Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival 2026

About the event

Please note the following information is from 2025 although the dates are correct for 2026. Please return 3-4 weeks prior to the event when we post information for the 2026 event. One of America’s Most Iconic Festivals Returns...Pumpkin Festival Marks 54 Epic Years! The winner of the annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is a highlight of the fan-favorite Great Pumpkin Parade, held Saturday at noon Pumped Up Pumpkin Mecca Gears Up For Half Moon Bay’s World-Famous Celebration of the Great and Almighty Gourd, Plus Godzilla Gourds Rock the Scales at the 53rd Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, October 12 , The Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs, Top Prize of $9/Pound and $30k World Record Prize. Half Moon Bay’s Beloved and World-famous Autumn Classic Celebrates 54 Years of Epicness!

Venue

Main St

Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, 94019

Good fit for

Art & Photography

On-site amenities

free admission live music family friendly