World Famous Festival returns for 50th year

Half Moon Bay, Calif. – Searching for a HUGE autumn road trip adventure? The iconic Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival delivers California size thrills as it returns to celebrate 50 years this October 15 & 16, 2022.

Excitement is in the air and arriving early is always our preferred choice to enjoy a day of colorful and cool holiday festivities while avoiding some of the Highway 92 traffic. The Half Moon Bay forecast is expected to deliver classic and crisp autumn weather with temperatures in the low 60s.

The Great Pumpkin Parade kicks off at noon which is preceded by a costume contest at 10 am. The weekend includes a 5k and 10k run, pie eating, pumpkin carving, and nearly 300 artists and craftmakers showcasing their talents that include “gorgeous home décor accents and elegant fine art to cozy fall fashions and holiday gifts.”

Music, Food & Drink

The Bay Area is a hotbed of creative talents and the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival will help showcase music from across several genres, from folk, reggae, pop and more! Grab a wine or local craft brew along with a scrumptious array of pumpkin anything and everything along with classic festival favorites.

Join the fun and grab a classic slice of pumpkin pie, because no matter how you slice it, nothing kicks off the holiday season quite like the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! 

Live Today! Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off

1st place receives the world’s biggest prize of $9/pound, plus the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is offering a special $30,000 mega-prize for the world record breaking pumpkin at the prestigious Half Moon Bay event.

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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

Oct 15 & 16, 2022
Main Street
Half Moon Bay, Calif.