The Berry Beginning: The Origins of Knott’s Berry Farm

Before the coasters and Ghost Town, Knott’s Berry Farm was a struggling farm with a berry stand, a fried chicken dinner, and a whole lot of creativity. Discover how the Knott family turned a patch of land in Buena Park into one of America's most iconic theme parks.   ✨ Articles referenced in this blog: ✨ Knott's Website - The History of Knott's Berry FarmKnott's Website - Historic TimelineBook: Knott’s Preserved: From Boysenberry to Theme Park, The History of Knott’s Berry Farm by Christopher Merritt and Eric J. LynxwilerBook: Images of America: Knott's Berry Farm - The Early Years by Jay Jennings 👉Ready to discover your favorite theme park? Check out our games at WhereInThePark.com, and use code PODCAST10 at checkout to take 10% off your next adventure!👉Explore even more with a FREE Digital Game at Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, and more! Go to WhereInThePark.com, and use code WITPDIGITAL👉Become a WITP Explorer! Join the conversation on our Facebook Group here! https://www.facebook.com/groups/whereinthepark👉Prefer to read along & see pictures instead of listening? Check out our Blog Page here: WhereInThePark.com/Podcast👉Follow us @WhereInThePark on your favorite social media platforms:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whereintheparkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/whereintheparkTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@whereintheparkYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@whereinthepark