Racing slugs and having an array of country fair contests are some of the longest running Bowfest traditions, with Bo the Banana slug as the long-running Bowfest Mascot. Bo the slug has always invited people to slow down to island-time and appreciate the little things!
Last year the country fair contests ran online and we were delighted to see the many entries and videos of slugs racing as well as a creative use of technology such as Madison’s 765-pound zucchini, which was all part of the fun!
For 2021 we will return to an in-person, mini version of the country fair. We will be back under the tent this year for an in-person return of Slug Races and a Biggest Zucchini Contest running between 2 p.m and 3:30 p.m. at Bowfest-ish in the festival field in Snug Cove.
So: water those zucchinis, and start naming those slugs. We will see you August 28 to keep the traditional community spirit running, even if it might feel a bit sluggish this year!
