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Supporting Our Community for 65 Years

GARDEN GROVE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL

Memorial Day Weekend,
May 22-25, 2026

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Announcing Our 2024 Festival Community Grant Recipients

The Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Board of Directors is thrilled to share that $99,380 in proceeds from the 2024 Festival has been awarded to 14 nonprofit organizations to support vital capital improvements and equipment needs across our community. These grants reflect the heart of Garden Grove—service, compassion, creativity, and resilience.

2024 GGSF Community Grant Recipients
We proudly celebrate the incredible organizations making a lasting impact in Garden Grove:

Garden Grove Police Department: Enhancing community safety and outreach through equipment upgrades and engagement programs.

Kiwanisland: Providing a unique outdoor venue for youth and community events, maintained by Kiwanis volunteers.

Garden Grove Historical Society: Preserving local history and heritage through restoration and educational exhibits.

Garden Grove Host Lions Club: Supporting vision care, youth programs, and community service initiatives.

GEM Theatre: Enriching the arts through live performances and youth theater education.

Garden Grove Elks Lodge #1952: Serving veterans, youth, and families through charitable programs and events.

Thomas House Family Shelter: Providing transitional housing and support services for families experiencing homelessness.

Alzheimer’s Orange County: Offering care, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Garden Grove Boys & Girls Club: Empowering youth through academic support, mentorship, and enrichment programs.

Orange County Fire Authority: Promoting fire safety and emergency preparedness through community education and equipment upgrades.

Epilepsy Support Network: Supporting individuals with epilepsy through education, advocacy, and medical resources.

City of Garden Grove: Enhancing public spaces and services that foster community connection and accessibility.

Union of Vietnamese Students: Celebrating Vietnamese culture and leadership through student-led events and outreach.

Girl Scouts of Orange County: Building girls of courage, confidence, and character through troop activities and leadership programs.

Schedule of Events

Overview of Events

Parade

Community Partners

Festival Program

Contact Us

Maps, Parking, Bus Routes

2025 Celebrities

Safety Tips

Contests

Opening Ceremony

Rides

Concerts

VIP Breakfast

Rides & Attractions

Dozens of fun and exciting rides for the whole family are the highlight for many at the Strawberry Festival!

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Parade

Strawberry Festival Parade

On Saturday of the festival, see celebrities and much more in one of the best parades in Orange County!

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Contests

If you’re a red-head, got kids that are, or have a great strawberry outfit, enter one of our contests!

Strawberry Stage Performances

Free music is happening every day at the Showmobile, parked at the intersection of Acacia and Main Street.

Garden Amp Performances

Contests and FREE concerts are held daily at the Garden Amp at 12762 Main Street on the Festival grounds.

Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Enjoy your FREE strawberry shortcake cake, we have enough for everyone! Friday of the Festival at 6 p.m.

VIP Breakfast

Breakfast with our parade celebrities on Saturday morning of the festival at 8:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

Vendor Booths

Local and regional vendors are invited to purchase a booth where a whole array of local products are sold.

Non-Profit Games & Food Booths

Lots of fun games and great food await festival goers that helps fund local charities.

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Gem Theatre Open House

While at the festival come visit The Gem Theatre during their open house, Sat., Sun. & Mon 12-6pm.

Maps, Parking, Etc.

Located at Village Green Park at Main Street and Euclid Street. See schedule of bus routes as well as maps of grounds, parking & parade route.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

Garden Grove Unified School District logo
CASA logo
Falck logo

Bronze Sponsors

Westminster SD Logo
Visit Anaheim logo
Islamic Society of Orange County logo
Vicente Sarmiento logo

Berry Sponsors

Expess Employment logo
OC Grace Church logo

Media Sponsors

KTLA logo
Clear Channel Outdoor logo
Orange County Register logo
California Country Register logo
KLOS logo
Huntington Beach Tribune logo
Estrella TV logo
Radio Suerte logo
KWAVE logo
ForkReport Logo
KFI logo
KALI Larry Winn logo
Que Buena 105.5 Radio logo

In-kind Sponsors & Supporters

Great Wolf Lodge logo
California Love Drop logo
Design Print Now logo
GEM Theater logo
Global PR Communications logo
dtn.tech logo
Yogurtland logo
Beachwood Brewing logo
7 Leaves Cafe logo
Wahoo Fish Tacos logo
Pacific Coachways logo
Republic Services logo
Butler Amusements logo
West Coast Weenies logo

Festival Photo
Gallery

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Contest Winners

2024
Parade and Highlights Video