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, where kids, teens, and adults take the stage to participate in some of the festival’s most beloved activities.
Surrounded by lush greenery and colorful blooms, the Garden Amp offers a unique open‑air setting where visitors can enjoy music, contests, and art under the sky. As the sun sets, the atmosphere becomes even more magical, with twinkling lights, lively performances, and the joyful buzz of festival‑goers filling the air.
Whether you’re a music lover or simply looking for a relaxing evening, the Garden Amp delivers an unforgettable experience that captures the spirit of the Strawberry Festival.
Friday, May 22nd:
Contest:
4:00 PM – Tiny Tot King & Queen Contest
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Free Concerts:
6:45 – 8:00 PM – Justin Bieber Tribute Band – Heartbreaker
8:30 – 10:00 PM – Taylor Swift Tribute Band – New Romantics
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Saturday, May 23rd:
Free Concerts:
3:30-4:30 PM – Garbage Tribute Band – Basura
5:00-6:00 PM – Killers Tribute Band – Rebel Diamond
6:30-7:30 PM – Cranberries Tribute Band – Vodka Cranberries
8:00-10:00 PM – Sublime Tribute Band – 89Visions
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Sunday, May 24th:
Contests:
11:00 AM – Berry, Berry Beautiful Baby Contest
1:00 PM – Strawberry Fashion Frenzy Contest
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Free Concerts:
3:30-4:30 PM – Nirvana Tribute Band – Endless Nameless
5:00-6:00 PM – Pearl Jam Tribute Band – Wicked Jeremy
6:30-8:00 PM – Linkin Park Tribute Band – Linkin Park Experience
8:30-10:00 PM -Green Day Tribute Band – GreenToday
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Monday, May 25th:
Contest:
11:00 AM – Redhead Roundup Contest
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Free Concerts:
3:30-4:30 PM -JLB Band
5:00-7:00 PM -Loversonicos Band
7:30-9:00 PM -Mantra Band
Photos of Garden Amp Events at Previous Festivals
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Heart of a Blond Band
Green Today Band - Green Day tribute band
Rock In Español Band
Strawberry mascot works the crowd
Mario Bryant Band
Dancing the night away
DILF Band
EMO Kids Band
Brick Build Contestants
Ted Z Wranglers
Berry Beautiful Baby Contest