What’s In the Fog this Fall at Knott’s Scary Farm

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It may still be summer, but Halloween is on the mind! Why? Because last night I attended the Knott’s Scary Farm announcement event, where I learned all kinds of amazing new information about the unique Halloween event that Knott’s Berry Farm offers each fall.

As the event was in the evening and inside the massive Charles M. Schulz Theatre, it seemed the perfect excuse to get a little more gussied up for my first spooky outfit of the season!

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in front the the Boot Hill Undertaker, a western style building with a coffin standing out front.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in front the the Boot Hill Undertaker, a western style building with a coffin standing out front.

Myself standing inside the casket at the Boot Hill Cemetery.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, holding a black coffin shaped purse, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in the Boot Hill cemetery, which features wooden tombstones.

Close-up of my headband, which is covered in moss and made of mini tombstones to create a tiara like image.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in the coffin sitting on the porch of the Undertaker.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, holding a black coffin shaped purse, and a tiara made of small tombstones, walking through the Boot Hill cemetery, which features wooden tombstones.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in front the the Boot Hill Undertaker, a western style building with a coffin standing out front.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in front the the Boot Hill Undertaker, a western style building with a coffin standing out front.

Close-up of my boots, which reach mid-calf, and are black leather, a Victorian style with high laces.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, holding a black coffin shaped purse, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in the Boot Hill cemetery, which features wooden tombstones.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, holding a black coffin shaped purse, and a tiara made of small tombstones, standing in front the the Boot Hill Undertaker, a western style building with a coffin standing out front.

Myself standing inside the casket at the Boot Hill Cemetery.

Myself, wearing a black long sleeve high collar blouse, and a long black skirt, holding a black coffin shaped purse, and a tiara made of small tombstones, walking through the Boot Hill cemetery, which features wooden tombstones.

Knott’s Scary Farm is the unique, nighttime event at Knott’s Berry Farm, where when the sun goes down, and the fog rolls in over 1000 monsters come to life to frighten brave Guests through areas known as “Scare Zones” and inside nine uniquely designed mazes. Those needing a respite from the scares can also enjoy several live shows.

During the announcement eager fans of Scary Farm heard what mazes and shows were returning, as well as what was new for the line up with unique with live performances giving Guests a taste of what is in store next month!

The neon sign for the Charles M. Schulz Theatre, with yellow and red neon and the marquee reads "Knott's Scary Farm Announcement Event 2019"

The stage for the announcement for Knott's Scary Farm, lit in eerie orange and purple lights. Text reading "Knott's Scary Farm" in white letters is on a screen at the back of the stage and a small sig at the top of the stage.

What’s Returning?

Scare Zones

Ghost Town Streets: The Scare Zone that started it all, is where cursed half-human, half-animal creatures lurk in the fog of the old western area known as Ghost Town.

The Hollow: Located in the typically non-frightening Camp Snoopy, witches and witch hunters face off.

Carnevil: Along the Boardwalk deranged clowns and side show freaks prey on Guests.

Forsaken Lake: The hauntingly beautiful area where crypts and their residents rise from the murky waters to tempt you to join them within the dark lake.

Mazes

Paranormal Inc.: Join the crew of the ghost hunting team Paranormal Inc. as they investigate the abandoned Hayden Hill Asylum.

Pumpkin Eater: This is not your grandmother’s fairytale as you learn more about the what Peter Peter Pumpkin Eater did to those wives of his in order to keep them.

Dark Ride: Explore the abandoned carnival ride Castle of Chaos, where crazed clowns and side show freaks have taken up residence.

The Depths: Venture to an eerie port village where miners have awakened vicious creatures.

Dark Entities: Step aboard a space station where an extraterrestrial creature is hunting for new hosts.

Shadow Lands: Inspired by Japanese lore, demon samurais and more look to find victims to drag to purgatory. This will be Shadow Lands’ final year.

Special Opts: Infected: Within this interactive laser tag maze find out if you will survive the zombie apocalypse. This will be Special Opts’ final year.

Shows

The Hanging: A pop culture parody show to find the most egregious offender of the year.

Conjurers: Magicians display their talent within the Bird Cage Theatre.

Awaken the Dead: A dance party within Fiesta Village

Ride Overlay

Halloween  Hootenanny: You’re invited to a backwoods Halloween celebration aboard the Timber Mountain Log Ride.

