In 2026, Knott’s Berry Farm is celebrated for its unique transition from a 1920s roadside berry stand to America's first "themed" amusement park. It is world-famous for its Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, which still serves the same fried chicken recipe that saved the farm during the Great Depression. The park is also the birthplace of the Boysenberry, a hybrid fruit created by Walter Knott. Beyond the food, it is famous for its immersive Ghost Town, featuring authentic 19th-century buildings salvaged and moved to the site. Thrill-seekers know it for GhostRider, often cited as the best wooden roller coaster in the world, and Xcelerator, a high-speed launch coaster. Finally, it is the home of Knott’s Scary Farm, the world's first and most influential large-scale Halloween haunt event, which revolutionized the theme park industry when it began in 1973. In 2026, the park remains a beloved alternative to the high-tech glitter of Disney, offering a more rustic, "old California" charm and top-tier seasonal festivals.