When is dance competition season in Buena Park?

Events run in late winter and spring, roughly February through April.

Where are Buena Park dance competitions usually held?

Some events are staged right at Knott's Berry Farm, the city's landmark theme park, in addition to nearby Orange County venues.

Is Buena Park a good place for a dance competition family trip?

Yes, it's one of the most entertainment-packed stops. Knott's Berry Farm, dinner-theater shows, nearby Disneyland, and mild Southern California weather give families plenty to do, with two major airports keeping travel easy.

What can families do in Buena Park between competition sessions?

Ride at Knott's Berry Farm, catch the jousting at Medieval Times or a show at Pirates Dinner Adventure, or take the short drive to Disneyland or the Orange County beaches.

California

Buena Park Dance Competitions

Name: Sharp International - Buena Park, CA
Start: 2027-04-11
End: 2027-04-11
Location: Knott's Berry Farm

2026-27 Season

Every dance competition event scheduled in Buena Park for the 2026-27 season, sorted by date. Click any event for full details, venue (where posted), and the brand’s broader tour. Updated weekly as competition companies finalize each city.

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About dance competitions in Buena Park

Buena Park sits in northern Orange County within greater Los Angeles, and its marquee attraction, Knott's Berry Farm, doubles as a competition venue, so some events are staged at the theme park itself. The city's Beach Boulevard corridor is packed with hotels and dinner-theater attractions, and Disneyland is only 10 to 15 minutes away, which makes it an easy, entertainment-rich base for a dance weekend.

Between sessions the options skew toward pure fun: theme-park rides, jousting-knight and pirate dinner shows, plus nearby Anaheim attractions and Orange County beaches. The season runs February through April, when Southern California weather is typically mild and dry in the 60s to 70s, comfortable for both competing and sightseeing. It's one of the more vacation-friendly stops on the circuit, with plenty to keep families busy on a day off.

Some competitions are held right at Knott's Berry Farm, a marquee attraction and event venue in Buena Park; fly into John Wayne / Orange County (SNA) about 15 miles away, or Los Angeles International (LAX) about 25 miles away.

Make it a trip: things to do in Buena Park

Competition weekends run long, with plenty of downtime between sessions. Here are family-friendly things to do in Buena Park while you’re in town for the dance competition.

Knott's Berry Farm

Amusement Park

Buena Park

America's first theme park, with world-class coasters, a Ghost Town, and Camp Snoopy for younger kids, and sometimes the venue itself.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Entertainment

Buena Park

A four-course, eat-with-your-hands feast alongside jousting knights and horseback drama, a lively family dinner out.

Pirates Dinner Adventure

Entertainment

Buena Park

A stunt-filled swashbuckling show on a full-size galleon in an indoor lagoon, dinner and spectacle in one stop.

Knott's Soak City

Water Park

Buena Park

A 15-acre waterpark with slides, a wave pool, and a long lazy river, a summer-season add-on next to Knott's.

Disneyland Resort

Amusement Park

Anaheim (10-15 min)

The famous parks are a short drive away, an easy full-day option if a competition weekend leaves an open block.

Huntington Beach

Beach

Orange County coast (about 20 min)

A classic Southern California beach town with a long pier and wide sand, an easy regional break from the schedule.

Attraction details change — confirm hours and tickets on each venue’s official site before you go.

Buena Park dance competition FAQ

When is dance competition season in Buena Park?: Events run in late winter and spring, roughly February through April.
Where are Buena Park dance competitions usually held?: Some events are staged right at Knott's Berry Farm, the city's landmark theme park, in addition to nearby Orange County venues.
Is Buena Park a good place for a dance competition family trip?: Yes, it's one of the most entertainment-packed stops. Knott's Berry Farm, dinner-theater shows, nearby Disneyland, and mild Southern California weather give families plenty to do, with two major airports keeping travel easy.
What can families do in Buena Park between competition sessions?: Ride at Knott's Berry Farm, catch the jousting at Medieval Times or a show at Pirates Dinner Adventure, or take the short drive to Disneyland or the Orange County beaches.

Browse all dance competitions in California

Buena Park is one of many California cities with 2026-27 dance competitions. The full California directory groups every event by city and links to brand tour pages.

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Browse the full 2026-27 season

Buena Park is one of 60+ US states + Canadian provinces with competition events this season. The full season overview includes a state picker, brand spotlights, and a heads-up on our 2027 Nationals deep-dive coming next.

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