Tips and Tricks to Knott's Scary Farm 2023
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There are 29 horrifying nights to experience the 19 haunted attractions, including mazes and scare zones, shows, and more! To plan out your nightmare, take a look at our event guide outlining the fear that fills Knott's Scary Farm. With over 160 acres of fog-filled frights, there's nowhere to hide as every inch of the park is eerily transformed with an abundance of blood-curdling beasts, spine-chilling scares, and unearthly surprises waiting around every corner. Here are some tricks and treats to make it a terrifying experience you won't forget this Halloween season.
Plus, 2023 is the culmination of 50 years of terror in the fully transformed theme park. This is celebration you don't want to miss!
ARRIVAL - Chaperone & Bag Policy
Before arriving, please be aware that Knott's Scary Farm is a haunted nighttime special event and is not recommended for children under 13. There is no child ticket pricing available for this event, only general admission. Our Chaperone Policy will be in place for each night of the event. Clear plastic bags smaller than 12” x 12” x 6” are allowed, as are non-clear wristlets/clutches no larger than 5” x 8” x 2”. All bags are subject to search prior to entry. Park re-entry is not permitted for this event, so if you choose to leave the event, you will not be allowed to re-enter.
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Pro Tip: Make sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Event dates WILL sell out.
Knott's Scary Farm is a special event and requires separate admission. The nighttime event is NOT included with a Knott's Berry Farm Season Pass. A limited number of Knott's Scary Farm Passes are also available, which is valid for event night during the 2023 season. Scary Farm general admission discounts are available for Knott's Berry Farm Season Passholders.
Car Parking is available for $35, and it is recommended that you arrive early. All-Season Parking purchased with a Knott's Berry Farm Season Pass is also valid for Knott’s Scary Farm car parking. All-Season Parking is not valid for Limo parking or in the preferred, metered, or hotel lots.
Pro Tip: If you plan to arrive later, we recommend NOT to exit the freeway on Beach Blvd. Save time by using Knott Ave. or Magnolia Ave.
EARLY ENTRY, SPECIAL TICKETS, AND EXPERIENCES
Knott's Scary Farm opens on event nights at 7 p.m. Boo-fet attendees and select Scary Farm Hotel guests can get a head start on their nightmares before the event opens to the public, with early access to select haunted mazes.
Knott's Scary Farm Hotel Packages - Scream and dream with a Knott's Scary Farm Hotel Package at the Knott's Berry Farm Hotel. Select packages include Scary Farm admission and a Pre-scare dinner, which includes early entry into select areas of the Knott's Scary Farm event. Availability is limited, so make sure to book in advance.
Scary Farm Boo-fet - Munch with the monsters before you face your fears with an all-you-can-eat buffet. This meal includes favorites such as Mrs. Knott's fried chicken, desserts to die for, and much more. After your meal, Boo-fet guests receive early entry to Knott's Scary Farm to be among the first of the night to enjoy select haunted attractions.
Very Important Monster Tour - Get ready to scream in-style with our new Very Important Monster Tour. This all-inclusive tour includes admission to Knott's Scary Farm, a private tour guide for up to 6 hours with priority access to select attractions and shows, general parking, a Boo-Fet dinner, and more!
MAZES
Use the Scary Farm event guide to face your fears right away at one of our three all-new original mazes!
Venture through the mystical Midnight Theater, and enter the silver screen and into a trilogy of horror films. The conniving theater wickedly opens its doors, daring those brave enough to enter Cinema Slasher!
In Room 13, dangerous new cocktail, The Devil’s Elixir, seems to be at the root of the mayhem, but where did it come from? The answers may lie at in the Argive Hotel, where many have checked in… but none have checked out.
The Chilling Chambers honors the first maze in Knott’s Scary Farm’s prestigious history. This horrific new attraction pays homage to Scary Farm’s past, while terrorizing today’s audience and unleashing 50 years of modern terror.
