From Start to Finish
A Video of What Took Place on August 13, 2011
Updated 27 July 2011
Updated 24 March 2011
8th Annual
West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival
Saturday August 13th 2011
If you are interesting in participating as a Food or Booth Vendor
Please click on the links below to download PDF form
Notice the Deadline Dates, PLEASE !
On Saturday, August 13th (rain or shine) the West Stockbridge Cultural Council will host the 8th Annual Zucchini Festival in the town center, Rts. 41/102, ¼ mile west of Exit 1 of the Mass Pike. The Festival is for families in the community and visitors alike to gather together to have fun! There are activities for kids & adults: a pet parade, rides & races, zucchini recipe contest, zucchini decorating/weigh-off contests, live music and entertainment, games, food booths and more. The fun begins at 10 AM and continues until about 9:30 PM when fireworks and dancing in the streets round out the day. Attendance is free, with small fees for tickets at game booths. For a complete listing and schedule of events, visit weststockbridgetown.com or call 413-232-0222.
Please click on the respective links below if you are interested in participating in 2011:
Booth participation, as a craft or food vendor:
General information:
Information on how to volunteer or join a committee:
Participation as an entertainer during the festival:
Updated 1 September 2010
Thanks to all the volunteers for the
7th Annual Zucchini Festival
Please click on the respective links below if you are interested in participating in 2011:
Booth participation, as a craft or food vendor,
General information ,
Information on how to volunteer or join a committee,
Participation as an entertainer during the festival,
Visit our past event:
WEST STOCKBRIDGE 7th ANNUAL ZUCCHINI FESTIVAL
Schedule of Events*
August 14th, 2010 10am to 10pm—rain or shine!
9:30 PET PARADE & SHOW REGISTRATION
(Shaker Mill parking lot – start/finish)
10:00 PET PARADE & SHOW (down Depot St.)
GAME & CRAFT BOOTHS OPEN
NEW !!! Euro Bungi
70ft Blow-up Obstacle Course
Boom Blaster
Rock-Climbing Wall
Zucchini Catapult
Fireman’s Dunking Booth
Zucchini Decorating
Zucchini Car Racing
Zocket Toss
Zhoto Booth
… & much more !
11:00 ZUCK RACE #1 - every hour ‘til 5 pm
FOOD COURT OPENS
GONDOLA STREET RIDE begins
PETTING ZOO – presented by and all proceeds benefiting the 4-H
ZUCCHINI WEIGH OFF (accepting entries across from Post Office 10:00AM– 2:00PM)
BAKING CONTEST (accepting entries 11:00AM – 12:00 NOON)
12:00 ZUCK RACE #2
BAKING CONTEST JUDGING & award presentation
12:00-4:00 Open House at the Old Town Hall, Main Street
1:00 ZUCK RACE #3
LIVE KIDS’ MUSIC with Terry a la Berry
1:00-4:00 Open House at the West Stockbridge Grange Hall, 5 Swamp Road
1:30 LIVE MUSIC by The Eagle's Stage Band (time may vary)
2:00 ZUCK RACE #4
2:30 LIVE KIDS’ MUSIC - David Grover
3:00 Center St. closed for afternoon and evening entertainment
ZUCK RACE #5
3:30 – 5:00 LIVE MUSIC - Sister City Jazz Ambassadors'
4:00 ZUCK RACE #6
GAME BOOTHS CLOSE
FOOD COURT NOW SERVING dinner
4:15 AWARDS PRESENTATION for Zucchini Weigh Off & Zucchini Decorating
Winners announced (and prizes awarded) across from post office
5:00 SUPER ZUCK RACE #7
DANCE ART with Hooping Harmony – hula hooping for all ages to view and do
5:30 – 7:30 LIVE MUSIC with Bossa Triba and The Berkshire Bateria (and dancers)
7:30 LIVE MUSIC by Bootleg on Center St. & DANCING IN THE STREET ‘til close
9:30 FOOD COURT CLOSES
FIREWORKS!!!
10:00 FESTIVAL CLOSED!
(See you next year on the 2nd Saturday in August!!)
*There may be a few time and/or location changes due to weather
Parking Shuttle 9:30am – 6 pm
Rt. 102 Town Hall
Card Pond, RT 41 near MassPike
Or park at a friend’s near town and walk!!!!!!!!!
Sponsored by the West Stockbridge Cultural Council. More info? 232-0222
The Zucchini Festival is a family friendly event.
Please, no alcoholic beverages allowed.
23 April 2010
7th Annual West Stockbridge Zucchini Festival - Saturday, August 14th
Look what’s returning … and what’s new !
Andi Goodman photographer
On Saturday, August 14th (rain or shine) the West Stockbridge Cultural Council will host the 7th Annual Zucchini Festival in the town center, Rts. 41/102, ¼ mile west of Exit 1 of the Mass Pike. The Festival is for families in the community and visitors alike to gather together to have fun! There are activities for kids & adults: a pet parade, rides (newly designed Gondola!) & races, a zucchini recipe contest, zucchini decorating/weigh-off contests, games, food booths and more.
We will offer the usual favorites: Pet Parade, Gondola rides (newly designed Gondola!), climbing wall and other games, food and craft booths. Live music and entertainment will feature Berkshire local kids’ favorite for daytime music David Grover and Terry A La Berry, and the return of Hooping Harmony. Afternoon music will include the Eagle’s Big Band and returning will be the samba rhythms of Bossa Triba and The Berkshire Bateria with Samba Dancers. The fun begins at 10 AM & continues until about 9:30 PM when fireworks & dancing in the streets (to the great sound of Bootleg) round out the day. Attendance is free, with small fees for tickets at game booths.
Euro Bungi IS making a debut this year at the Festival!
Visit weststockbridgetown.com
Watch for More detailed information as the summer approaches
or call 413-232-0222 for more information.
Zucchini Day 2008
Andi Goodman photographer
Andi Goodman photographer
Andi Goodman photographer
Lear Levin photographer
Zucchini Day 2007
John Parker photographer
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A group of balloons seen floating through town on June 13th, 2005.
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Photos Courtesy of Donald McClelland
The 2005 West Stockbridge Memorial Day Parade
The 2004 West Stockbridge Memorial Day Parade
West Stockbridge Annual Parade
West Stockbridge Scarecrow Day October 18th, 2003