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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MAY 26 – 29, 2023
Festival Hours: Friday 1pm-10pm, Sat-Sun 10am-10pm, Monday 10am-9pm
Carnival Rides, Games, and Food Booths

**NO PETS ALLOWED on the festival grounds, except service animals – thank you for your understanding**

4:00 P.M.
Tiny Tots King & Queen Contest
3-6 years olds. Sign-up online or at the Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street) from 3:00-3:55 p.m. Winners must be available the next day to be in the parade. Late arrivals will not be able to participate.

6 P.M. – Welcome & Strawberry Cake Cutting Ceremony
Showmobile (Main and Acacia)
Free strawberry shortcake served to all who attend.

P.M. – Doors Open to Garden Amphitheater
(12762 Main Street)

6:00 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. – Mario Bryant & Band (Pop and R&B originals and covers)
Amphitheater (12762 Main Street)

8:00 P.M to 10 P.M. – Heart of a Blonde (music of Madonna, Blondie, Cindy Lauper, and more)
Amphitheater (12762 Main Street)

8 A.M. – VIP Breakfast
Garden Grove Community Center – 11300 Stanford Avenue (Stanford and Euclid)

The breakfast is attended by local dignitaries and parade celebrities who will be introduced. La Casa Garcia is providing breakfasts consisting of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, fried potatoes, strawberries, milk, orange juice and coffee. The charge is $11.00 cash per person paid at the door.

10 A.M. – Parade
Starts at 9th and Chapman Streets. TV, film and other celebrities; marching bands; floats; equestrians; and more!

11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. – DJ Gummo – Open Mic Karaoke
Showmobile (Main Street and Acacia Street)

12:30 P.M. (time approximate) – Celebrity autograph signing
Booth near the Courtyard Center (Main and Acacia)

3:00 P.M.
Design-A-Float Contest*
5-12 years old. Sign-up: online or at Festival from 2:00-2:55 p.m. at the Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street).
*Floats must be completed prior to entering the contest. Late arrivals will not be able to participate.

3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. – Durty Watur Band (Music from the 70s, 80s and 90s)
Showmobile (Main Street and Acacia Street)

5:00 P.M. – Doors Open to Garden Amphitheater 
(12762 Main Street)

6:00 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. – Ted Z & The Wranglers (Americana, rock, folk, lil country)
(Amphitheater, 12762 Main Street)

8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. – DILF USA Band (Hard rock with a modern twist)
(Amphitheater, 12762 Main Street)

11:00 am
Berry, Berry, Beautiful Baby Contest
3 months-2 years old. Sign-up online or at the Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street) from 10:00-10:55 a.m.  Late arrivals will not be able to participate

12 Noon to 3 P.M. – Forever Sunday Band (Classic to modern covers)
Showmobile (Main and Acacia)

1:00 P.M. to 2 P.M. – Foundations Dance Company
Amphitheater (12762 Main Street)

3:30 to 6:30 P.M. – Full Spectrum Band (60s, 70s, 80s & 90s music)
Showmobile (Main and Acacia)

5:00 P.M. – Doors Open to Garden Amphitheater
(12852 Main Street)

6:00 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. – EMO Kids (90s cover music)
Amphitheater (12852 Main Street)

8:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. – Green Today (Green Day tribute band)
Amphitheater (12852 Main Street)

11:00 A.M
Redhead Round Up Contest
All ages. Sign-up online or at the Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street) from 10:00-10:55 a.m. Late arrivals will not be able to participate.

12:00-2:30 P.M. – INFL8OEES  (80s dance covers)
Showmobile

1:30-4:30 P.M. – Strawberry LEGO© Brick Build Contest
1:30 pm: 5-11 years old
2:30 pm: 12-17 years old
3:30 pm: 18 & up
Sign-up online or at the Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street) from 11:00-12:55 p.m. Must bring your own LEGO© or DUPLO or plastic bricks. There will be no time to create build during contest. All builds must be completed to enter contest. Late arrivals will not be able to participate.

2:30-4:00 P.M. – Oléha (Vacation music for the soul)
Showmobile

4:00-6:00 P.M. – Living in Stereo  (Playing the best in 90s dance covers)
Showmobile

6:00 P.M. to 7:45 P.M. – Durty Watur Band (70s, 80s, and 90s band)
Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street)

8:00-10:00 P.M. – Rock in Español (Latin rock)
Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street)

NEED HELP?  HAVE QUESTIONS?  PLEASE STOP BY ONE OF OUR STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL INFORMATION BOOTHS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS, OR ASK SOMEONE WEARING A RED STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SHIRT!