Knott’s Berry Farm reopens Ghost Town for food and retail event

For the first time since March, guests will be welcomed back into Ghost Town at Knott’s Berry Farm — but not to ride GhostRider or Calico River Rapids.

In a surprise announcement, Knott’s announced Wednesday that Ghost Town will host a new event called “Taste of Calico.”

“During this specially ticketed outdoor event, guests will be able to take a nostalgic stroll through the streets of Calico, sample unique Knott’s culinary creations including boysenberry specialties, visit local crafters and shop at our unique stores,” Knott’s said in a press release.

23 food and beverage options will be available, Knott’s said. To enter, guests will have to buy a “tasting card” online, costing $25 for five food tastings for guests aged 12 and up and $15 for the kids’ card with three tastings.

Boysenberry Sausage (Knott’s)

The menu at each dining location includes:

Judge Roy Bean

Steak Chili with a Boysenberry Cornbread Muffin
Boysenberry Flavored Beer, Wine, or Sangria
Boysenberry Smoothie

Sutter’s Grill

Basil Lemonade
Pulled Pork Sliders
Mac & Cheese Bites with French Fries and a Sriracha Ketchup
Boysenberry BBQ Wings
Samosas with a Boysenberry Chutney

Ghost Town Grub

Mini Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Topping
Mrs. Knott’s Biscuit Bites with Boysenberry Butter Dipping Sauce
Bread Pudding with a Creme Anglaise

Fireman’s BBQ

Boysenberry Sausage on a Hoagie Bun
Roasted Corn with Butter and Cotija Cheese
Basil Lemonade

Wilderness Broiler

Cucumber Lemonade
Deep Fried Potato Chips with an Onion Dip
Pastrami Sandwich on a Pretzel Bun with Boysenberry Mustard and a Side of Chips

Wilderness Dance Hall Patio

Gumbo with Chicken, Shrimp, and Boysenberry Sausage on Basmati Rice
Boysenberry Flavored Beer, Wine, or Sangria
Boysenberry Smoothie

Gourmet Churro Factory

Mini Stuffed Churro with Boysenberry Filling

Mix-It-Up

Boysenberry Jam Sugar Cookiewich
Boysenberry Icee Float
Cucumber Lemonade

While the rest of Knott’s will remain closed, the event will include multiple safety measures meant to limit the spread of COVID-19. All guests will have to wear a face mask, except while eating, and undergo a temperature check before entering the event. Stores will be limited to 50 percent of their normal capacity to allow for physical distancing.

The Taste of Calico runs for only two weekends: July 17-19 and July 24-26. Event hours will be 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

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