Join the Heidi and Frank show's own Johnny and Jordan at the Strawberry Festival in Garden Grove!

One of Orange County’s most beloved traditions is back as the annual Garden Grove Strawberry Festival takes over the city this Memorial Day weekend with carnival rides, live entertainment, food vendors, and the famous strawberry shortcake celebration.

Now in its 66th year, the festival continues to celebrate Garden Grove’s agricultural roots while drawing huge crowds from across Southern California. Organizers say the event remains one of the largest community festivals in the western United States, attracting an estimated 250,000 visitors every year. 

Festival-goers can expect a full weekend of family-friendly fun including:

• Carnival rides and games
• Live music and entertainment
• Food booths and strawberry-themed treats
• Community exhibits
• The annual parade
• The iconic giant strawberry shortcake ceremony

This year’s festival will also include patriotic celebrations tied to America’s upcoming 250th birthday festivities, adding an extra layer of community pride to the weekend event. 

The Strawberry Festival has been a Garden Grove staple since 1958 and was originally created to honor the city’s farming history, which once included acres of strawberry fields throughout the area. Over the decades, it has grown into a major Southern California tradition while still maintaining its hometown feel. 

The event runs throughout Memorial Day weekend in downtown Garden Grove and is expected to bring heavy traffic and packed crowds, especially during the parade and evening entertainment hours. Admission to the festival is free, though rides and some attractions require tickets.

For locals looking to kick off summer with classic fair food, live entertainment, and plenty of strawberries, this weekend’s festival is expected to deliver another memorable celebration.