Special Events & Contests
WSZF Pet Parade
Calling all Pets! Get your furry friends ready to kick off this year’s festival with the WSZF Pet Parade! The #1 Berkshire event to wag your tail at!
WHEN?
9:30am | Saturday, August 9th | Day-of Festival
WHERE?
Parade starts between Berkshire Bank & Amici, travels down Depot Street and then back for Awards Ceremony.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
9:30am | All pets & owners register & check-in with Pet Parade Coordinators at tent located between Berkshire Bank and Amici.
10am | Pet Parade marches down Depot St.
10:45am | Awards Ceremony back near Berkshire Bank.
Local prizes & gift certificates for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and more!
All species welcome and zucchini costumes very highly encouraged. Well-behaved pets & owners only.
PRE-REGISTER NOW!
You can register day-of the festival or pre-register now by emailing wszucchinifest@gmail.com with the subject: "2025 Pet Parade”. Please provide your full name, phone number and your pet’s name, breed and any special talents.
Zucchini Weigh-Off Contest
Over here? Over there? Everywhere? Make room to start growing the next Blue Ribbon Zuke for the WSZF Zucchini Weigh-Off Contest!
WHEN?
Saturday, August 9th | Day-of Festival
WHERE?
Weigh-Off Contest Tent across from the WS Post Office.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
Home-grown zucchinis of all shapes and sizes welcome!
11am to 3pm | Drop off your zucchini submission with your name and phone number at the Weigh-Off Contest Tent.
3:30pm | Official Weighing & Awards Ceremony at the Weigh-Off Contest Tent.
CASH PRIZE for 1st Place! Local prizes & gift certificates for 2nd and 3rd!
Zucchini Baking Contest
All aboard to Flavortown! Start whippin up some Zucchini Cuisini for the WSZF Zucchini Baking Contest!
WHEN?
Saturday, August 9th | Day-of Festival
WHERE?
Baking Contest Tent at the corner of Depot St. & Center St.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
Gluten-free, glutenous or gluttonous, Sweet or Savory—so long as it’s got zucchini, all baked edibles are welcome!
10am to 11:30am | Enter your baked good and recipe at the Baking Contest Tent. Recipe submissions must be hand-written clearly or typed and must include your name, address, and phone number.
12pm | Official judging & Awards Ceremony at the Baking Contest Tent.
Local prizes & gift certificates for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and more!