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2026 The Great Zucchini Contest
The 4th annual Zucchini Growing contest
Presented by Paul Sadlon Motors
Measurement day - September 12, 2026
Welcome to our Annual Zucchini Growing Contest!
It’s that time of year again! We’re excited to kick off the 2026 Zucchini Growing Contest. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned zucchini grower, this event is all about fun, community, and great prizes! We invite you to be part of this family-friendly contest starting on Saturday, April 11th.
Registration Period:
Saturday, April 11th – Saturday, June 6th
Come visit Paul Sadlon Motors during this period to register and pick up your free zucchini seeds!
Kickoff Event
April 11th: We’ll kick off the contest with a Live Remote broadcast from CHIN Radio at Paul Sadlon Motors. Don’t miss it!
Growing Your Zucchini:
After receiving your seeds, you have until Saturday, September 12th to grow your zucchini and get it ready for Measuring Day.
Location: Paul Sadlon Motors
Bring your zucchini to Paul Sadlon Motors to have it measured and join us for an exciting afternoon of activities, including:
🎶 Live Music
🛍️ 12-14 Local Vendors
🎧 Live Remote from CHIN Radio
🤸♂️ Kidz Play Area with a Bouncy Castle and Face Painting
🍔 BBQ Lunch for everyone!
To Participate
Come in to Paul Sadlon Motors - April 11 - June 12
To register for the contest and pick up your Zucchini Seeds and a pot of soil
Without Registering at Paul Sadlon Motors you will not be able to win
GRAND PRIZE:
2 Tickets to an all inclusive resort during the 2027 Italian CHIN Winter Picnic
- Caribbean destination!
Consolation PRIZE:
- $1,500 in Cash!
A winner from each category will be determined on measuring day (September 12, 2026). To win the Grand Prize, a draw amongst the winners of the 3 categories will be done after all registered Zucchinis are measured.
How each category is determined:
Longest Zucchini - will be the Zucchini measuring the longest in length.
Thickest Zucchini - will be the Zucchini measuring the thickest.
Judges Choice - will be the Zucchini deemed to be their choice Zucchini.
GRAND PRIZE:
Great Wolf Lodge
Package
Consolation PRIZE:
To be announced on measuring day
A winner from each category will be determined on measuring day (September 12, 2026). To win the Grand Prize, a draw amongst the winners of the 2 categories will be done after all registered Zucchinis are measured.
How each category is determined:
Most Creative Zucchini - will be the Zucchini judged to be the most creative.
Judges Choice - will be the Zucchini chosen as the Judges choice.
550 Bayfield Street
Barrie, Ontario
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2025 Great Zucchini Contest Rules and Regulations on this PDF
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