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Pro Tip: Put more fright and delight into your night! Upgrade your ticket with a Fright and Fast Lane wristband to receive priority access to all Scary Farm mazes and select thrill rides.
FOOD
Screaming often works up an appetite. Don't miss an opportunity to enjoy limited-time food offerings before getting in line for your next experience. Such savory bites include Terrifying Teriyaki Meatballs served over Rice with Green Onions and Finger and Toes Fries and Tots combined with Ground Beef, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, and Cilantro. Are you looking for sinister sweets? Try the Jack-o’-Lantern Brownie and Cinema Slasher Funnel Cake: Powdered Sugar, Strawberry Topping, Cinema Candies, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Chocolate Sauce. A complete list of food offerings can be found in the Scary Farm event guide.
If you're looking for a sit-down dining option in the fog, check out Ghost Town Grill. But arrive early as patio seating is limited.
SHOWS
Scream with laughter at the return of The Hanging: Uncancelled. The Lawman has returned to track down the vilest villains of the past year in this pop culture parody stunt extravaganza. No one is safe when the gates of the Wagon Camp swing open.
In the Walter Knott Theater, the all-new stage show, Music, Monsters, & Mayhem will take you on a scintillating and provocative musical journey celebrating 50 years of terror and frights. Featuring a rockin’ score, wild laughs, and a cast of singing and dancing monstrosities bound to get your heart racing!
In Dr. Cleaver Returns, your favorite demented doctor is back for more Halloween hijinks! Grab a seat at the world-famous Bird Cage Theater for a journey into the great beyond.
Pro Tip: Arrive early as capacity is limited for each showing.
At the Calico Mine Stage, grab a seat as the show is about to begin! Your mind will melt at the sights and sounds of the Le Magnifique Carnaval du Grotesque. A collection of death-defying feats and carnival acts that will delight your darkest desires and fill your senses with terror and delight.
SCARE ZONES
The nightmares never end, so as you traverse between mazes and shows, enjoy our five terrifying scare zones. Each has its cast of characters for you to interact with throughout the night.
The newest scare zone, The Gauntlet, is a reimagined version of the fan favorite, where you will again encounter the King and Queen of the realm, maniacal Jesters, brutal Barbarians, wicked Wizards, and lawless Peasants, but they’ve all returned with an onslaught of fresh terror
Step back into the dark decadence of a by-gone era as, The Gore-ing 20's, terrorizes even the bravest and most brutal souls. Here gangsters run illicit hooch for the ghostly revelers as the otherworldly musicians play the music of the damned. Tell the Bouncer the secret password, and you'll have the time of your life for as long as it lasts.
Pro Tip: When you're in this area, be sure to visit the Knott's Bear-y Tales Factory Store, which features the Into the Fog Art Show. Enjoy art pieces that draw inspiration from Knott's Scary Farm's rich 50-year history – select pieces available for purchase. Plus, pick up your Scary Farm souvenirs in this haunted retail experience.
Ghost Town Streets is the original and largest, most terrifying scare zone that started it all. Bands of half-human, half-animal monsters prowl the streets and inhabit the fog, and beware the notoriously stunning sliders, who lunge from fog-filled corners of the land. On the Boardwalk, deviant clowns crave your undying attention in the CarnEVIL scare zone. The Lake underneath Silver Bullet recedes to reveal the Forsaken Lake scare zone, where gothic creatures ravaged by the dark and murky waters wander from their crypts preying on unsuspecting visitors, looking for victims to drag back to their watery graves.
Be sure to download the Official Knott's Berry Farm Mobile app. The mobile app is the best place to find the complete list of entertainment offerings, attraction wait times, and showtimes. Showtimes are subject to change without notice.
Don't miss one of the must-do Halloween activities this season! Knott's Scary Farm is open select nights September 21 – October 31, 2023. Purchase tickets at knottsscaryfarm.com Join the conversation on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok with #ScaryFarm50
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