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 free concerts by local talent.

2024 Schedule of Contest and Free Concerts at the Garden Amp

Friday, May 24th
4:00 P.M. – Tiny Tot King and Queen Contest

Free Concerts:
5:00 P.M. – Doors Open to Garden Amp
6:00 P.M. – Rusty Sunn (the music of Chris Cornell & Soundgarden)
7:00 P.M – AeroRocks (tribute to Aerosmith)
8:30 P.M. – Hysteria (tribute to Def Leppard)

Saturday, May 25th
3:00 P.M. – Strawberry Fashion Frenzy Contest

Free Concerts:
5:00 P.M. – Doors Open to Garden Amp
6:00 P.M. – The Mighty Cash Cats (The Johnny Cash Show)
7:00 P.M. – Ted Z and the Wranglers (Americana, rock, folk, country)
8:30 P.M. – Skynyrd Rising (A tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd)

Sunday, May 26th
11:00 am – Berry Beautiful Baby Contest

Free Concerts:
5:00 P.M. – Doors Open to Garden Amp
6:00 P.M. – New Wave Kids (90’s cover music)
8:30 P.M. – Green Today (Green Day tribute band)

Monday, May 27th
11:00 A.M. – Redhead Roundup Contest
1:30 P.M. – Berry Burst Creations Contest

Free Concerts:
5:00 P.M. – Doors Open to Garden Amp
6:00 P.M. – Lover Sonicas (Calle4Cumbia)
8:00 P.M. – Mantra (Rock en Español)

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Photos of Garden Amp Events at the 2023 Festival

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Photos of Amphitheater Events at the 2022 Festival