Knott's Peanuts Celebration returns with a focus on Franklin

Peanuts Celebration will return to Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, Calif. daily Jan. 27 – Feb. 25, 2024, with shows, treats, and a new exhibit all about Franklin.

Franklin at Peanuts Celebration — _{Images courtesy of Knott’s Berry Farm}

Meet Franklin at Knott’s Peanuts Celebration

A new exhibit at Calico Town Hall will share the history and pop-culture impact of Franklin, who first met Charlie Brown on the beach in 1968. Franklin will be on hand to meet guests in person.

Franklin and Charlie Brown in Peanuts comic strip — *Charlie Brown and Franklin in a 1999 Peanuts comic strip.*
_{Image courtesy of Peanuts Worldwide LLC}

Franklin and Linus will also play games with guests during “Peanuts Cowboy Jamboree” in Ghost Town.

Meet Pig Pen in, well …

Nearby, visitors can meet Pig Pen in an actual pig pen, with actual pigs. Here’s a video of the unique character greeting during 2023’s Peanuts Celebration:

Pig-Pen's Pig Pen – Baby Pig & Character Meet and Greet at Knott's Berry Farm

Watch this video on YouTube

Knott’s Peanuts Celebration 2024 Live Entertainment and Treats

Calico Mine Stage will host two returning live shows during Peanuts Celebration: “It’s Your Life, Charlie Brown” by day and “Snoopy’s Legendary Rooftop Concert,” featuring indie band The Jelly of the Month Club, by night.

Snoopy's Legendary Rooftop Concert at Peanuts Celebration

Bird Cage Theatre will be home to interactive presentations. Guests can learn to draw a Peanuts friend during “Peanuts Sketch School” and face off with fun facts during “Charlie Brown’s Trivia Challenge.”

Peanuts Sketch School at Knott's Berry Farm

As guests explore Knott’s Berry Farm during Peanuts Celebration, they may encounter limited-time photo-ops or festive Charlie Brown-inspired sweet treats.

Peanuts Celebration Package

As part of the event, Knott’s will offer the Peanuts Celebration Hotel Getaway Package. The deal bundles Knott’s Berry Farm park admission with an overnight stay at The Knott’s Hotel, a daily breakfast buffet, and parking.

Book the Peanuts Celebration Hotel Getaway Package here. Use the special promo code “PEANUTSFEST” at check-out.

Camp Snoopy Re-Imagining Coming May 2024

There’s more Peanuts fun on the way later in 2024. Memorial Day weekend, Knott’s will welcome guests to a re-imagined Camp Snoopy. The refreshed area will include a new family coaster, Snoopy’s Tenderpaw Twister Coaster. Read more details about Camp Snoopy’s overhaul in our recent story:

Camp Snoopy is being reimagined at Knott’s Berry Farm in 2024

Learn more about Knott’s Berry Farm ticket and season pass options here.

For an idea of what to expect at Peanuts Celebration 2024, check out our video overview from last year’s event:

Characters, Shows, Food, Baby Pigs and More at Knott's Berry Farm Peanuts Celebration