Quick Facts

49TH HALF MOON BAY ART & PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
World Pumpkin Capital Celebrates The Great and Almighty Gourd

October 19-20, 2019 – 9am to 5pm

Pumpkin Mecca Half Moon Bay
Knows How to Get Its Orange On!

46th Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, October 14 – The Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs: Superstar Growers Butt Gourds and Vie for Burly Top Prize of $7/Pound and $30k World Record Prize

Pumpkin Festival Background Information

The Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee

The Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee consists of an all-volunteer group of civic-minded citizens. The committee's goals are to make a lasting contribution to the preservation and beautification of the town's historic Main Street, to make donations to local non-profit organizations through a grant process, to fund college scholarships for local high school students, and to provide an exceptional fund-raising opportunity to local non-profits through participation in the Art & Pumpkin Festival.

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

A Brief History

Over the years, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival has grown significantly, attracting throngs of visitors who come to pick pumpkins, admire the area's natural beauty and enjoy an old-fashioned festival.

Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee

Key Facts

Event Location and Directions

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 19-20, 2019, 9am–5pm

The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes place on Main Street between Miramontes and Spruce Streets in Half Moon Bay, California.

Public Transit Information

Use the following links and information to make getting to the festival easy. SamTrans bus service drops riders off at the festival "doorstep".

The HEAL Project Kickstand Bicycle Parking

Lodging Information

As a service to our attendees, we have prepared this list of Preferred Hotels in the Half Moon Bay area.

Pumpkin Fest is Green Too!

The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival will once again partner with Republic Services, the City of Half Moon Bay and Coastal Repertory Theatre volunteers to promote and encourage recycling at the world-famous festival, October 19-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on historic Main Street.

Official Pumpkin Festival Merchandise

We're gearing up for the festival and now you can too! Here's a preview of our lineup of the latest and greatest official festival gear for men, women and kids: get your t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, baseball shirts, trucker hats, beer mugs, lapel pins, shopping bags and more. All merchandise will be available at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 19-20, and may also be purchased in advance.