Ring in 2024 at Knott’s Merry Farm

Countdown the final hours of the year with
a spectacular firework display and a night full of fun!

he countdown to the New Year is on at Knott’s Merry Farm with special fireworks, live entertainment, and special extended hours for the one-night event. Guests have a chance to say goodbye to the final moments of 2023 at Knott’s as the park celebrates with memorable festivities including Merry Farm seasonal performances throughout the day on December 31st. The enchanting Knott’s New Year’s Eve celebration gives guests front row seats to the final event of the year as the park rings in 2024 with a park wide-party unlike any other and everyone is invited.

The New Year’s celebration features entertaining activities for the whole family including a family-friendly comedian, live bands, swing dancing and more. Guests are invited to count down the final moments of 2023 with festive music, party hats and noisemakers making this night extra special. The spectacular firework celebration sets the skies above Knott’s ablaze at the stroke of midnight as colorful fireworks light the start of the New Year. The nighttime extravaganza offers a stress-free night perfect for family and friends to come together and create new memories by starting a new tradition by celebrating New Year’s Eve at Knott’s.

This year’s line-up of can’t miss entertainment are:

• At the Midnight Fireworks Spectacular, guests can ring in the New Year with a bang as the park’s skies wonderfully light up for an aerial fireworks display that will leave the young and young at heart in awe.
• Visit Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies at Wagon Camp for the best entertainment this side of the Santa Ana freeway that will have the crowd’s toes tappin’, hands clappin’ and guts bustin’.
• DJ HowLy brings the party to the farm for a special New Year’s celebration, with high energy music and dancing taking place at the Calico Mine Stage. Plus a 9PM countdown to celebrate with our East Coast friends!
• Next to the Calico Mine Stage, the PEANUTS characters will be posing for pictures with guests to celebrate the New Year in their favorite party outfits.
• Surf on by Boardwalk BBQ where you can catch PianoMania Dueling Pianos. These two talented musicians go head-to-head in a musical battle you won't want to miss.
• Fiesta Plaza will feature Adelaide Pilar playing upbeat Latin music.
• The Calico Mine Stage will blast unforgettable pop and rock music courtesy of the band Midnight Hiatus.  It’ll have guests dancing in the aisles.
• Family-friendly comedian, Chipper Lowell, brings his hilarious comedy, magic and audience participation to the Bird Cage Theatre.
• Jitterbug Pop Swing Band, Dance Instructors, and the Jitterbug Jumpers are on hand to play the slickest standards ever. Swing, sway and jump with the hippest cats in town. The Jitterbug Pop Swing Band provides the tunes and you’re invited to dance the night away in the legendary Boardwalk Ballroom. Dance instruction classes included!
• A New Year’s Eve celebration is not complete without a delicious meal. Spur’s Chop House is serving up a special New Year’s Eve Buffet from 3:30pm – 9:30pm. The buffest includes party favors and a champagne toast! Walk up only.

WHEN:        
Knott’s New Year’s Eve Celebration is included with regular daytime admission. Park hours on New Year’s Eve are 9am to 1am.

WHERE:       
Knott’s Berry Farm - 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620

A 2024 Knott’s Season Pass is a great way to visit on New Year’s Eve. A new 2024 Season Pass includes unlimited visits in 2023 and 2024 with no blackout dates, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2024 to Knott’s Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes unlimited admission in 2024 to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City Waterpark with no blackout dates.
For more information visit knotts.com

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