What’s New?

Charles M. Schulz Theatre Show

Puppet Up! Uncensored: Two shows in one! With puppets and talented puppeteers from the Jim Henson Company, and under the direction of Brian Henson, Guests will get to engage in an improve comedy show where they watch the puppets on the two screens on the side of the stage, as well as the chaos that is the puppeteers themselves who will be performing on stage.

The puppeteers of Puppet Up work their magic on stage.

Mazes

Wax Works: Within an abandoned wax museum, Dr. Augustus Scratch, a former plastic surgeon, works and displays his “masterpieces” and who knows, you could become part of his next work!

Concept art for the new maze, Wax Works, which is a rundown brick building and a sign reading "Wax Works" hangs above the door, with a devil head atop the sign.

Dr. Scratch, who was injured in a fire, and head is bandaged, points to his next victim,

Origins: Curse of Calico: For many years there has been the legend of Sarah Marshall, AKA the Green Witch, who cursed the town of Calico. Within this maze Guests will step back in time to find out just what happened. I am extremely excited for this maze!

Concept art for the new maze, Origins, which features a run down haunted house just beyond the Boot Hill Cemetery, on the left bodies hang from a tree, emerging from the fog is a witch.

The Mayor of Calico raises a finger in concern for what is happening to the town, he is dressed in old western attire with an overcoat, vest, tie, and top hat.

The judge of Calico dons a black overcoat, black hat, waistcoat, and string tie. He tells the people there will be justice.

The Green Witch, also known as Sarah Marshall flies above the stage. She wears a long dress, with a billowing cape, a pointed witch hat and carries a broom.

Art Show, Shopping & Details

If you fall in love with the mazes and zones, then you will need to step over to the Bizarre Bazaar, to find merchandise and fantastic artwork to take home. The art show, Into the Fog, showcases the variety of ghosts, goblins, and monsters that roam Knott’s Scary Farm in various mediums.

Exterior of the Bizarre Bazaar, where various goodies for Knott's Scary Farm are available for sale, including the art show "Into the Fog"

Various works of art depicting Scary Farm monsters hang on a brick wall.

Various works of art depicting Scary Farm monsters hang on a brick wall.

Plan on visiting Knott’s Scary Farm for the first time this year? Read my Knott’s Scary Farm Survival Guide here. Please note that currently it is now a wee bit out of date, but after September 19, I plan on editing and updating it.

Knott’s Scary Farm is separate ticketed event located at Knott’s Berry Farm, in Buena Park, California, and occurs on select nights September 19 through November 2. Knott’s Scary Farm is not recommended for children under 13 years of age. To learn more, including purchasing discounted tickets, please visit Knott’s Berry Farm’s website.

This event has really gotten me in the mood for Halloween! I am eagerly awaiting the arrival of September 19, but in the meantime I’ll enjoy the final day of Knott’s Berry Farm’s Ghost Town Alive (stay tuned next week for a blog post on it) and haul out my Halloween decorations!

Disclaimer: I received a Media invitation to this event.

Outfit
Tombstone Tiara: Made by me
Shirt: Elsewhere Vintage, Orange, California
Skirt: Buffalo Exchange
Shoes: Courtesy of Oak Tree Farms
Purse: Tatyana
Parasol: Disneyland

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3 comments on “What’s In the Fog this Fall at Knott’s Scary Farm”

  3. I don’t know whether you know this or not (maybe you do, and I’m just going to insult your intelligence in the following), but Knott’s Scary Farm has an interesting origin. The first one was back in the early 70s, and was hosted by this guy, Larry Vincent, who had this TV cheesy show where he made sarcastic comments about the old science fiction and horror movies that were playing. On TV he was known as “Seymour.” He passed away really young, like 50, of cancer. But before he went, he was literally in a hospital, rest home, whatever, straight dying of cancer, when they came there and got him out of his pajamas and into his characteristic black cape and wide-brim hat, drove him out to Knott’s Berry Farm, where he did his thing. I guess that was his last gig. Poor guy. I liked him, too. I used to stay up late on Friday nights, when I was about thirteen, fourteen, and watch his show, munching a sliced cheese sandwich on white bread. Memories . . .

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