Ladies and Gentlemen Start Your Engines For the Zucchini 500 Drag Race At The Ellington Farmers Market

Ellington, CT – Calling all speed lovers—start your engines! The Ellington Farmers Market wildly popular and hilarious Zucchini 500 Drag Race takes place on Saturday, August 2 at Market Park, 72 Maple St. This high-octane veggie showdown begins sharply at 10:30 a.m.

Competitors are encouraged to craft their own zucchini race cars and roll into the action. Strap a set of wheels onto a zucchini and join the fun.. The race is double elimination, meaning each car gets two chances to make it down the track before being knocked out.

But there’s a twist—this isn't just any old race track. Your zucchini racer must fit on a 6.5-inch-wide track, so build smart and keep it sleek! Wheels, axles, and creativity are all fair game, as long as your veggie vehicle can roll straight and fast.

Registration is free and takes place onsite before the start of the race, so be sure to arrive early with your zucchini car ready to roll. And yes—there will be prizes for the top three finishers, along with plenty of cheering, laughs, and photo-worthy moments.

Not racing? Spectators are welcome and encouraged to line the track and cheer on their favorite zucchinis as they zip, wobble, or tumble toward victory. It's a fun-filled event that’s become a favorite tradition at the market—and one more reason to come out and enjoy all the fresh, local flavor Ellington has to offer.

So carve your squash, grease those wheels, and come race your way into zucchini glory!

For more info, visit www.ellingtonfarmersmarket.org or follow the market on Facebook.