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3/21/2018

Knott's Berry Farm HangTime Update - March 21, 2018

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During our visit to the Boysenberry Festival we of course had to take a look at the progress of HangTime. 

As you should know by now, the track has been completed and testing has begun (sadly not during our visit). 

As you can see from the pics below, progress is now being made on the station, store and queue!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Soon to be the home for all your HangTime needs 
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If you'll look closely, some of the windows already have glass 
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The station is coming along nicely 
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All new mural which will look great with the ride in action 
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So many twists and turns 
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Some landscaping should be starting very soon 
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This was also our first visit since the Sky Cabin reopened so we of course had to get some aerial shots 
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Switchbacks right in the middle of all the action 
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DIRT!!! 
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And in another bit of awesome news, Xcelerator was testing but sadly never opened while we were at the park. If it hasn't reopened already, it's most likely coming very soon. 
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Related Updates: 
  • Knott's Boysenberry Festival Opening Weekend Report 
  • Knott's Boysenberry Festival Tasting Preview
  • Pre-Season Tour at California's Great America
  • Cedar Fair Announces All New Attractions for 2018 Season
  • Trip Report: Canada's Wonderland - A Beautiful Park with two Top 20 Coasters​


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3/19/2018

Knott's Boysenberry Festival 2018 - Opening Weekend Report

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Over the weekend we were invited out to Knott's Berry Farm to check out this years Boysenberry Festival. 

This is one of our favorite events of the year at any park and this year was definitely not a disappointment. Great food, amazing park. 

​Let's get to the good stuff shall we!! 

Written by Gregg Condon
Welcome to the Knott's Boysenberry Festival!! 
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If you'd like to take some of the event home you can get your own Boysenberry Plant!! 
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But we're just here for the food. =) 
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Our first of the day, Pierogis and Short Ribs. Both were absolutely amazing of course. I'm also not a big "Sour Cream" person, but Boysenberry Sour Cream? I'm all over it!! 
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We also had to try the Coconut Macaroon, it was delightful and we still have one left. Guess what I'm eating after I finish this update. (Hey, I had a good workout today) =) 
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Some of the booths are inside, some like the Chicken Wings are outside. 
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Let's check out some of the amazing springtime decorations!! 
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Where's the fog? =) 
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Moo
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Some amazing artwork was on display in Wilderness Dance Hall
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Look closely at the Timber Mountain Log Ride one =) 
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Love the Huff and Puff ... still want a grown up version of this classic ride 
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Let's eat some more food shall we!! 
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Boysenberry Sausage ... this was quite simply my favorite thing we ate all day 
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Boysenberry Quesadilla and Boysenberry Cornbread. You can get the Cornbread at the Boardwalk BBQ. 
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Elote ... ​fantástico
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The Boysenberry Hummus had a surprising kick to it, but it was yummy 
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Not usually a fan of Boba, but loved this. 
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Here's what's on the Tasting Card this year. 

You have 8 items to try, but it's not one for each item. You could get 8 of the same thing if you want this year. A nice change that allows you to revisit some favorites later in the day. And that's what we did. We tried everything once, and then had our favorites again later. 

Also, keep an eye on the a 'la carte prices, as the Macaroon is only $1.59 whereas most of the other items are $7-$8. 
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Sadly we forgot to go back and get some of this later in the day 
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A look at the plethora of Boysenberry Merchandise 
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We had an amazing time as always, the park was busy, but didn't seem too bad to move around and get food. All of the lines moved very quickly and we had a fantastic time. 

 Be sure to check out the Boysenberry Festival until April 9 . Click the link for full details. 

We'll be back tomorrow with a full HangTime update!! 

Related Updates: 
  • Knott's Boysenberry Festival Tasting Preview
  • Pre-Season Tour at California's Great America
  • Holiday HangTime Update From Knott's Berry Farm
  • Cedar Fair Announces All New Attractions for 2018 Season
  • Trip Report: Canada's Wonderland - A Beautiful Park with two Top 20 Coasters​


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3/7/2018

Knott's Boysenberry Festival Tasting Preview

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This past Tuesday Knott's Berry Farm held their Boysenberry Festival tasting event and we were invited out to check out the event. 

Scott and Buffy were on hand to take in all of the amazing boysenberry goodness. 

