2025 City of Obetz Zucchinifest - Parade - Eventeny

2025 City of Obetz Zucchinifest

Parade
Starts on Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Obetz, Ohio, United States
Hosted by City of Obetz
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About the event
Welcome to Zucchinifest, a four-day extravaganza celebrating everything zucchini! Dive into a world of zucchini-inspired cuisine from our food vendors, enjoy thrilling rides, explore arts and crafts, and groove to live entertainment.
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Dates
Aug 30, 2025 · 11:00 AM - Aug 30, 2025 · 12:30 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Upcoming Events
Aug 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM - Aug 29, 2025 · 7:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Aug 29, 2025 · 6:00 PM - Aug 29, 2025 · 8:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sep 01, 2025 · 12:00 PM - Sep 01, 2025 · 6:00 PM(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Location
Parking instructions
Parking is on grass fields and gravel lots. Handicap parking is available directly adjacent to festival midway. A parking company will be on site to direct you during the busier times of the festival. Parking is FREE. Carpooling is recommended to cut down on traffic. Parking is nearby festival grounds. There will not be shuttles available.
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Kids Day on Monday!
Kids Day is packed with exciting, child-friendly activities and entertainment. Ride wristbands are available at a discounted rate.
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Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications
Interested in applying:
2 active applications

Selling Dates: August 29th -September 1st Who is Eligible to Apply?

  • Vendors selling unique, handcrafted, vintage, or upcycled items or cottage food items such as local honey, zucchini products, and similar items;
  • Direct sales vendors such as Tupperware, Scentsy, etc. provided they are selling products at the venue;
  • Vendors selling toys, sports memorabilia and clothing, and other new items;
  • Vendors offering an on-site service;
  • Non-profits and other governmental agencies

How to apply?
To apply to be a Vendor, complete the this application. No money needs to be sent at this time. If you are accepted into the Festival, a contract will be sent to you. All vendor selections are at the discretion of the City. Previous vendors are given the opportunity to reserve their spot first. All decisions of the City will be final.

Fees

  • $75 per 10’x10’ interior space in Festival tents
  • $150 per 10’x10’ corner space in Festival tents (extremely limited)

Insurance All vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance on an "occurrence" basis with liability limits in the amounts of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) or more per occurrence covering personal injury, bodily injury and property damage. Vendors must provide proof of such insurance coverage. There are many sites on the internet where you can cheaply get this coverage.


Camping
If you are interested in reserving a camping spot, a separate camping reservation form must be completed. Any vehicles that house people overnight or that need to be hooked up to electric MUST reserve camping.


Vendor Regulations
Please read the Vendor Regulations included with the application. All vendors selected to participate will be required to sign a contract acknowledging these Regulations. These Regulations are strictly enforced.


Social Media
The Zucchinifest has a large following and we are always looking for ways to increase it. We also want to leverage our following to help you promote your business. Once accepted into the Festival, we will be sending you additional information so you can get involved and we can promote your business. Please make sure we have a current email.


For additional information
Should you have any questions, contact Kerri Doddroe, Parks and Recreation Director, at 614.409.4416 or kdoddroe@obetz.gov. SELECTION OF VENDORS IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CITY OF OBETZ.  

Selling Dates: August 29th -September 1st Who is Eligible to Apply?

  • Vendors selling unique, handcrafted, vintage, or upcycled items or cottage food items such as local honey, zucchini products, and similar items;
  • Direct sales vendors such as Tupperware, Scentsy, etc. provided they are selling products at the venue;
  • Vendors selling toys, sports memorabilia and clothing, and other new items;
  • Vendors offering an on-site service;
  • Non-profits and other governmental agencies

How to apply?
To apply to be a Vendor, complete the this application. No money needs to be sent at this time. If you are accepted into the Festival, a contract will be sent to you. All vendor selections are at the discretion of the City. Previous vendors are given the opportunity to reserve their spot first. All decisions of the City will be final.

Fees

  • $300 for up to 10’x20’ space on Festival grounds (not under Obetz provided tent)

Insurance All vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance on an "occurrence" basis with liability limits in the amounts of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) or more per occurrence covering personal injury, bodily injury and property damage. Vendors must provide proof of such insurance coverage. There are many sites on the internet where you can cheaply get this coverage.


Camping
If you are interested in reserving a camping spot, a separate camping reservation form must be completed. Any vehicles that house people overnight or that need to be hooked up to electric MUST reserve camping.


Vendor Regulations
Please read the Vendor Regulations included with the application. All vendors selected to participate will be required to sign a contract acknowledging these Regulations. These Regulations are strictly enforced.


Social Media
The Zucchinifest has a large following and we are always looking for ways to increase it. We also want to leverage our following to help you promote your business. Once accepted into the Festival, we will be sending you additional information so you can get involved and we can promote your business. Please make sure we have a current email.


For additional information
Should you have any questions, contact Kerri Doddroe, Parks and Recreation Director, at 614.409.4416 or kdoddroe@obetz.gov. SELECTION OF VENDORS IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CITY OF OBETZ.  

Other applications
Interested in applying:
3 active applications

The Zucchinifest pageant is open to any child whose legal address is within the boundaries of the Hamilton Local School District or Groveport Madison School District. You don’t have to attend either school to participate; but your house must be within one of those two school district boundaries. For example, if you attend Madison Christian but live in Fairchild Estates, you live in the boundary of the Groveport Madison School District, so you are eligible.


Proof of age and residency are required to participate in the pageant. When entering, a copy of a current utility bill or lease in the parent or guardian’s name and a copy of the contestant’s birth certificate must be provided.


THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 2025. Late entries will not be accepted.

 

Questions? Email Honesty Angeletti at hLangeletti@obetz.gov or call 614-491-1080.


Scholarships for Queen, 1st Attendant and 2nd Attendant in the Queen Category!

Deadline: Aug 29, 2025

The Zucchinifest Parade is on Saturday, August 30th, 2025.

Line-up begins at 9:30 AM; the Parade begins at 11:00 AM.

 

Parade Lineup will take place in the gravel lot directly south of the paved festival midway. Use 2050 Recreation Trail Obetz, OH 43207 in your GPS and you will be directed by parade staff/volunteers on where to go.

 

The parade takes about an hour to complete.

Deadline: Jul 18, 2025

We are excited to extend an invitation to you and your court to attend the 2025 Queens Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, immediately following the parade at approximately 12:30 PM. The luncheon will take place at the Obetz Community Center, located at 1650 Obetz Ave, Obetz, OH 43207.

 

Join us for an afternoon of delicious food and refreshments, an empowering speaker, and a wonderful opportunity to network with fellow court members from various festivals. This is a chance to celebrate each other’s achievements and share in the spirit of community and leadership.

 

Up to 3 members of the court: FREE

 

Chaperones (limit 2) and any additional members of the court: $15/person

 

Registration is open to pageant courts and their chaperones ONLY. The general public is not permitted.

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