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Please note the following information is from 2023 although the dates are correct for 2024.
Please return 3-4 weeks prior to the event when we post information for the 2024 event.

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

Sunday, October 13

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

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

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

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


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MUSIC SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 19

Main Stage at I.D.E.S. Grounds

Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear.

The Ritz-Carlton South Stage at The Gazebo

Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear.

Made on the Coast Stage at Mac Dutra Park

Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear.

Sunday, October 20

Main Stage at I.D.E.S. Grounds

Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear.

The Ritz-Carlton South Stage at The Gazebo

Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear.

Made on the Coast Stage at Mac Dutra Park

Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear.

Both Days

Street Performers at Various Locations

Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear.
Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival
Celebrating the Great & Almighty Gourd
October 19-20, 2024 – 9am to 5pm
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA