The 63rd Annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival continues Saturday May 27 2023 thru Monday May 29 2023.
This Orange County Family Friendly Event is held on Memorial Day weekend.
South OC Beaches has all the info for you to enjoy the Strawberry Festival!
The Strawberry Festival theme is Celebrating Kindness at this non profit event that raises money for local charities.
Saturday May 27 2023 Schedule
8:00am 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.
10:00am: Parade
Starts at 9th and Chapman Streets. TV, film and other celebrities; marching bands; floats; equestrians; and more!
11:00am-3:00pm: DJ Gummo – Open Mic Karaoke
Showmobile (Main Street and Acacia Street)
12:30pm(time approximate) – Celebrity Autograph Signing
Booth near the Courtyard Center (Main and Acacia)
3:00pm: Design-A-Float Contest*
5-12 years old.
Sign-up: online or at Festival from 2:00pm-2:55pm at the Garden Amphitheater (12762 Main Street).
*Floats must be completed prior to entering the contest.
Late arrivals will not be able to participate.
3:00pm-6:00pm: – Durty Watur Band (Music from the 70s, 80s and 90s)
Showmobile (Main Street and Acacia Street)
5:00pm: Doors Open to Garden Amphitheater
(12762 Main Street)
6:00pm-7:45pm: Ted Z & The Wranglers (Americana, rock, folk, lil country)
(Amphitheater, 12762 Main Street)
8:00pm-10:00pm: DILF USA Band (Hard rock with a modern twist)
(Amphitheater, 12762 Main Street)
Strawberry Festival Days and Hours
Saturday May 27 2023: 10:00am-10:00pm
Sunday May 28 2023: 10:00am-10:00pm
Monday May 29 2023: 10:00am-9:00pm
Strawberry Festival Highlights
Celebrity Grand Marshal: KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez
Theme Grand Marshal CHOC Children’s Hospital: Tony Atkins, PA. Known as the Dancing Doc
Free Family Friendly Entertainment
Sunday Parade
Celebrities
Live Music
Carnival Rides
Great Food
Contests
Games
(The festival’s 550-seat amphitheater features special events such as: the Berry, Berry Beautiful Baby Contest, Redhead Roundup, Strawberry Idol Karaoke, and Tiny Tots King and Queen)
Strawberry Festival Ride Prices
The Strawberry Festival Admission is free.
Tickets for individual rides can also be purchased separately at $1.00 per ticket. (Rides will require 3,4, 5, 7 or 8 tickets each)
All Day Add on Fast Pass: $15.00(After Purchase of All Day Ride Pass/Allows for Faster Line)
Saturday All Day One Price Ride Wristband is $40.00
Sunday All Day One Price Ride Wristband is $40.00
Monday All Day One Price Ride Wristband is $40.00
Strawberry Festival 2023 Digital Program Guide Is Online
Strawberry Festival 2023 Scheduled Events Details Are Online
Strawberry Festival Location and Parking
The Festival is held at the Village Green, between Euclid and Main Street Streets in downtown Garden Grove California.
Village Green Park is located at 12732 Main Street
On-street parking is available & in private & public lots listed below. * indicates paid lot.
United Methodist Church*indicates paid lot
Coastline College*indicates paid lot
OC Library
Garden Grove City Hall & Community Ctr. Garden Grove High School
The Lot behind Main Street shops
Private small lots on Stanford*indicates paid lot
The Catholic Church on Stanford and Nelson*indicates paid lot
You can ride the OCTA 56 Bus, OCTA Bus 37 or OCTA Bus 54 to the Strawberry Festival!
Times and Dates are subject to change.
Please contact the event organizer for the most up to date information.
