What is the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival?

Join in the fabulously festive fun as the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay will be bursting out in orange to celebrate its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor – top shelf festival lineup features:

• Smashing non-stop entertainment with stellar live music on stage and street

• Boo-tiful harvest-inspired fine art and crafts from local Made on the Coast artists and a world-class and diverse lineup of 250 professional artists and fine craftmakers

• Fabulous homestyle foods served by local community service organizations

• Delectable delicious drinks including premium wines from Half Moon Bay Winery, seasonal craft beer, pumpkin-infused ales, craft cocktails and Pathwater – 100% responsibly and locally sourced in a reusable aluminum bottle

• Costume contest (10am in front of the HMB Library at 620 Correas Street) and pie eating contests (2pm on the IDES Grounds)

• The Great Pumpkin Run – in-person Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, 5k, 10k and Half Marathon presented by Senior Coastsiders

When is the festival?

The free-admission festival will be held on October 19-20, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where can I find secure bicycle and stroller parking?

Sea Hugger is managing the Bike & Stroller Parking as a fundraiser! Bicycle and stroller parking is available in the Straight Wheel Cycling lot located at the corner of Kelly Avenue and Purissima Street, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Suggested donation is $5 per bicycle/stroller.