Zucchini 500

What do you get when you put wheels on a zucchini? A silly Zucchini Car, that’s what! The popular Zucchini 500 race is back and full of silly fun for all ages.

Car kits and on-site registration will be available at the market starting July 6, 2025!

Prize draws held for all participants. “Winner” receives bragging rights and a turn with the coveted Zucchini 500 Champion Belt! As a silly race, we remind our participants that this is not a competitive race.

Here is a sweet video created for us by Jake Hawley Visuals in 2016.

Races have reached capacity some years, so please register early to guarantee a spot. Thank you to Loyalist Area Scouts, Minotaur Games & Gifts and Kingston Community Credit Union for their support making this event possible!

Want to know more? Read our  “Zucchini 500 Survival Kit” on the market blog!

Online Registration & Car Kits

Car Kits will be available at the market Info Tent and at Minotaur Games & Gifts, 78 Princess St. starting Sunday July 6th, 2025

**Advance registration closes Friday July 18th or whenever we reach capacity.

Zucchini Car Making Party

Saturday July 19, 2025 1-4pm at Minotaur Games & Gifts, 78 Princess St.

Race Day

Sunday July 20, 2025. Car-making starts at market at 9:00am. Races at 11:00am sharp.

All supplies provided free or by donation.