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51st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 14-15)

Saturday, October 14, 2023 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Historic Main Street (Half Moon Bay) | 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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51st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 14-15)

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival

The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its Golden Anniversary 50th Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 14-15, 2023, with a smashing lineup of heavyweight champion pumpkins, four stages of stellar live music, the fantastically-fun Great Pumpkin Parade, and tons more.

Check out massive, mind-boggling, Volkswagen-sized weigh-off champion pumpkins on display, the mesmerizing and remarkably talented “Picasso of pumpkin carvers” sculpting and shaping monster pumpkins into one-of-a-kind masterpieces, boo-tiful harvest-inspired crafts by America’s top artists, the Sunday-only “Made on the Coast” Locals’ Block featuring fine art and live music, fabulously festive food and drink, the richest/creamiest/tastiest pumpkin pie on the planet, four stages of blockbuster entertainment, everyone’s favorite home-spun parade, the Xfinity Take 5 Lounge with giant screen TV, ultra-thrilling bungee jumping and waterballerz, enchanting events and contests for the whole family, selfies and fun with the delightfully rotund, playful and mischievious Pumpkin Festival mascot “Gourdy”, the never-ending search for the Great Pumpkin, and a bumper crop of 3,000+ tons of the beloved orange orb waiting to be picked from one of the many rustic pumpkin patches around town are among the extraordinary, not-to-be forgotten attractions.

  • October 14-15, 2023
  • Hours are 9 am – 5 pm both days
  • On Historic Main Street from Mill to Spruce Streets in downtown Half Moon Bay
  • Festival admission is free
  • See the full schedule of events
Photos with Giant Pumpkin Sculpture

Upcoming 51st Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 14-15) Events

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Kids & Families, Outdoors, Sponsored, Weekend Events Guide - October 13-15, 2023
Venue: Historic Main Street (Half Moon Bay)
Address: 501 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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