The time is almost here for one of the biggest events of the season. What do you get when you take all there is wrapped up in a tiny little boysenberry and explode onto the scene with some of the best recipes known to man? The 2016 Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival.

The boysenberry festival takes place March 19 through April 3, 2016.

The 16-day food festival features over 70, one-of-a-kind boysenberry inspired fare, drinks and more, the Wine and Craf t Brew Tasting Garden, plus live entertainment and fun the whole family will love! From sun up to sun down, the festival features dueling fiddlers, PEANUTS Party in the Park, vine dancing, live music, Jammin’ in the Dark (a nighttime dance party). Festivalgoers can also shop for the perfect handmade gift at dozens of craft vendors located in Ghost Town. The limited-time festival is included with admission to Knott’s Berry Farm; however, there is a fee to purchase each of the food items.

As part of the festival, the Wine and Craft Brew Tasting Garden, located inside of Ghost Town’s Wilderness Dance Hall, will feature boysenberry wine, beer and cider, plus an assortment of wine and craft brew labels, in addition to a variety of gourmet food that’s just bursting with flavor.

Lets dive right into some of the amazing dishes to be served at this years boysenberry festival.

Alligator-and-Cheese-Curds — Alligator and Cheese Curds

Boysenberry Chicken and Sausage Sandwich

Boysenberry-BBQ-Ribs — Boysenberry BBQ Ribs

Fish-and-Chips-Sandwich with a Boysenberry Tartar Sauce

Salmon-Salad-with-boysenberry-vinegrette — Salmon Salad with boysenberry vinegrette

Additional menu items include the following.

Craft beer and wine vendors – boysenberry wine, boysenberry cider and Belgium boysenberry beer

Boysenberry trifle (vanilla cake piece, frozen boysenberry, soft serve ice cream, and whipped cream)

Berry Market™ Boysenberry BBQ Sauce smothered on an assortment of other delectable treats (an original Knott’s Berry Farm creation)

Boysenberry meatballs

Boysenberry panna cotta

Plus much, much more.

Boysenberry Bites Tasting Card

Want to try several of the boysenberry items and not sure where to start? Check out the Boysenberry Bites Tasting Card. For only $25, guests can sample the following menu items.

1. Boysenberry BBQ Short Ribs at Spurs Chophouse
2. Spicy Boysenberry BBQ Wings
3. Fried Alligator Bites with Fries & Boysenberry Aioli at Sutter’s
4. Boysenberry BBQ Meatballs near Churro Factory
5. Boysenberry Panna Cotta with Almond Crumble at Ghost Town Bakery
6. Boysenberry Dessert Flautas at Ghost Town Grub

The Boysenberry Bites Tasting Card can be purchased at Sutters Grill, Pemmican Pickle, the Calico Saloon, the Churro Factory, the Berry Stand at the entrance of Ghost Town, the Ghost Town Bakery and at the Gold Trails Hotel.

You can also purchase a $25 wine and beer tasting card that includes a snack.

We want to hear from you! Let us know below in the comments which boysenberry festival items were your favorite or which left more to be desired.

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