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“Dancing Doctor” PA Tony Adkins
Named Theme Grand Marshal

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association is pleased to announce “The Dancing Doctor”, PA Tony Adkins, as the 2023 Theme Grand Marshal of the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Parade, which takes place on Saturday, May 27, 2023. PA Tony, a familiar figure within the Pediatric Neurosurgery department at CHOC Hospital, is a dancing sensation in [...]

“Dancing Doctor” PA Tony Adkins
Named Theme Grand Marshal
2023-03-15T09:00:33-06:00

2018 Festival Photos

Click on any of the categories below to see photos from the 2018 Strawberry Festival Contests To learn more about the winners of Strawberry Festival contests, click here. (click on any photo to see larger image) Winner: Gia Hendrick (second from right)       [...]

2018 Festival Photos2023-04-15T11:49:49-05:00

2017 Festival Photos & Video

Click on any of the categories below to see photos from the 2017 Strawberry Festival Contests To learn more about the winners of Strawberry Festival contests, click here. (click on any photo to see larger image) Winner: Gia Hendrick (second from right)       [...]

2017 Festival Photos & Video2023-04-15T11:48:50-05:00

2016 Festival Photos

Click on any of the categories below to see photos from the 2016 Strawberry Festival To learn more about the winners of Strawberry Festival contests, click here. (click on any photo to see larger image) Berry Beautiful Baby Contest Winners   Berry Beautiful Baby - 3 months - 1 year Berry Beautiful Baby - [...]

2016 Festival Photos2023-04-15T11:49:11-05:00

Historical Photos

Started in 1958, The Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce put on the first Garden Grove Strawberry Festival as a way to bring together the east and west sides of Garden Grove. Resident Tom Hoxie, a public relations professional, suggested a festival to celebrate the area’s then prolific strawberry fields. That first festival was held on [...]

Historical Photos2020-12-16T15:19:29-06:00

V.I.P. Breakfast

Saturday, May 27th at 8:00 a.m. Celebrities, dignitaries and Miss Garden Grove and Miss Outstanding Teen and their courts will all be introduced at this breakfast that is open to the public. La Casa Garcia serves scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, ham and bacon for $11.00 per person paid at the door. All proceeds from [...]

V.I.P. Breakfast2023-06-20T17:31:11-05:00

$100,000 in Community Donations!

Click here to download the complete press release Got a local nonprofit? Click to learn more! The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association is accepting requests for grants/donations from non-profit organizations that serve the citizens of Garden Grove. Letters requesting funds must be postmarked no later than January 15, 2014 to be considered for [...]

$100,000 in Community Donations!2020-12-16T15:19:30-06:00

Guardettes Dance Group

The mission of the Guardettes is to inspire an appreciation for dance by providing affordable high quality dance instruction through a family oriented program, offering both performance and competitive experiences throughout the community and beyond. The Guardettes of Orange County originated in 1960 as a 12-member drill team that represented Garden Grove in local parades. [...]

Guardettes Dance Group2020-12-16T15:19:30-06:00

Abrakadabra

It may seem like déjà vu from the ‘80’s, but much to the delight of their fans, Abrakadabra’s founding musicians reunited in 2006, performing and recording once again. Well-known in southern California for its driving propulsive Latin jazz/pop rhythms, this band boasts a library of 50+ original compositions, as well as an extensive cover [...]

Abrakadabra2020-12-16T15:19:30-06:00

Amphitheater Events

In use during the festival are two entertainment venues:  a 550-seat amphitheater and a showmobile stationed at Main and Acacia streets. The amphitheater is the GardenAmp located at 12762 Main Street, and it is at this venue where all of the contests are held as well as several performances by local talent. [...]

Amphitheater Events2023-12-06T09:30:33-06:00

Charity Booths

The Festival's non-profit food booths annually average $2,500 to $55,000 each for their organization. Here are the organizations that will have booths and the food and beverages they will be serving: Greater Garden Grove Kiwanis Club Funnel Cakes with Strawberry Glaze, Powdered Sugar, Cinnamon Toppings. Bottled Water Rancho Alamitos HS Music Booster Tri Tip [...]

Charity Booths2023-05-12T10:56:39-05:00
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