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.

RACE DAY IS JULY 12th, 2026! RACES BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 11AM

Pick up your car kits at the market now!

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 are now available at the market Info Tent!

REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED! THERE MAY BE A CHANCE TO STILL REGISTER MORNING OF

Zucchini Car Making Party

The Sunday before the race JULY 5th 10-12pm with CULTIVATE ART COMMONS, at the Market!

Race Day

SUNDAY JULY 12th! Races start PROMPTLY at 11am!

All supplies provided free or by donation.