The Space Coast Strawberry Festival returned to Space Coast Daily Park in Viera last weekend, drawing families and competitors for its annual contests. Winners of the Mother-Daughter Look-Alike contest included 13-year-old Marley Hayre and her mother, Sierra Hayre, who earned gold based on crowd applause. The event also featured categories for infants, with Ellie Dundas, 3 months old, winning best eyes and Ka‘lani Atkins, 1 year old, taking best smile. Hazel Jennings, a toddler, claimed the best strawberry outfit, while Brice Sterling, 1 year old, was named best overall in the baby division. Cash prizes and medals were awarded across all age groups. The festival, which runs annually in March, included food vendors, live music, and educational booths about strawberry farming. Local officials said the event draws over 10,000 visitors each year. A separate pageant earlier in the weekend crowned five queens, but the main focus remained on the competitive contests. Organizers plan to expand the festival’s footprint next year, adding more family-friendly activities. The next major event on the calendar is the Viera Farmers Market, which starts in April.