Check Out Our Fun 2026 Strawberry Festival Contests!
Please Note: All contest registration is online only. There is NO on-site registration for all contests.
*Please arrive on time for ALL contests. Unfortunately, late arrivals cannot be accommodated*
Round up your redheads, your beautiful babies, your tots and your creative kids.
To learn more about each contest, click the “Learn More” links below. Some contests are accepting entries now, while others open for pre‑registration on May 1st.
If you have any questions about our contests, please click here to send us an email.
All contests will be held inside the Garden Amp, 12762 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840, located between the kiddie rides and the vendors.
Tiny Tot King and Queen Contest
Friday, May 22nd, 4:00 p.m.
Does your 3-6 year old deserve a Royal Crown? If so, the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association is searching for the next Strawberry Festival Tiny Tot King and Queen.
Strawberry Fashion Frenzy Contest
Sunday, May 24th, 1:00 p.m.
Get ready to showcase your BERRY best in our Strawberry Festival Attire Contest. This contest is open to all fashion enthusiasts ages 10 and up to express their creativity and flair with outfits inspired by strawberries’ vibrant hues and delectable charm.
Berry, Berry Beautiful Baby Contest
Sunday, May 24th, 11:00 a.m.
Is your baby Berry, Berry Beautiful? Share their cuteness with us, we can’t wait to see!
Redhead Roundup Contest
Monday, May 25th, 11:00 a.m.
Are you, your child, or someone you know a knockout Redhead? If so, it’s time to get some well-deserved FAME for the MANE. This year there is a new category called, Redhead Transformation (best dye technique). This contest is for ALL ages from infant on up.
Jam-tastic Art Contest
Enter Now Through May 8th
Indulge your creative spirit and join us for the Strawberry Festival’s Jam-Tastic Art Contest! This creative contest invites artists of all ages and skill levels to express their passion for the Strawberry Festival and this year’s theme – Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary!
Youth Writing Contest
Enter Now Through May 1st
America’s 250th anniversary is a once‑in‑a‑generation moment, and to celebrate, the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association is inviting youth, ages 4 to 18, to share their voice through writing. Young writers are invited to reflect on the past while imagining the next chapter of America’s story.