What to Eat at the Boysenberry Festival

If you’re berry hungry, this post is for you! The 2024 Boysenberry Festival brings 75+ boysenberry inspired dishes to Knott’s Berry Farm March 8, 2024.  It’s a celebration going back to its roots, as Knott’s Berry Farm honors the entreprenurial spirit of Walter Knott and his early berry stands.

I received complimentary admission in order to facilitate this review.  This post may contain affiliate links.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

The best way to taste the flavors of the festival is with a Tasting Card.  For $55, you can try 6 different items from the select menu.  I love the flexibility this year, allowing you to mix and match your tasting cards items to your liking.  6 servings of Boysenberry Elote, please.

2024 Boysenberry Festival Tasting Card

Gold Mine Trail Booth

• Boysenberry Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Cup
• Chicken Tikka Marsala with Boysenberry Curry Sauceover Steamed White Rice
• Boysenberry BBQ Beef Barbacoa on Mac & Cheese with Green Onions
• Boysenberry Pulled Pork over Pastel de Elote
• Peach and Cheese Burrata Caprese Salad with a Boysenberry Dressing
• Cucumber and Boysenberry Lemonade
• Boysenberry West Coast IPA
• Boysenberry Blonde
• Boysenberry Wine
• Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slice
• Boysenberry Watermelon Seltzer
• Boysenberry Shortbread Cookie Ale
• Boysenberry Kombucha
• Boysenberry Juice, Mint, and Cucumber Gin Spritzer
• Boysenberry Rimmed Espresso Martini with Lavender Sprinkles

Miner’s Mac and Spuds

• Berry Mango Smoothie
• Double Stuffed Baked Potato with Boysenberry BBQ Pulled Pork and Green Onions
• Potato and Corn Chowder with Boysenberry Crostini and Boysenberry Drizzle
• Brownie and Boysenberry Parfait

Ghost Town Bakery

• Cucumber and Boysenberry Lemonade
• Boysenberry Bundt Cake
• Lemon Bar with a Boysenberry Compote
• Lemon and Boysenberry Gourmet Cookie
• Vegan Boysenberry Chia Parfait
• Boysenberry and Chocolate Stuffed Cookie
• Warm Spam Musubi with a Boysenberry Soy Sauce

Silver Bullet Booth

• Roasted Vegetable Lettuce Wrap with a Boysenberry Tahini Sauce
• Beef and Chorizo Boysenberry Chili over Boysenberry Mashers
• Boysenberry BBQ Beef Barbacoa on Mac & Cheesewith Green Onions
• Boysenberry Dippin’ Dots
• Boysenberry Hef
• Boysenberry Watermelon Seltzer
• Boysenberry Wine
• Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slice
• Boysenberry Punch and Pineapple Juice Rum Runner

Calico Railroad Bar Booth

• Boysenberry Juice, Mint, and Cucumber Gin Spritzer
• Boysenberry Punch and Pineapple Juice Rum Runner
• Boysenberry Seltzer
• Boysenberry Wine
• Boysenberry Imperial Cider
• Boysenberry Shortbread Cookie Ale
• Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slice
• Boysenberry Slap IPA
• Boysenberry Lager
• Boysenberry Hef
• Boysenberry Blonde

Chow House

• Boysenberry Lemonade with Mint
• Boysenberry Gourmet Cookie A la Mode
• Boysenberry ICEE Float with Boysenberry Soft Serve

Chow House Booth

• Elote or Esquites with Boysenberry Butter, Boysenberry Mayo, and Cotija Cheese
• Boysenberry Pulled Pork over Pastel de Elote

Everyone needs to try the Boysenberry Elote, or Mexican street corn.  It’s juicy corn on the cob on a stick, smothered with boysenberry goodness.  The savory options at the festival have just a hint of berry flavor.  This is a great starting point if you’re not sure you’re going to love boysenberry.

