Pumpkin Festival Half Moon Bay
- Dates
- Oct 17, 2026
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- To be announced
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Aug 31, 2026
Pumpkin Festival Half Moon Bay returns to Half Moon Bay, CA, Oct 17, 2026. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
What to eat & drink
Pumpkin dishes and drinks should follow the published menu, with the giant-pumpkin programme providing crop context.
You must try…
- A current pumpkin food specialty
- A pumpkin dessert or drink
- The World Championship weigh-off experience
Festival weekend in pictures
The people, producers and atmosphere around the festival.
Watch before you taste
Food tours, crowd favourites and festival highlights.
The experience
What's special
The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a free, two-day celebration along historic Main Street, anchored by the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off and the fan-favorite Great Pumpkin Parade held Saturday at noon. The food court overflows with pumpkin-infused treats, while a Family Fun Zone hosts the beloved Pumpkin Pie-Eating Contests, an all-ages Costume Contest and non-competitive pumpkin carving. Live music plays across four stages, more than 250 "Made on the Coast" artisans show their work, and active visitors can join the Pumpkin Run road races. No pets are allowed.
What people love
Regulars come as much for the food and atmosphere as the giant gourds, praising the pumpkin-infused treats, especially the homemade pumpkin ice cream, alongside returning non-pumpkin favorites such as linguica, tamales, clam chowder and garlic fries, plus the free music and the spectacle of the championship weigh-off.
Music & entertainment
Lineup not yet announced. Email me the day it lands.
Getting there
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Where
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Camping & Accommodation
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