2026 City of Obetz Zucchinifest

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.