While the future of amusement parks opening in California anytime soon due to COVID-19 restrictions across the State, Knott’s Berry Farm is opening a new outside special ticketed event throughout the streets of Calico. If you recall, parks also shut down ahead of Knott’s holding their legendary boysenberry festival. To help combat those loses, Knott’s Berry Farm will be hosting a special Taste of Calico event on select weekends.

Limited time, Taste of Calico dates are as follows:

Friday, July 17: 4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, July 18: 4 PM – 10 PM
Sunday, July 19: 12 PM – 8 PM
Friday, July 24: 4 PM – 10 PM
Saturday, July 25: 4 PM – 10 PM
Sunday, July 26: 12 PM – 8 PM
Friday, July 31: 12 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, Aug. 1: 12 PM – 9 PM
Sunday, Aug. 2: 12 PM – 8 PM
Friday, Aug. 7: 12 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, Aug. 8: 12 PM – 9 PM
Sunday, Aug. 9: 12 PM – 8 PM

The event is not part of your normal season pass and everyone must purchase a tasting card to gain entry to Calico.

Regular tasting cards (ages 12+) are priced at $25 (plus tax) and will include five food tastings and Jr. (ages 3-11) tasting cards are $15 (plus tax) and include three tastings, children two and under are free. Season passholders save 10% on the cost of tasting cards for the event. 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. To ensure physical distancing, admission will be limited each day and may sell out. Dining and drink plans are not valid for Taste of Calico.

The following Taste of Calico menu items will be available during the event.

Sutter’s Grill

Basil Lemonade
Pulled Pork Sliders
Mac & Cheese Bites with French Fries and a Sriracha Ketchup
Boysenberry BBQ Wings
Samosas with a Boysenberry Chutney

Ghost Town Grub

Mini Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Topping
Mrs. Knott’s Biscuit Bites with Boysenberry Butter Dipping Sauce
Bread Pudding with a Crème Anglaise

Fireman’s BBQ

Boysenberry Sausage on a Hoagie Bun
Roasted Corn with Butter and Cotija Cheese
Basil Lemonade

Wilderness Broiler

Cucumber Lemonade
Deep Fried Potato Chips with an Onion Dip
Pastrami Sandwich on a Pretzel Bun with Boysenberry Mustard and a Side of Chips

Wilderness Dance Hall Patio

Gumbo with Chicken, Shrimp, and Boysenberry Sausage on Basmati Rice
Boysenberry Flavored Beer, Wine, or Sangria
Boysenberry Smoothie

Gourmet Churro Factory

Mini Stuffed Churro with Boysenberry Filling
Mix-It-Up

Boysenberry Jam Sugar Cookiewich
Boysenberry Icee Float
Cucumber Lemonade

Judge Roy Bean

Steak Chili with a Boysenberry Cornbread Muffin
Boysenberry Flavored Beer, Wine, or Sangria
Boysenberry Smoothie

Gluten, Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Options

Sutter’s Grill:

GF – Pulled pork slider served on 1 Gluten Friendly bun (or pulled pork served by itself)
GF and Vegan/Vegetarian- Fries served a la carte
GF – Boysenberry BBQ Wings
GF and Vegan/Vegetarian – Basil Lemonade
Vegetarian – Mac and Cheese Bites served with Fries
Vegetarian – Samosas

Ghost Town Grub:

Vegetarian: Bread Pudding, Mini Funnel Cake, Mrs. Knott’s Biscuit Bites
No gluten friendly or vegan items on the Tasting Card at this location

Fireman’s BBQ:

GF – Roasted Corn on the Cobb with all toppings
GF – Boysenberry Sausage on a Gluten Friendly bun
GF and Vegan/Vegetarian- Basil Lemonade
Vegan – Roasted Corn on the Cobb with NO toppings
Vegetarian – Roasted Corn on the Cobb with all toppings

Wilderness Broiler:

GF – Pastrami and mustard on a Gluten Friendly bun
GF – Deep Fried Potato Chips with Onion Dip
GF and Vegan/Vegetarian – Cucumber Lemonade
Vegan – Deep Fried Potato Chips with NO Onion Dip
Vegetarian – Deep Fried Potato Chips with Onion Dip

Wilderness Dance Hall Patio:

GF and Vegan/Vegetarian – All Beverages served at this location
No food item at this location is gluten friendly

Gourmet Churro Factory:

Vegetarian – Stuffed Mini Churro
No gluten friendly or vegan items on the Tasting Card at this location

Mix-it-Up:

GF – Boysenberry Icee Float
Vegetarian – Boysenberry Jam Sugar Cookiewich
No gluten friendly items on the Tasting Card at this location

Judge Roy Bean

GF and Vegan/Vegetarian – All Beverages served at this location
GF – Steak Chili with a Gluten Friendly Boysenberry Corn Muffin
No vegan or vegetarian friendly items on the Tasting Card at this location

As Knott’s Berry Farm continues to follow state, local and CDC health guidelines, these are the new safety measures and operational changes we are establishing to ensure the safety of our guests. Here is what to expect when visiting:

· Admission will be limited each day to ensure physical distancing

· Upon arrival, guests will be asked to enter a temperature screening and security checkpoint at the main gate

· All associates and guests must wear a facial covering while visiting Taste of Calico or the Knott’s California Marketplace store locations and restaurants – masks are not required while eating.

· Frequently touched surfaces will be disinfected daily and sanitized frequently. This includes but is not limited to cash counters, scanners, EMV readers, pens at cashier counters, register screens, store fixtures, door handles, and shopping baskets.

· Signage is present to aid guests in the proper direction of travel and as a reminder to practice social distancing.

· Seating will be spaced out throughout the Taste of Calico event footprint

· Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the event area.

· All associates are screened, including temperature and symptom checks using CDC guidelines before being allowed on the property to work.

· Associates have been trained on the importance of hand washing, physical distancing, and overall hygiene.

· Separate entrances and exits will appear at some store locations.

· Store occupancy is limited to less than 50% of the normal building capacity. Queue lines outside of store locations with six-foot markers are present where applicable.

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