Knott’s Berry Farm is getting ready to turn into Knott’s Scary Farm for the spooky season. The theme park has revealed two new haunted mazes, two shows and several unusual menu items for the 2026 season.
Inked is a maze that follows Mortimer Morbid, a washed-up 1930s cartoonist who discovers that blood can be used as ink. His attempt to produce one final Halloween special brings his cartoon characters to life with murderous intentions.
The second maze, Unearthed, takes visitors to a damaged excavation site after a search-and-rescue team receives a distress signal. Ancient tablets discovered at the site have awakened something considerably older than the workers.
Knott’s unveiled the lineup during its Nightmares Revealed presentation on Aug. 18. The official event website now lists the additions ahead of opening night on Sept. 17.
Eight older mazes are also returning
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Inked and Unearthed join eight returning mazes, including Widows, The Zoo, Room 13, Cinema Slasher and Mary: The Haunting of Worth Home.
The Chilling Chambers and Origins: The Curse of Calico will return for their final seasons. The park is also reworking its CarnEvil scare zone, placing the circus under the control of the hypnotist Mesmer.
The Magic Castle helped develop a new show
Occultum will bring dark magic, illusions and sleight of hand to the Bird Cage Theatre, curated by Hollywood’s Magic Castle. Voodoo: Bayou’s Edge is also joining the entertainment schedule. The musical production follows Marie Laveau beyond a cemetery gate and into the court of Baron Samedi.
The new food lineup includes Poison Apple Funnel Cake, loaded Zoo Tots and Stabbed Cheddar covered with nacho cheese and crushed Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. The adult Ectoplasm Elixir, a pineapple margarita served in a blood-bag-style pouch, will also be available for brave drinkers.
Tickets begin at $65
Knott’s Scary Farm will operate on select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. Online admission currently begins at $65, while the event’s season pass costs $164.
The event is not recommended for children younger than 13. Guests age 15 or younger must enter with a chaperone who is at least 21, and that adult must remain inside the park. Knott’s Scary Farm is separately ticketed from regular daytime admission to Knott’s Berry Farm.