Hayward, California: Zucchini Capital of California
No giant zucchini statue in Hayward, but the city does throw a yearly Zucchini Festival in August.
Kennedy Park
- Address:
- 19501 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, CA
- Directions:
- Kennedy Park in Hayward CA. Take 880 to the Hesperian Blvd. Exit.
- Hours:
- Festival held in August. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 510-264-9466
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Did you know that Hayward is the Zucchini capital of California? Every Summer they have a Zucchini Festival at Kennedy Park all devoted to that wonderful Zucchini. Patrons of the festival can eat everything from fried Zucchini to Zucchini ice-cream. The festival is so big that you have to come early in the morning to find a parking space.
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