Author - Jerry Paxton

BUENA PARK, CA. (November 2014) – When it comes to holiday dining, no one does it better than Knott’s Berry Farm!  Starting Thanksgiving Day, a bounty of delectable choices await hungry guests, from an all-you-can-eat champagne buffet at the famous Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant; an elegant Thanksgiving meal at the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel or freshly made Thanksgiving Take Home Dinners. The Thanksgiving holiday is only the start of delicious dining on the farm, the Winterfest Buffet and Breakfast With Santa are available throughout the month of December.

The Knott’s Berry Farm Thanksgiving Champagne Buffet will be served on Thursday, November 27 at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant.  The buffet includes all of the holiday classics like succulent oven roasted turkey, a carving station, stuffing, mashed potatoes and more! Guests will not want to miss the mouthwatering dessert selection which features pumpkin, boysenberry and apple pie, and more. Champagne is included while holiday eggnog, sparkling cider, beer and wine are available at an additional price. Also, when you dine at Knott’s your Thanksgiving feast will have a special guest of honor, everyone’s favorite Beagle – Snoopy! Buffet prices are just $39.99+tax for adults, $29.99+tax for seniors (60+) and $17.99+tax for kids (3-11); not including beverage, tax and gratuity.  Children under three eat for free.  The first seating will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 6:00 p.m.  No reservations needed.

The Knott’s Hotel Thanksgiving dinner at Amber Waves is available on Thursday, November 27 from 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Highlights include your choice of butternut squash soup with sage and pumpkin seeds or a crisp garden green salad. A succulent oven roasted turkey with roasted gravy or spiral honey glazed carved ham with boysenberry butter glaze. The dinner includes your choice of two of the following freshly made side dishes: creamy mashed potatoes, roasted sweet potatoes, pan roasted root vegetables, or garlic and almandine green beans.  Meal prices are $18.95 adults, $15.95 seniors (60+) and $8.95 kids (3-11); not including beverage, tax and gratuity.  Children under three eat for free.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling (714) 243-2010.

Leave the cooking to us! Knott’s Thanksgiving Take Home Dinner, serving between 6 – 8 people, includes your choice of a 12 – 14 lb. whole-roasted turkey or an 8 – 10 lb. honey glazed ham. Fixings include: mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, buttered whole kernel corn, country apple stuffing, cranberry sauce, candied yams, one dozen farm baked dinner rolls, bread and butter pickles, butter and boysenberry preserves, and pumpkin or boysenberry pie.  $119.99 price excludes beverages, tax and gratuity. Now throughNovember 25, guests can order online or by calling (714) 220-5006. Pick-up will be available on November 26 from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and November 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The Winterfest Buffet at Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant invites you to enjoy all of the classics Sunday brunches are famous for. Every Sunday in December, the restaurant will offer a fresh array of delicious food with a holiday theme to go along with restaurant’s lavish seasonal decorations. Buffet prices are just $29.99+tax for adults, $22.89+tax for seniors (60+) $13.79+tax for kids (3-11), not including beverage, tax and gratuity.  Children under three eat for free.  No reservations needed.

Also in December, Jolly ol’ St. Nick will make special visits during Breakfast With Santa. Every Saturday starting November 26 – December 20, Santa himself will make special appearances during the breakfast, and kids will be able to share their Christmas wish list with him! The breakfast includes pancakes, french toast, eggs, bacon, fresh fruit and more. Prices are

$14.99+tax for adults and &10.59+tax for kids (3-11). Reservations suggested, but not required.

Starting November 22 – January 4, 2015, make fun part of your holiday tradition at Knott’s Merry Farm! See the all new ice show, Merry Christmas, Snoopy!, and visit Santa’s Christmas Cabin, where guests can meet Santa and savor Knott’s world famous holiday treats. Climb aboard the Calico Railroad for Christmas on Engine 41 and meet Ghost Town residents eager to share their holiday plans. Each evening, come watch Snoopy light up the night in Snoopy’s Merriest Tree Lighting, and then take a walk down Ghost Town’s Main Street as thousands of sparking lights dance to the beat of familiar holiday music while snow gently falls.   November 22–January 4. Tickets available at knotts.com.

The perfect stocking stuffer is now on-sale! 2015 Season Passes include one free admission in 2014, unlimited visits in 2015, as well as access to exciting seasonal events happening year-round at Knott’s Berry Farm. Season Passes offer exclusive discounts, special Passholder events, Bring-a-Friend Days and more.  For affordable year-round fun for everyone on your “nice” list, Season Passes can be purchased online at knotts.com starting at $79.50 or six easy installment payments of just $13.25 until January 4, 2015.

Make fun part of your holiday tradition at Knott’s Merry Farm! To learn more visit knotts.com or call (714) 220-5200. Join the festive conversation using the holiday hashtag #MerryFarm on the Knott’s Facebook or Twitter page.