WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The annual Zucchini Fest returns to the downtown this Saturday from 10 to 10.

 

Depot and Center streets will host booths of vendors, artists and crafters, and a local food court from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

 

There will also be a pet parade and "Handcrafted Zuke Games," including a Zucchini Weigh-Off and a zucchini decorating contest. Other daytime activities include a rock climbing wall, poetry corner, and live music.

 

The evening program begins at 4:30 p.m., with the food court remaining open until 9:30. Highlights of the evening include street performers, a "Gadzukes! Costume Contest," and more live music. The festival will conclude with a fire show by Cirque De Light.

 

The festival is sponsored by the West Stockbridge Cultural Council. A full schedule of events can be found at wszucchinifest.org.