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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

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When

October 18 & 19, 2025
9:00am to 5:00pm

Where

Half Moon Bay, CA
Historic Main Street between Mill Street and Monte Vista Lane

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Event Overview

53rd Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 18 & 19, One of America’s Most Iconic Festivals Returns “CELEBRATING THE GREAT & ALMIGHTY GOURD”        

The World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay celebrates its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.

One of America’s most iconic festival brands, the all-star lineup includes over 250 booths showcasing handcrafted works from talented artists creating fine art and home décor to functional items and eye-catching wearables. In addition, take keepsake photos with the gargantuan grand champion mega-gourd, find a spectacular display of Volkswagen-sized heavyweight champion pumpkins, smashing entertainment with four stages of stellar live music, the fantastically fun home-spun Great Pumpkin Parade, stunning harvest-inspired art and fine crafts, delectable homestyle foods, premium wines, seasonal craft beer, pumpkin-infused ales, pumpkin-flavored artisan cocktails, expert pumpkin carver Farmer Mike (“the Picasso of pumpkin carvers”) sculpting monster pumpkins into amazing one-of-a-kind masterpieces, pie-eating and costume contests, pumpkin carving for fun, the Take 5 Lounge with giant screen TV, selfies and fun with the delightfully rotund, playful and mischievous Pumpkin Festival mascot “Gourdy”, the Sunday-only “Made on the Coast” local artists block with art and live music, an organic and green products showcase, health and wellness displays, home and garden exhibits plus awesome sponsor product samples and swag giveaways. Admission is free.

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Day One Schedule

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Day Two Schedule

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VEHICLE PARKING
There are several acres of vehicle parking at the south end of Main Street, where Higgins-Purissima Road intersects with Highway 1, Half Moon Bay High School (Main St. just north of Hwy. 92), Our Lady of the Pillar Church and the Community Center/Shoreline Station complex, both located on Kelly Avenue just east of Highway 1. Many parking lots are operated by local non-profit groups who charge a nominal parking fee, and there is very limited, free parking on several side streets.

HANDICAPPED VEHICLE PARKING
Find parking on Purissima between Correas and Kelly Streets.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Use the following links and information to make getting to the festival easy. SamTrans bus service drops riders off at the festival “doorstep.”
511 SF Bay travel info
Trav-Info Line 817-1717 (Bay Area transit information from any area code) / www.511.org
SamTrans 800-660-4287 / www.samtrans.com

BICYCLE PARKING
Bicycle parking is available in the Straight Wheel Cycling lot located at Kelly Avenue and Purissima Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 per bicycle.  Bicycle parking details: Space is limited. No in and out privileges. Weather dependent. Bikes left unclaimed after the 5:30 p.m. pick up deadline will be left unattended.

Sea Hugger® is managing the “Kickstand” Bicycle Parking as a fundraiser. Sea Hugger is a Half Moon Bay-based nonprofit working to protect and heal the marine environment from plastic pollution through education and action. From sponsoring monthly beach cleanups to promoting conservation laws, Sea Hugger works tirelessly to keep our beautiful ocean and Coastside clean and healthy.

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