When the Peanuts Celebration was first introduced in 2018 at Knott’s Berry Farm and Kings Island, and then expanded to Carowinds and Valleyfair in 2019, we were big fans. Not because we are necessarily huge Snoopy and Charlie Brown fans, but because it gave the parks the opportunity to introduce new menu items throughout the parks, with many of the items on the dining plan.

Sadly the Peanuts Celebration only survived at Knott’s. So imagine our elation when we received notice that the Peanuts Celebration is coming to California’s Great America in 2023!

The brand-new PEANUTS Celebration welcomes beloved fans of all ages to join the PEANUTS gang for memorable, family-friendly fun starting April 1 through April 30. Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Peppermint Patty, and your favorite characters as they take over the park, bringing joy and laughter for the young and the young at heart. An enticing menu of PEANUTS-inspired cuisine with exciting flavor combinations are sure to make happy bellies. Incredible photo ops have guests stepping into the iconic Charles M. Schulz comic strips, experiencing California’s Great America like never before!

With adventurous flavors and presentation, the food menu for PEANUTS Celebration is an experience in itself. American Café will offer four specialty hot dogs, including a taste testers’ favorite, “The Andy Dog.” This bacon-wrapped hot dog with caramelized onions, jalapeños, cotija cheese and chipotle aioli is served on a warm brioche bun. The Snack Shack will be the spot to try the Pulled Pork Mac ‘n’ Cheese, the Fried Pickle Chips with Honey Mustard, or both. Sweet Treats offers desserts such as the new “Tooty Fruity Funnel Cake” that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Or satisfy your craving with a twist on the classic PB&J by trying it deep fried in a funnel cake batter, topped with a generous amount of powdered sugar and yummy chocolate drizzle.

California’s Great America Peanuts Celebration Menu

American Cafe
– The Andy Dog (bacon wrapped, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, pickled jalapenos, cotija cheese) *Dining Plan eligible
– Snoopy Dog (bacon wrapped) *Dining Plan eligible
– Beagle Scout Dog (roasted poblano mac n cheese) *Dining Plan eligible
– The Olaf (chili, cheese, onions) *Dining Plan eligible

Merle’s
– Mango Twirler (Mango Syrup, Orange Juice, Tequila flavored Sabe Blanco, Tajin rim)
– The Mint Blazer (Chocolate Mint mixed with Tequila flavored Sabe Blanco)
– Patriot Punch (Blue Hawaiian with rum flavored Sabe Gold)
– The Gold Rush (Banana flavored mixer with rum flavored Sabe Gold)

Sierra Creek Lodge
– Juicy Lucy Burger *Dining Plan eligible
– Peppi Fries (Fries covered in mozzarella cheese, marinara sauce, pepperoni)

Snack Shack
– Fried Pickle Chips
– Pulled Pork Mac n Cheese

Outside Snoopy’s Boutique
– Mango Twirler (Mango Syrup, Orange Juice, Tequila flavored Sabe Blanco, Tajin rim)
– The Mint Blazer (Iced Hot Chocolate Mint mixed with Tequila flavored Sabe Blanco)
– Patriot Punch (Blue Hawaiian with rum flavored Sabe Gold)
– The Gold Rush (Banana flavored mixer with rum flavored Sabe Gold)

– Dreamsicle Float (Orange Fanta, Vanilla Ice Cream)
– Mini Blazer (Iced hot chocolate with hint of mint)
– Jr. Patriot (Non-alcoholic Pina Colada with pineapple juice and blueberry syrup)
– Shirley Temple Float (Grenadine and Sprite, Vanilla Ice Cream)

Churro Factory
– Peanut Butter Churro w/Grape Jelly Sauce

Sweet Treats
– PB&J Deep Fried Sandwich
– Tooty Fruity Funnel Cake

The five-week PEANUTS Celebration will have its opening weekend Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, and include special Thursday and Friday operational days throughout the month until April 30. The park will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in April, and 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, operational days.

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