Friday, May 22nd, 4:00pm, Garden Amp
Does your 3-6 year old deserve a Royal Crown? If so, the Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Association is searching for the 2026 Strawberry Festival Tiny Tot King and Queen!Online registration will be accepted from May 15, 2026. Registration is limited, and contestants may be waitlisted if age groups reach registration capacity. No on-site registration.
Contestants should be dressed in party attire, NO COSTUMES OR MAKE-UP allowed! Those wearing costumes and/or make-up will be disqualified.
Contest will be held at the Garden Amp on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:00pm. Contestants must arrive between 3:15-3:45 pm to check in. Late arrivals will not be able to participate.
One Finalist will be chosen per age category. Each Finalist will receive a medal and move on to the final round for an opportunity to be crowned Tiny Tot King and Queen.
The Tiny Tot King and Queen will each receive:
- A Trophy
- A One Day All-Access Ride Pass for the 2026 Festival
- Recognition on our website and all Strawberry Festival social media pages
The Tiny Tot King and Queen MUST:
- Be available to attend the Opening Ceremony shortly following the contest on Friday, May 22rd, 2026.
- Be available to ride in the Strawberry Festival Parade scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026.
- Attend the VIP/Celebrity Breakfast prior to the parade.
Contestants will be judged in FOUR age groups:
- 3 Year Old
- 4 Year Old
- 5 Year Old
- 6 Year Old
RULES:
- Winners from previous Garden Grove Strawberry Festival Tiny Tot King and Queen contests are not eligible to compete
- Contestants must be 3 years of age and not older than 6 years of age.
- All eligible contestants will be accepted.
- Decisions of the Judges will be final.* Strawberry Festival Board Members, Directors, Associates and their family members, immediate and extended, are prohibited from entering any Strawberry Festival contest.
If you have any questions, please contact us at contests@strawberryfestival.org.