The Antioch Farmers’ Market is hosting its 2nd annual Zucchini Car Race on Sunday, June 28th. This free family event invites participants of all ages to bring a locally sourced zucchini and transform it into a race car using free wheels and decorating supplies provided by the market.

Participants are encouraged to arrive by 10:00am to build and decorate their cars. All entries must be completed and registered by 10:45am, with racing beginning promptly at 11:00am. Kids and families will enjoy watching their creations speed down a custom-built race ramp while the community cheers them on. The fastest cars advance through a series of heats until champions are crowned. $100 prizes will be awarded for Fastest Car and Most Creative Car.

🏎️10:00am-suggested arrival time to make your car

🏆10:45am-car must be registered & complete

🏁11am-Race starts!

class is in session with
Award-winning author, chef, & restaurateur
CARA MANGINI

Q: What’s The Vegetable School?

A: Think- your favorite teachers’ office hours MEETS a live cooking class WITH A DASH OF “I was today years old when I learned….”

The vegetable school is a pop-up event by Cara Mangini to share her knowledge and be a resource in the community to further our collective goal of supporting family farmers and creating a more sustainable food system!

Bring her a cauliflower and she’ll show you the best way to cut it.

Need a recipe for those late season early girl tomatoes hat you want turn into sauce- she’s got you!

Join the antioch Farmers’ Market for the last day of the season.

The market will re-open Spring 2026.
Check out our complete list of markets near you to visit this Winter.

Thank you Antioch for an AMAZING first season
in your town!

🏆Check in at the RACE TRACK by 10:45am to register your car. All participants must be registered.

🏎️ Race start at 11am!

🏁 cars can be made at home in advance or during market with the supplies provided.

📜 just Make sure to read the rules below!