Schedule of Events
Find times and locations of all events surrounding the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, held every Columbus Day, and the following weekend's famous two-day Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.
2024 EVENTS SCHEDULE |
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Sunday, October 13 |
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| 5 p.m. | Growers VIP Welcome Party and Media Preview for the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Cameron’s Inn, 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway |
Monday, October 14 |
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| 7 a.m. | Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off IDES Grounds, 735 Main Street |
| 11:30 a.m. | Growers Awards Luncheon IDES Hall |
Saturday, October 19 |
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| 7 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast, City Hall Lot, Main St. @ Kelly Ave. Tickets will be available here prior to the event. |
| 9 a.m. | Festival Opens |
| 10 a.m. | Costume Contest, Half Moon Bay Library, Church & Correas Streets |
| 12 noon | Great Pumpkin Parade |
| 2 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot |
| 2:15 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot |
| 5 p.m. | Festival Closes |
Sunday, October 20 |
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| 7 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast, City Hall Lot, Main St. @ Kelly Ave. Tickets will be available here prior to the event. |
| Various start times from 7:15-8:20 a.m. | 46th Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders In-Person Events: Kid's Fun Run, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Start/Finish: Hatch Elementary School, 490 Miramontes Ave. Virtual Events run from now through October 19. Tickets will be available here prior to the event. |
| 9 a.m. | Festival Opens |
| 10 a.m. | Pumpkin Carving for Fun (not a contest), Bank of America lot |
| 2 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot |
| 2:15 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot |
| 5 p.m. | Festival Closes |
| Admission is free NO PETS, Please Facebook: www.facebook.com/HalfMoonBayPumpkinFestival Twitter: www.twitter.com/HMBPumpkinFest Instagram: www.instagram.com/hmbpumpkinfest |
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2022 Weigh-Off Winner
Pancake breakfast both days
Costume contest for all ages
HMB High School Marching Band
Great Pumpkin Parade
Pie eating contests
Pumpkin Run
Farmer Mike carving giant pumpkins
Pumpkin carving for fun
MUSIC SCHEDULE |
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Saturday, October 19 |
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Main Stage at I.D.E.S. Grounds |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
The Ritz-Carlton South Stage at The Gazebo |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Made on the Coast Stage at Mac Dutra Park |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Sunday, October 20 |
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Main Stage at I.D.E.S. Grounds |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
The Ritz-Carlton South Stage at The Gazebo |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Made on the Coast Stage at Mac Dutra Park |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Both Days |
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Street Performers at Various Locations |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. |
