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A colorfully decorated zucchini is strapped to a skateboard for the 2025 Zucchini Race on Sept. 13. (Photos courtesy of Merrymeeting Arts Center)
The Merrymeeting Arts Center Zucchini Race referee with a group from the race on Sept. 13 at the Bowdoinham skate ramp. The 2025 Zucchini Race had four weight classes: pickle weight, middle weight, heavy weight and outlaws (those that did not fit into one of the three prior categories). Winning categories included Best Decorated, Heat Winner for each division, Youngest Participant and Most Creative.
A squirrel stuffie sits atop a zucchini that is zip-tied in place for the 2025 Zucchini Race on Sept. 13. This car sported a flag with the phrase “Nuts Away.”
A yellow squash is outfitted with feathers, miniature passengers and chocolate chips for eyes as part of the Zucchini Race. Yellow squash are permitted per race rules.
This Zucchini Race car came armed with spikes and drink umbrellas.

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