November 25, 2008 03:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time 

Knott’s Berry Farm Rings in New Year with Uplifting Rock and Family Fun at Praise 2009

BUENA PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Knott’s Berry Farm will blast into the New Year with a contemporary Christian entertainment celebration with the hottest musical headliners taking over the theme park.

Praise 2009 combines a night of famous Knott’s attractions such as Silver Bullet, GhostRider and the new Pony Express, with the biggest names in contemporary Christian music. December 31 headliners include chart toppers Kutless, Todd Agnew, Brandon Heath, Addison Road and comedian Thor Ramsey.

In addition, Rick Reyna will be presenting the Rallys for Christ Stage featuring Latin and hip hop performances by En Kairos, The Queens, Roca Firme, SOG, Devo, T-Bone and Aaron de La Cruz.

The rock quintet Kutless has landed three top singles on the Christian music charts, has sold 180,000 copies of its self-titled album, and 250,000 copies of its 2003 effort Sea of Faces. The group has toured with some of the top bands in Christian music and even performed at a Billy Graham crusade before an audience of 95,000.

Todd Agnew’s Rock/Indie blend is a favorite of Contemporary Christian stations, in particular his version of “Amazing Grace” entitled “Grace Like Rain,” which was featured on his first album in 2003. In July 2007, he released the album Better Questions featuring the hit single “Our Great God” a duet featuring fellow Christian artist Rebecca St. James.

Partygoers can ring in the New Year aboard one of Knott’s Berry Farm’s many exciting attractions including GhostRider®, Xcelerator^sm, Silver Bullet, and Pony Express, Knott’s newest coaster that offers first-class thrills. Also adding to the New Year’s Eve festivities will be a spectacular midnight fireworks celebration.

Praise 2009 on Dec. 31, 2008 is a special ticket event not covered by regular Knott’s Berry Farm admission. Park hours for the event are 7 pm to 1 am. Tickets can be purchased on-line for only $39.99 each. Regular pricing for the event is $46.99 pre-sale, $51.99 the day of the event, and $37.99 for groups of 15 or more with two-day advance notice. For group reservations call (714) 220-5211 or for Praise 2009 rebate and fundraising opportunities for your church group call (714) 220-5119. Discount coupons are available at selected Christian bookstores. For a list of bookstores in your area visit http://www.knotts.com.

Tickets are now on sale at Knott’s Guest Relations or online at knotts.com. There is limited seating at some performance venues. Outdoor concerts are presented weather permitting.

Knott’s Berry Farm is located just 10 minutes from Disneyland® Park; 30 minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and 45 minutes from Universal Studios Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles-area sightseeing.

The park is open every day except Christmas. For operating hours and information on the day you plan to visit, call Knott’s Information at (714) 220-5200, or visit us online at http://www.knotts.com.

Prices, operating hours and attraction and performer availability subject to change without notice.