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Popular Zucchini 500 returns to Redmond Saturday Market on Aug. 6

Published 2:34 pm Monday, July 25, 2011

The Zucchini 500 was one of the most popular kids' events at last year's Saturday Market. Zucchinis are used as the race cars' bodies and carrots used for wheels.
The Zucchini 500 was one of the most popular kids' events at last year's Saturday Market. Zucchinis are used as the race cars' bodies and carrots used for wheels.

On Aug. 6, the Redmond Zucchini 500 will return to the Redmond Saturday Market.

The free event begins at 11 a.m. on the grass and is open to kids ages 5 to 14. Vegetables and other materials to build race cars are provided, but pre-registration is required. Kids can sign up at the information desk.

The Redmond Saturday Market is open every Saturday through Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located at 7730 Leary Way N.E.