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We are a farmer-directed Certifed Market designed to link Coastside residents with their neighbors — the Coastside farmers, ranchers, fishermen and culinary artisans that produce some of the most beautiful, nutritious and creative food in the world. Twice a week we showcase these outstanding producers, as well as providing an incubator for emerging local businesses and a forum for our many community-serving nonprofits. We serve the Coastside community from Pacifica to Pescadero, and the many visitors to the area, and offer a resilient forum for direct relationships to develop and endure between the people of our community and those who produce our food. Market Match is funded in part through the California Department of Agriculture and the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Interview with Erin Tormey, founder of the Coastside Farmers Markets in Half Moon Bay and Pacifi...

The world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s signature event, drawing hordes of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for an epic festival on historic Main Street. This year’s highly-anticipated 52nd annual festival will be held on October 19-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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!