**NO PETS ALLOWED on the festival grounds, except service animals – thank you for your understanding**
Schedule of Events
Experience everything that the Strawberry Festival has to offer! There are plenty of different activities and events on the schedule to entertain ALL ages.
Rides
Dozens of fun and exciting rides for the whole family are the highlight for many at the Strawberry Festival.
Contests
Family Friendly contests, with prizes, are held daily inside the Garden Amp. Contests include Tiny TOT King and Queen, Berry Beautiful Baby, a Red Head contest and so much more.
Strawberry Festival Parade
The parade is on Saturday morning, every year. Marching bands, classic cars, and celebrities are all a part of the fun.
Opening Ceremony & Cake Cutting
FREE strawberry shortcake cake for everyone! Opening Ceremony starts at 6pm at the intersection of Main Street and Acacia. Come early to get your piece of cake. One piece per person.
The GEM Theater Open House
During the festival, Garden Grove’s The Gem Theater will offer an open house for festival goers to see the theater. The Gem provides the Garden Grove community Broadway quality entertainment at an affordable cost for the whole family. The open house happens from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the festival. To learn more about The Gem Theater, visit thegemoc.com.
Vendor Booths
Local and regional vendors are invited to purchase a booth for the Four Day event. The application period is OPEN until April 25. Returning vendors are given priority.
Non-profit Food & Game Booths
Fun and challenging games await festival goers who can also dine on great food served and sold by local non-profit organizations who keep 100% of their profits! Such a great way to support!!
Strawberry Stage Performances
FREE music and other activities happen daily on the Strawberry Stage (formerly Showmobile) located at the intersection of Acacia and Main Street.
Saturday VIP Breakfast
Open to the public at a nominal cost. Breakfast starts at 8:15 a.m. inside the Garden Grove Community Center. Everyone is welcome! Stop by for breakfast BEFORE the parade and then walk to Euclid to watch the parade. Come early – first come, first served until the food runs out.