Vintage 70s Knotts Berry Farm Brooch Fiesta Village

Rare 1970 Vintage Knotts Berry Farm Fiesta Villa Brooch Pin Antique Cabochon Domed with Gold Filigree trim Artwork of the famous Fiesta Mercado street, the ranch house, the fountain with male & female Latino dancers. This pin was purchased by my grandmother in 1970 when visited the park. The worlds 1st Theme Park was actually a fruit stand owned by the Knotts family since 1920, who created the 1st boysenberry. Turning the farm into a public family attraction happened in 1940 with a south western museum attractions restaurant & Ghost Town. Walt Knotts was also a dear friend of Walt Disney. They frequently discussed Walts idea of bringing an attraction where he could incorporate his cartoon feature films, opening Disneyland amazement park n 1955. Fiesta Village was 2nd area built in 1969, opening in 1970 under the pretense of a Mexican theme. It was built to pay tribute to California's Spanish and Mexican heritage. It was the second area constructed after the completion of Ghost Town. Fiesta Village came alive alive both day and night to celebrate the Hispanic influences in Southern California. Guests can enjoy the sounds of Mariachi music, encounter a storyteller spinning whimsical tales of the alebrijes, experience performances of the traditional dance Folkloric and be entertained by giant interactive puppets, their playful antics Sombreros rides and Montezuma's revenge.