54th Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, World-Famous Celebration of the Great Gourd
Date & Time
Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
500 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA | Half Moon Bay, CA
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The legendary Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival returns to the World Pumpkin Capital for its 54th year, bringing two incredible days of giant pumpkins, art, music, food and classic fall fun to historic Main Street.Join us Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for one of California’s most iconic autumn traditions. Admission is free.
See the enormous champion pumpkins from the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh Off, watch Farmer Mike celebrate 40 years of transforming giant pumpkins into incredible works of art, and catch the beloved Great Pumpkin Parade rolling up Main Street Saturday at noon.
Explore original work from 275 artists and craftmakers, enjoy live music and entertainment across four stages, dig into pumpkin inspired treats and festival favorites prepared by local nonprofit organizations, sip seasonal wine and craft beer, and enjoy family traditions including pumpkin pie eating contests, costume festivities, pumpkin carving and more.
Sunday also features the Made on the Coast local artists showcase and the 48th Annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run.
Come early, stay all day and experience Half Moon Bay at its very best, surrounded by pumpkin fields, coastal scenery and the unmistakable spirit of fall.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
October 17–18, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Historic Main Street
Half Moon Bay, California
FREE ADMISSION
Highlights include:
• 275 artists and craftmakers
• Giant championship pumpkins
• Great Pumpkin Parade Saturday at noon
• Farmer Mike celebrating 40 years at the festival
• Four stages of live entertainment
• Safeway Community Stage
• Pumpkin inspired food and local favorites
• Half Moon Bay wine and seasonal craft beer
• Giant Pumpkin Photo Booth
• Pumpkin pie eating contests
• Costume festivities
• Pumpkin carving
• Made on the Coast local artists showcase
• 48th Annual Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run
• Family activities and entertainment throughout the weekend
Before festival weekend, pumpkin season kicks off with the first annual Moonlight Movie Night on October 10 and the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh Off on October 12.
Learn more at www.hmbpumpkinfest.com
Event Location
500 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States
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Event Host
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
