# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Zucchini 500 Drag Race
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Racers - start your engines! It's time for one of the silliest, speediest Saturdays of the season!

Join us on Saturday, August 1st from 9am to noon at Market Park, 72 Maple St in Ellington for our annual Zucchini 500 Drag Race, where veggie-fueled dreams hit the fast lane.

The race begins promptly at 10:30am. If your zucchini is ready to roll, be sure to arrive by 10am to register and pass inspection. Racers must be pre-registered, and all zucchini cars must fit our 6.5-inch-wide track. Wheels, decorations, and wild ideas are strongly encouraged!

This all-ages event is a true crowd favorite, so bring your creativity and your loudest cheering voice. Whether you're racing or spectating, there is plenty to enjoy — free live music all morning long, farm fresh produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, and everything else you love from our incredible local vendors.
As always, we are proudly doubling SNAP and FMNP benefits at the market booth.

Bring the whole family for a fun, unforgettable morning of zucchini zooming and community connection. We cannot wait to see what your veggie racers can do!

Saturday, August 1st | 9am–noon | Market Park, 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellington/zucchini-500-drag-race/200030456159345
- **Event Categories**: sports, music, live-music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ellington
- **state**: CT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT, United States, Connecticut 06029
- **lat**: 41.9058
- **long**: -72.46587
- **full address**: 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT, United States, Connecticut 06029

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Zucchini 500 Drag Race
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Zucchini 500 Drag Race being held?
  - **A:** Zucchini 500 Drag Race takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am at 72 Maple St, Ellington, CT, United States, Connecticut 06029.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Zucchini 500 Drag Race?
  - **A:** Zucchini 500 Drag Race is organized by Ellington Farmers Market.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Zucchini 500 Drag Race is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Zucchini 500 Drag Race sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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