Performance Guidelines & Ticket Information

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• All performances are limited to 30 minutes in length.

• The stage location for your group’s performance may change without notice. Your “Performance In The Park” coordinatorwill try and notify your group prior to your arrival if a change has been made. Please remember that emergencies and otherEntertainment show o� erings may a� ect your performance time and location.

• Please ensure that your group is in place at the stage as requested, so that the show will begin as scheduled.Community group performance time slots are limited and cannot confl ict (sound-wise) with the Park’s regularly-scheduledshows. Knott’s reserves the right to shorten or cancel the performance of any group that is not ready to begin on time.

• Costuming for your performers must be suitable for a family oriented Theme Park atmosphere. No bare-feet or sandals.We discourage the wearing of jeans, however, with permission from the “Performance in the Park” coordinator, jeansare allowed with a uniformed shirt. Two piece costumes with low necklines, shorts tops that show the stomach andmini-skirts are not acceptable. Weapons used as props are not allowed inside the Park.

• A dressing room will be available lockers are not provided. Equipment, props, and clothing MAY NOT be stored, and cannotbe secured backstage. All items must be put into the self-storage lockers located near the GhostRider attraction, or takenback to your vehicles. You are responsible for all items your group brings; Knott’s will not be responsible for lost or stolenarticles. No outside food will be allowed inside the Theme Park and subject to search upon entering.

• You may NOT use park rest rooms to change, before or after a performance. Rest rooms are intended for, and must alwaysbe available to our guests. Changing is to be done in the designated dressing room(s) only, not in any other backstage area,courtyard, etc. No exceptions will be made.

• Please keep in mind that this is a Theme Park. There will be sounds (music and other elements) that we cannot control.Please instruct your performers to be focused on their show.

• Your group’s performance will be evaluated, as will your attitude and cooperation. This evaluation will be reviewedand may determine your eligibility to return.

• If it rains before or during your performance, you may be rescheduled. Please contact Youth Sales Departmentdirectly at 714.220.5166 or 714.220.5386.

• Purchase of Park tickets is required. Group rates are available for performers, as well as support team. One chaperoneticket is complimentary for every 15 tickets purchased. Tickets must be purchased at the Main Gate Guest Relations windowprior to entering the Park. If a group would like their tickets prior to arrival, pre-payment of tickets are required at least10 business days before performance date. If performers have a valid Knott’s Berry Farm Season Pass and enteringthrough the Western Entrance, please bring a photo copy of the season pass along with the actual pass for admission.

• For groups parking in our Western Parking lot, please call 714.220.5386, 15 minutes prior to arrival, so we may have theparking lot unsecured. If group is arriving in individual vehicles, please have all vehicles together prior to arrival of theparking lot. Parking lot will be secured after arrival.

Community Talent Showcase

Technical Guidelines

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• There are two (2) stage locations for the “Performance in the Park” series here at Knott’s Berry Farm. They are the Calico Square Stage (our main performing area) located in Calico Square and the Fiesta Plaza Stage located in Fiesta Village area of the Park.

• The Calico Square stage is 40’x15’.

• The Fiesta Plaza Stage is 18” o� of the ground and measures 24’x14’. This is a tented area.

• Knott’s Berry Farm will provide chairs, music stands and choral risers for groups requiring them.

• Knott’s Berry Farm will provide all microphones (except wireless microphones) and microphone stands, CD player and/or MP3 playback adapter and a sound technician.

• You must use Knott’s Berry Farm sound system. There is no need to bring your own system or microphones. Arrangements must be made prior to your arrival for any special needs you may have.

• Performers and sta� must carry all instruments, props, costumes, and equipment from their bus, van, or personal vehicle.

• Load in assistance is scheduled for 1 hour before your scheduled show time. Please be on time. If you require load in support and you arrive early, you must wait until one hour before your show to be loaded in. You must request load in assistance on application prior to booking. Please refer to Knott’s Berry Farm Load-In Guidelines for approved equipment.

• Knott’s Berry Farm Entertainment technical support will provide transportation for the following equipment from the Western Avenue Receiving area (8340 Western Avenue, Buena Park, 90620) to the stage, and back: drum sets, large tympani drums, large keyboards, large amplifi ers. Any additional load in requests MUST be made on your application and subject to approval.

• Equipment vehicles ONLY must o� -load equipment at the Western Avenue Receiving entrance. Children are not allowed in this area.