Zucchini 500 Rides Again Saturday

For the past six years, the Easton Farmers' Market has hosted this unique little race, a variation on the Cub Scouts' Pinewood Derby.

But instead of carving a little race car out of wood, the contestants in the Zucchini 500 make their cars from -- as the name implies -- zucchinis.

The race was all set to go last weekend, until it was postponed due to excessive heat. (It's tough to make a car with vegetables that are wilting in nearly 100 degree temperatures). This Saturday's forecast looks much more temperate.

Racers compete in three categories: mid-sized, sports car and monster truck. The race is open to kids, adults and local business owners. A $6 entry fee gets you access to all the things you need to build your racer.

This year's race includes a new track created and donated by Eisenhardt Mills Inc. of Forks Township, and designed by Easton artist Joseph Gourniak.

Zucchini carving begins at 9 a.m., with the race scheduled for 11 a.m. NASCAR official Peter Brohl will serve as race monitor.