2026 Zucchini Races

Registration 10:00 - 10:30

Races begin 11:00 am (Arena) starting with the youth competition, adult competition to follow. PLEASE NOTE: NEW age categories, and NEW rules for car specifications

Sprouts: Ages 8 yrs and under

Growers Competition: Ages 8 - 17 yrs

Harvesters Competition: Ages 18 and over

What is a zucchini race?

Step 1: Get a zucchini (home grown or bought)

Step 2: Decorate it (get creative)

Step 3: Fix some wheels to it

Step 4: Register your zucchini at the Fair in the arena

Step 5: Send your masterpiece zooming down our custom ramp and

celebrate your win or humble defeat with your neighbours

Bring your enthusiasm, pit crew and cheering section!

Rules:

1. Only one Zucchini per person

2. Each hot rod must be created from a single zucchini

3. The zucchini must be gravity powered only.

4. Wheels must be attached to the zucchini by axles that go right through

the zucchini (NEW)

5. Car length, including wheels must not exceed 8 inches

6. Car length, from nose to rear axle not to exceed 16 inches

7. Car wheels maximum 4″ in diameter (NEW)

Prizes: 1st prize: $20, 2nd prize: $10, 3rd prize: $5

All participants will receive a participation gift

Thank you to our event sponsor: Heeman’s Greenhouse