
- Cornbread Funnel Cake with Honey and Pulled Pork
Ghost Town Grub (available Sat. and Sun.)
- Berry French Toast Funnel Cake with Vanilla Soft Serve
- Cornbread Funnel Cake with Honey and Pulled Pork
Mrs. Knott’s Pie Kitchen (available on select days)
- Doghouse Shaped Cookie Decorating Kit
Wilderness Broiler
- Thai Curry Fries with Chicken Peanut Satay*
- Mac and Cheese Bites (while quantities last)*
Gourmet Churro Factory
- Carrot Cake Churro with Cream Cheese Filling
Mix-it-Up
- Butter Salted Caramel Snickerdoodle Cookiewich
- Lucy Float with Coca-Cola and Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Sprinkles
Calico Saloon
- Honey Roasted Peanut Amber
- Juice Drop Hazy IPA
- Snickerdoodle White Stout
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Seltzer
- Boysenberry Hef
- Halo Light
- Apple Cider Sangria
- Blackberry, Mint and Cucumber Gin Spritzer
- Raspberry Lychee Spritz with Gin, Chambord, Raspberry Syrup and Prosecco
Judge Roy Bean (available Sat. and Sun.)
- Mini Sugar Donuts
Calico Railroad Bar Booth
- Pineapple Mojito
- Tequila Honeybee
- Assorted Beers
Log Ride Funnel
- Berry French Toast Funnel Cake with Acai Soft Serve
- Cornbread Funnel Cake with Honey and Pulled Pork
Strictly-on-a-Stick (available select days)
- Buffalo Chicken Crunch Sticks*
- Mac and Cheese Crunch Sticks*
Charleston Circle Coffee
- Almond Butter Ganache Brownie
- Ultimate Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie
- Peach Cobbler Hand Pie
- Buttermilk Lemon Pound Cake
Charleston Circle Bar Booth (available select days)
- Pineapple Mojito
- Watermelon and Basil Margarita
- Juice Drop Hazy IPA
- Halo Light
Prop Shop Pizzeria
- Spicy Sausage and Bolognese Rigatoni*
- Chicken Parmesan Stromboli
- Carnitas, Pineapple, Bacon and Jalapeño Pizza with Cilantro*
- Mexican Street Corn and Bacon Pizza*
- Snickerdoodle White Stout
- Blackberry, Mint and Cucumber Gin Spritzer
Boardwalk Bar Booth (available select days)
- Peanut Butter & Jelly Seltzer
- Boysenberry Hef
- IPA
Coasters Diner
- Cubano Panini Burger*
- Avocado and Shrimp Citrus Salad*
Boardwalk BBQ
- Mashed Potato Casserole with Rotisserie Chicken*
- Sesame Peanut Green Beans with Tofu*
- Parmesan Pesto Roasted Potatoes
Grizzly Creek Lodge
- Chipotle Chicken Toastie Sandwich with Tomatoes*
- Mexican Street Corn and Bacon Pizza*
Farm Bakery
- Cherry Pie
- Wild Blueberry Bavarian Tart
- Almond Butter Ganache Brownie
- Ultimate Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookie
- Peach Cobbler Hand Pie
- Buttermilk Lemon Pound Cake
If you want a sweet treat, hop by the Ghost Town Bakery. Pick up kite cookies or colorful sugar cookies featuring designs of PEANUTS characters, among other special goodies.
Knott's PEANUTS Celebration Rides & Other Attractions
Beagle Bonanza (Camp Snoopy): Give your little froglets a break from hopping around and leap aboard the Grand Sierra Railroad instead. This tadpole-sized train ride takes you through a series of fun scenes as the PEANUTS gang prepares for the Beagle Bonanza. Before you know it, you’ll be right in the middle of the bash!
"To the Moon: Snoopy Soars with NASA" Exhibit (Calico Town Hall): If you want to explore the park at a slower pace, take a moment to visit the family-friendly exhibit in Calico Town Hall. There, you can learn about Snoopy's long-lasting relationship with NASA. You can even meet Snoopy and snap an out-of-this-world photo with him.
Comic-Strip Photo Opportunities: Upon entering through the gates, frog families are greeted with vibrant photo opportunities. These photo backdrops revive scenes from the classic PEANUTS comic strip, including many of its beloved cartoons.
Fans of the PEANUTS gang might remember the infamous Charlie Brown & Lucy football gag, Linus getting dragged around by his blanket or Snoopy's insatiable need to always give a kiss. "Smak!"
A jaunt through Camp Snoopy will reveal even more comic-strip vignettes and reminders of some of the most well-known exclamations from the comic strip, which are featured in speech bubbles ("Good Grief!" "Aaugh!" and "My Sweet Babboo!"). The celebration also carries a variety of PEANUTS decor and buntings around the park.
Have a question about Knott's PEANUTS Celebration or the park in general? Drop us a line in the comments below! If you are looking to visit Knott's PEANUTS Celebration, get your discount Knott's Berry Farm tickets from Undercover Tourist.
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