The Roaring 20's was a themed area that operated at Knott's Berry Farm from 1975 to 1996.
History[]
The Roaring 20's was developed under the direction of Walter Knott's daughter Marion to replace the Gypsy Camp. Themed after the 1920s culture of Southern California, the area opened on June 6, 1975 with a party attended by 5,000 people.[1][2][3] The size of the area was doubled with an "Airfield" expansion that opened on June 12, 1976.[4][5] The area was closed in 1996, when it was replaced by the Boardwalk.[6][7]
Attractions[]
- Boomerang (1990-2017, replaced by HangTime)
- Cool Whip (1986-1988, replaced by Whirlpool)
- Corkscrew (1975-1989, replaced by Boomerang)
- Knott's Bear-y Tales: Journey to the Fair (1975-1986)
- Loop Trainer Flying Machine (1976-1989, replaced by XK-1)
- Propeller Spin (1976-1988, replaced by Whirlpool)
- Red Baron (1976-1983, moved to Camp Snoopy (Knott's Berry Farm))
- Sky Cabin (opened 1976)
- Sky Jump (1976-1999, replaced by Wipeout)
- Wacky Soap Box Racers (1976-1996, formerly known as Motor Cycle Chase)
- Wheeler Dealer Bumper Cars (opened 1975)
- Whirlpool (1989-1999, replaced by Perilous Plunge)
- XK-1 (1989-1997, replaced by Supreme Scream)
Entertainment[]
- Buffalo Nickle Penny Arcade
- Cloud 9 Ballroom
- Good Time Theatre (formerly the John Wayne Theatre)
- Pacific Pavilion
Dining[]
- Lindy's Cafe
Shopping[]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Remembering The Roaring 20's - Expedition Knott's Berry Farm
References[]
- ↑ The History of Knott's Berry Farm by Janey Ellis, Knott's Berry Farm. 2020-03-31.
- ↑ Knott's Berry Farm Historic Timeline, Knott's Berry Farm. 2023-01-01.
- ↑ Marion Knott's Roaring 20's debuted on this date in 1975 with a party attended by 5,000 special guests. by Knott's Berry Farm, Facebook. 2020-06-06.
- ↑ Knott's to Open Roaring 20's Airfield, Good Time Gazette vol.3, no.73. Knott's Berry Farm. 1976. Archived 2021-06-13.
- ↑ Knott's Berry Farm - Roaring 20's Airfield by TokyoMagic!, Meet The World. 2024-07-04.
- ↑ Knott’s Heads Over to Boardwalk : Park Puts Roaring ’20s Behind to Make Way for Beach-Themed Area by Benjamin Epstein, Los Angeles Times. 1996-06-20.
- ↑ Knott’s Berry Farm Then & Then & Now by Werner Weiss, Yesterland. 2015-04-08.
External links[]
- The Roaring 20's, October 1975 by Major Pepperidge at Gorillas Don't Blog (2020-06-20)
- Knott's Berry Farm, October 1975 by Major Pepperidge (2020-05-08)
