2026 City of Obetz Zucchinifest

Selling Dates: September 4th,2026-September 7th, 2026 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 and will be sent to you. Upon completion of the contract, an invoice will be sent. Invoices must be paid by June 26th, 2026 or your vendor spot may be forfeited. 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

• $100 10’x10’ interior space in Festival tents
• $175 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.  

Freestanding Ground Vendors are vendors that wish to be outside of the festival tents and provide their own setup. If you are a vendor wanting to be in the festival provided tents, please exit here and complete the Arts and Crafts Vendor application.

Selling Dates: September 4th, 2026 -September 7th, 2026

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

• $350 for up to 10’x20’ space on Festival grounds (not under Obetz provided tent). Spots are not reduced if your set up is under 10'X20'.

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.  

The Zucchinifest Parade is on Saturday, September 5, 2026.

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.

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 MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026. Late entries will not be accepted.

Questions? Email Kaylee Donnelly at kdonnelly@obetz.gov or call 614-491-1080.

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

We are excited to extend an invitation to you and your court to attend the 2026 Queens Luncheon, which will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, immediately following the parade at approximately 1:15 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, games, 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.

Cost 

• Up to 3 members of the court: FREE
• Chaperones and any additional members of the court: $15/person

Payment options

• By check: if in your application you choose to pay by check you can make it out to City of Obetz and mail to 4175 Alum Creek Drive Obetz, Ohio 43207
• Invoice me/credit card: if you choose this option in your application we will create an invoice through Eventeny that will be emailed to the account holder with a link to pay by credit card. Please note: there is a service fee for this option.

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