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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 Photos2020-12-16T15:19:29-08:00

Community Breakfast

Saturday, May 24th at 8:15 a.m. The Community Breakfast, which includes our Celebrity and other VIP guests, is OPEN to the public.   Come enjoy breakfast before the parade, then walk over to the route to watch the festivities. The cost is $15.00 per person and includes assorted quiche, muffins, pastries, fresh fruit, and coffee. [...]

Community Breakfast2026-04-23T09:20:26-07:00

$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!2020-12-16T15:19:30-08:00

Garden Amp Events & Concerts

The Garden Amp is a 550‑seat outdoor amphitheater located at 12762 Main Street, right in the heart of the Strawberry Festival. Throughout the four‑day weekend, it comes alive with FREE concerts, featuring renowned tribute artists, making it one of the festival’s central hubs for entertainment. It’s also the home of all Family Fun Contests, [...]

Garden Amp Events & Concerts2026-04-30T00:21:56-07:00

Non-profit Food & Games Booths

  Garden Grove’s incredible non-profit groups have the chance to raise funds for their organizations by offering delicious food and running fun game booths. Stop by the Non-Profit Food and Game Booths to show your support—every purchase helps contribute to a meaningful cause in the community! NEW this year: Throughout the month, local community [...]

Non-profit Food & Games Booths2026-05-03T22:14:09-07:00
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