The Lehigh Valley’s favorite vegetable-powered race – the Zucchini 500 – is moving to Easton’s West Ward Market on Wednesday, July 13, 4 p.m., from its longtime speedway at the Easton Farmers’ Market.

And in honor of the Easton Farmers’ Market’s 270th birthday, the Zucchini 500 will be free in 2022.

The West Ward Market will provide everything needed – zucchini, wheels, axels, carving equipment and more — to turn the versatile veggie into a stylish, gravity-fueled racing machine ready to squash the competition on the fabled Zucchini 500 track. A Zuke 500 pit crew will be on hand to assist with car building. NASCAR’s Peter Brohl will be on site to officiate the race.

Car building and test drives will take place from 4 – 5:15 p.m. Racing will start with the children’s division at 5:30 p.m. followed by the adult division. A Zucchini 500 photo station will be available for pictures of racers, friends and family in a zucchini car.

The West Ward Market is located on N. 12th Street in Easton, between Paxinosa Elementary School and Cottingham Stadium. The new market was launched in June 2022 to serve Easton’s West Ward and surrounding neighborhoods with access to fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods and more, with many items that reflect the rich international food cultures of West Ward residents. It also provides a venue for connecting with neighbors and community organizations.

It complements the existing Market District properties — Easton Farmers’ Market, America’s oldest, continuous open-air farmers’ market; and Easton Public Market, a year-round indoor market and gathering space. All are operated by Greater Easton Development Partnership (GEDP). GEDP is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization focused on Easton’s economic well-being, historical integrity, vibrant culture, and hospitality. For more information, visit eastonpartnership.org

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Michael Drabenstott
Drabenstott Communications Group

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