Ghost Town Grub

• Mini Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Ice Creamand Powdered Sugar
• Brownie Bite and Boysenberry Parfait

Wilderness Dance Hall Patio Booth

• Pork Loin Slices over Mashed Potatoes with a Creamy Boysenberry Mustard Sauce
• Boysenberry BBQ Beef Barbacoa on Mac & Cheese with Green Onions
• Boysenberry West Coast IPA
• Boysenberry Blonde
• Boysenberry Wine
• Boysenberry Sangria with an Orange Slice
• Boysenberry Seltzer

Wilderness Dance Hall

• Cucumber and Boysenberry Lemonade
• Charcuterie Board – Goat Cheese, Salami, Pepperoni, Crackers, Boysenberry Apricot Jam,and Boysenberry Mustard
• Boysenberry Cobbler
• Blackened Shrimp Stir Fry with Lemon Rice and a Boysenberry Teriyaki Sauce
• Boysenberry BBQ Chicken Wings
• Boysenberry and Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Veggies
• Boysenberry Juice, Mint,and Cucumber Gin Spritzer
• Boysenberry Punch and Pineapple Juice Rum Runner
• Boysenberry West Coast IPA
• Boysenberry Rimmed Espresso Martini with Lavender Sprinkles
• Plus, other Beverages

Wilderness Dogs and Drinks

• Boysenberry Sausage on a Hoagie with a Boysenberry and Sauerkraut Slaw
• Plant-Based Frank with a Boysenberry Mustard on a Vegan or Gluten Free Bun
• Beef and Chorizo Boysenberry Chili Poutinewith Cheese Curds
• Boysenberry and Chocolate Stuffed Cookie
• Boysenberry Lemonade with Mint

Prop Shop Pizzeria

• Boysenberry Sausage and Hot Honey Pizza with Ricotta and Basil
• Caprese Stuffed Portobello with a Boysenberry Balsamic Drizzle
• Boysenberry Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Cup
• Boysenberry Slap Tropical IPA Beer
• Boysenberry Rimmed Espresso Martini with Lavender Sprinkles

Items and locations subject to change without notice.

In my family of six, we have three vegetarians and three meat-eaters.  We shared our tasting cards as 6 full-sized items can go a long way. 

Insider Hack: Check out a la carte pricing. For frequent visitors like myself, you can save tastings for more expensive items.

Vegetarian Options at the Boysenberry Festival

2024 brings vegetarian main dish options to Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival, including some featured on the Tasting Card. 

• Peach and Cheese Burrata Caprese Salad with a Boysenberry Dressing
• Potato and Corn Chowder with Boysenberry Crostini and Boysenberry Drizzle
• Vegan Boysenberry Chia Parfait
• Roasted Vegetable Lettuce Wrap with a Boysenberry Tahini Sauce
• Elote or Esquites with Boysenberry Butter, Boysenberry Mayo, and Cotija Cheese
• Boysenberry and Parmesan Polenta with Roasted Veggies
• Plant-Based Frank with a Boysenberry Mustard on a Vegan or Gluten Free Bun

Boysenberry Drinks & Sweets 

Boysenberry desserts offer a stronger kick of the berry flavor that I just adore.  We all know that you’re going to walk off the calories as you stroll through Knott’s Berry Farm, so we won’t even worry about how many desserts are consumed.

There’s a variety of beer, wine, and other adult beverages making Knott’s Boysenberry Festival a wonderful outing for date night or with a group of friends.

Since we are talking about drinks, I have to mention there are some really fun beverages to take home too.  We love the bottled sodas, including sugar-free options.

 It’s been a while since I mentioned Boysenberry Elote, so I’ll do that again now. 

Wine and Craft Brew Tasting Garden

Pick up a Wine and Craft Brew Tasting Card for $25 to get 6 samples of wine or craft brew in the Wilderness Dance Hall.  It’s a great way to unwind from all the fun with friends.  My favorite is to have the barkeep mix the boysenberry beer and cider together.  While you’re enjoying your drinks, check out the new “Tied Up in Knott’s” art show.  It’s a tribute to all things Knott’s Berry Farm.  The original art pieces are available for sale, plus prints for sale in the Mystery Lodge.

The Boysenberry Festival is such a fun and flavorful way to celebrate Orange County history.  If you’re looking to experience each Season of Fun at Knott’s Berry Farm, grab a Season Pass.  Celebrate all things boysenberry now through April 8th.  Did I mention not to miss the Boysenberry Elote?