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

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Sunday, October 15, 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)

The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its Golden Anniversary 51st 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, rock out to four stages of live bands, the feel-good Great Pumpkin Parade at noon Saturday, the “Picasso of pumpkin carvers” sculpting and shaping monster pumpkins into one-of-a-kind masterpieces, the Xfinity Take 5 Lounge with giant screen TV showing live NFL and MLB games, harvest-inspired crafts by America’s top artists, the Sunday-only “Made on the Coast” Locals’ Block featuring fine art and live music, delicious pumpkin infused food and drinks, the richest/creamiest/tastiest pumpkin pie on the planet, ultra-thrilling bungee jumping and waterballerz, enchanting events and contests for the whole family, Sunday-only Great Pumpkin Run – 10k, 5k, Half Marathon and Kids’ Fun Run, and a collaborative paint temple with a DJ perched up high above in a Neptune themed art car spinning house music.

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 14-15, 2023 | 9am-5pm 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

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Great Pumpkin Parade on Saturday, 12 noon with San Francisco Giants outfielder/DH Joc Pederson serving as Grand Marshal on a big decorated flatbed float
  • 4 Music Stages, and Street Performers Throughout
  • World-class All Original Art from 250+ Artists
  • Unique Seasonal Food and Drinks
  • Kids Amusements and Attractions
  • Costume Contest and Pie Eating Contests
  • Xfinity Take 5 Party Lounge with Giant LED Screen
  • Farmer Mike, the Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers
  • Grand Champion Pumpkin Photo Booth
  • Made on the Coast Artists Block on Sunday
  • Pumpkin Run, Walk and Stroll on Sunday, a Benefit for Senior Coastsiders

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