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Knott’s Bear-y Tales 50th Anniversary Celebration

Presented by MiceChat & Sponsored by Fantasy Fun Wheel & THG Creative - Benefiting the Garner Holt Foundation

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of Rolly Crump’s artistic masterpiece, Knott’s Bear-y Tales, as it turns 50!

This unforgettable event brings together the original creators, park historians, and passionate fans for a morning of behind-the-scenes access, an exhibit of Rolly Crump's restored 1975 attraction characters, delicious food, rare collectibles, and nostalgic storytelling.

🎢 Your Event Ticket Includes:

• • Theme park admission  
  • Early Entry to Knott’s Berry Farm
  • Gourmet Buffet Brunch at the all-new Mrs. Murphy’s Steakhouse in Ghost Town
  • Guided Walk-Through of the Knott’s Bear-y Tales attraction (past and present)
  • Special Presentation by Knott's Bear-y Tales book authors -  theme park designer Christopher Merritt and Knott’s historian Eric Lynxwiler - featuring an exclusive video ride-through of the original attraction

• • Panel Discussion with Rolly Crump's original 1975 design team and VIPs from the making of Bear-y Tales! 
  • Silent Auction of rare Bear-y Tales treasures
  • Book Signing with Knott's Bear-y Tales authors and the original ride designers!
  • Commemorative Gift Bag

🎟 Ticket Options:

• General Admission – $125
  • Includes full event access + commemorative gift bag
• VIP Admission – $250

Includes everything in General Admission plus:

• • Enhanced VIP gift bag
  • Exclusive, limited-edition Knott’s Bear-y Tales print, framed and signed by all panelists and featured guests
  • Upfront seating 
  • First admitted to the buffet 
  • First in line for the book signing
  • VIP ticket is partially tax deductible as a donation to the Garner Holt Foundation

📅 Event Schedule:

✅  8:00 AM – Check-In

✅  Event concludes approximately at 2:00 PM

🌟 This celebration supports the Garner Holt Foundation, helping inspire the next generation of dreamers and doers in the themed entertainment industry.

🌟 Tickets are extremely limited and this experience will not be repeated—don’t miss your chance to be part of Bear-y Tales history!

🌟 Purchase your Bear-y Tales book from Fantasy Fun Wheel (HERE) or pick one up in the park. Guests are also welcome to bring their previously purchased copy of the book for signing at the end of the event. 

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For questions, please contact Events@MiceChat.com