Knott's Scary Farm 50 - Behind the Screams


Webinar Description

Explore the history and evolution of Knott’s Scary Farm, the longest-running theme park Halloween event in the world. This webinar delves into its origins, from its 1973 debut with horror host Larry Vincent to groundbreaking innovations like the first haunted maze attraction, Chilling Chambers, in 1977. Learn how Knott’s pioneered scare tactics such as sliders in scare zones and hosted legendary entertainers like Elvira. With insights from industry experts, this session offers a behind-the-scenes look at the event’s impact on Halloween attractions and themed entertainment. Perfect for fans of haunted experiences and theme park history.

Speakers

  • Clayton Lawrence, Corporate Creative Producer, Cedar Fair

  • Ken Parks, Corporate Director of Creative Development, Cedar Fair

  • Jon Cooke, Plague Productions Owner, Attraction Designer, Knott's Scary Farm

  • Jon Storbeck, Vice President & General Manager, Knott's Berry Farm

  • Ted Dougherty, Historian, Show Writer, Knott's Scary Farm

Details

 CEUs: 1.0

 Session Time: 60 minutes

 Language: American English

 Key Features: Recording of live presentation on 08/15/2023

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