​Be sure you bring your appetite for this update. 

Written by Scott and Buffy Linder 
​One of the most anticipated events of the year at Knott’s Berry Farm is their annual Boysenberry Festival. If you like good food or boysenberries (or good food AND boysenberries) then this year’s festival will NOT disappoint. Let us look at what you will be able to get during this upcoming 23-day food fest:
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​One of the things they like to highlight is all of the new Boysenberry-themed merchandise you can get. Some new stuff this year – Boysenberry Bacon jerky, sugar-free Boysenberry Punch concentrate, Boysenberry Jelly Mini-pies and more! 
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​Regular and Sugar-Free Boysenberry Punch concentrate!
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​Boysenberry Rock Candy Sticks, with Boysenberry Cream Soda on the left and Boysenberry Chocolate Bars on the right.
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​Boysenberry Bark Bars!
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​Boysenberry Chocolate Popcorn.
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​Boysenberry Chocolate Almonds and Caramel Bites.
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​Some Boysenberry (You sense a theme here?) Jelly Mini-Pies.
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​Boysenberry Peanut Butter Jelly Cups.
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​And that’s not including some T-shirts and Boysenberry Cotton Candy you can get during the Festival as well. Now, for some fantastic food! They really run the gamut here from a Boysenberry Hummus to a Boysenberry Quesadilla. I will be quiet now and just let you enjoy the food pics!
 
Boysenberry Hummus and Grilled Pita
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​Boysenberry Quesadilla with Mozzarella, Cotija Cheese, Boysenberry Salsa and Sour Cream
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Boysenberry Cheddar Cheese Pierogi topped with Bacon, Onions and Boysenberry Sour Cream
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​Wine Tasting Plate
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​Boysenberry Elote with Boysenberry Mayo, Butter and Parmesan Cheese
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​Boysenberry Chicken Wings with Boysenberry BBQ Sauce
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​Boysenberry Short Ribs
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​Boysenberry Mini Sausage on a Bun
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Yes. That is a real 2-foot long hot dog on a boysenberry bun. 
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​Boysenberry Cake
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​Their famous Boysenberry Funnel Cake
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Boysenberry Chocolate-dipped Strawberries

Editors Note: OMG, can't wait to try these on the 18th 
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​Boysenberry Cookiewich
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​Their signature Boysenberry Pies
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​Boysenberry Macaroons
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​Boysenberry Stuffed Churro
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​In addition to those there were also their Boysenberry Cheesecake Popsicles, dipped in a Boysenberry Chocolate fountain (Those were fantastic!), a Boysenberry Pie Milkshake and a Boysenberry Boba Tea.
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​Let’s not forget they have a pretty good Boysenberry Beer, too!
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We were able to try most of the dishes shown above. Everything was very good. That is not even an exaggeration. The chefs at Knott’s are getting very good using Boysenberries in both sweet and savory applications. A lot of the savory dishes you try you might expect a sweet component to the dish with the incorporation of the boysenberries…but you don’t.
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So what were some of our favorites? According to the chefs here they really do try to make it so everything is really good and it’s hard to pick favorites. It really is! That said the standouts for me were the Boysenberry Short Rib – falling apart and just melt-in-your-mouth delicious …
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​…and the Boysenberry Mini Sausage on a Bun with a choice of Boysenberry Ketchup, Boysenberry Relish or Boysenberry Mustard. I had the mustard.
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​My wife, however, loved the Boysenberry BBQ Wings. These are a returning champion as they keep coming back every year. They are THAT good!
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​This year Knott’s is also including a small art festival titled “Tied Up In Knott’s” where select local artists are having their works showcased. It’s some really neat art and you should check it out when you visit!
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Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival 2018 runs from March 16th to April 8th. 

Click here for more details on the Knott's Boysenberry Festival 2018

Thanks to Scott and Buffy for the amazing report. We hope you all enjoyed!! 

Related Updates: 
  • Pre-Season Tour at California's Great America
  • Holiday HangTime Update From Knott's Berry Farm
  • Knott's Scary Farm Opening Weekend - The Original is still the best 
  • Cedar Fair Announces All New Attractions for 2018 Season
  • Trip Report: Canada's Wonderland - A Beautiful Park with two Top 20 Coasters​


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