We’re happy and honored to be part of the 2018 Knott’s Berry Farm #BerryBloggers program. This blog post is part of our partnership with Knott’s Berry Farm where we’d like to share our best tips for Knotts Ghost Town Alive!
Knott’s Berry Farm is one of our favorite go-to places for family fun. It’s always full of adventures and really quite affordable.
Knott’s Ghost Town Alive! is one of the highlights of the summer season at Knott’s Berry Farm. Fans of Ghost Town Alive! wait all year long to immerse themselves in the fun and ever-changing interactive ‘Founder’s Day’ events.
Fans tend to blend right in with the ‘real’ townsfolk of Calico. After all, once sworn in as a citizen, we all are ‘real’ townsfolk and bonafide citizens of Calico!
Ghost Town Alive! is an interactive event without equal! Long time fans and newbies alike love it all the same. Last year was our first time playing along. We simply could’t wait to immerse ourselves again this year. And our grandkids can’t get enough of the experience!
Here are our best tips for Knott’s Ghost Town Alive! You’re sure to have an awesome time involving yourself in the many and varied Calico festivities.
- Arrive early!
The gates to Knott’s Berry Farm will open at 9:30am, That’s one half hour before the actual ‘rope drop’ at 10:00am. After entering the park make your way to the entrance to Calico at Main Street. The Mayor (seen above in the top hat), and other townsfolk will give you a big rootin’ tootin’ welcome, complete with a bit of gunslinging!
- Grab a newspaper at the Calico Gazette and check out the days schedule on the back page.
This will give you a guideline on where to be for the fun and games of Ghost Town Alive! But remember, not all of the day’s activities are printed and planned. Get to know the townsfolk and listen to what’s going on. They’re quick to share everyone’s business by word of mouth, if you know what we mean.
- Have fun dressing for the wild, wild west!
You can’t go wrong dressing up for Ghost Town Alive! You can’t wear too little or too much to fit in. Wear what you want and have fun with it. And if you don’t have a lot of western garb in your closet, check out this awesome deal at Knott’s Berry Farm. The Commemorative Ghost Town Alive 2018 Role-play Combo is only $16.99. It includes a t-shirt, bandana, and a commemorative pin. It’s really an awesome deal. You can find the combo at the General Store. And don’t forget to check out the incredible candy counter while you’re there!
- Get sworn in as a citizen of Calico!
It’s easy peasy and a kick in the pants! Just stop by the Town Hall and tell them that you want to be a citizen of Calico. You’ll get sworn in, sign the book, and that’s it. You’re official!
- Vote!
The Ghost Town Alive! story changes every year, AND is ever changing on a daily basis. You really don’t know what exactly will happen. Daily outcomes totally depend on you, me and everyone else visiting Calico for the day. How the story all unfolds depends on how the vote goes and how the townsfolk react to what’s going on.
- Get to know the townsfolk!
You will love the people of Calico. We’re here to tell you: they welcome you to Calico and make you feel right at home. They all have a story to tell and are eager to share theirs with you. You may even find yourself making a new best friend!
- Get up and dance at the Founder’s Day Celebration Hoedown!
The whole town joins together at dusk for the Founder’s Day Hoedown. Everyone! Sheriff, Mayor, bankers, train robbers, saloon girls. Everyone! And you need not have a dance partner to participate. Just join in for the time of your life.
Be ready for a good old fashioned, knee-slapping, yee hawing wild time! We love the hoedown and as you can see from the video, so does everyone else.
So … are you ready to take a walk on the wild, wild west side? To step back in time and have a heck of a good time?
Ghost Town Alive! is happening daily at Knott’s Berry Farm now through August 19th.
Future dates:
August 24 – August 26, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
August 31 – September 3, Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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Cathi says: Ghost Town Alive! is true family fun. Our grandkids are quick to find their place in the story. They have so much fun playing along especially dancing at the hoedown!
Cody says: I like the interaction with the people of Calico. Especially how they always stay in character no matter what.
Jayden says: I didn’t think I would but I had a lot of fun at the hoedown. Dancing with the townsfolk was cool.
Kennedy says: I like everything about Ghost Town Alive! The people are so fun and I always feel like I’m really part of the old west. And I like picking out a mustache too!
The Nitty Gritty:
What: Knott’s Berry Farm
Why: To experience Ghost Town Alive!
When: June 10, 2018
Who: Cathi, Cody, Jayden and Kennedy
Where: 8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620
Phone: 714-220-5200
Website: Knott’s Berry Farm
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