The Space Coast Strawberry Festival returns to Space Coast Daily Park in Viera on March 7 and 8, featuring a Berry Cute Baby Contest sponsored by Eastern Florida State College. The contest will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, as part of the two-day event. Admission to the festival is $7 per person, with gates open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day.
The Berry Cute Baby Contest is a highlight for families attending the festival. Parents can register their infants for the competition, which aims to celebrate young children through a lighthearted judging process. Eastern Florida State College officials confirmed the contest is free to enter, though participants must arrive by 12:30 p.m. to ensure timely registration.
The festival includes strawberry-related activities, live music, food vendors, and educational booths. Organizers emphasized the event’s focus on community engagement, with proceeds supporting local youth programs. A separate children’s area offers face painting, games, and crafts throughout both days.
Space Coast Daily Park, located at 1401 E. New Haven Ave. in Viera, has hosted the festival annually since 2015. This year’s event follows a similar format to previous years, though organizers added a new interactive exhibit showcasing strawberry farming techniques. No age restrictions apply to the Berry Cute Baby Contest, but entries must be under 2 years old.
Festival organizers encouraged attendees to arrive early to avoid crowds. Parking is available in the park’s lot and nearby lots on E. New Haven Ave. and SR 520. The event is rain-or-shine, with no refunds issued for inclement weather.