A free two-day street festival on Main Street between Miramontes and Spruce, started in 1971 by the Main Street Beautification Committee and now the coastside's signature harvest weekend. The schedule includes the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, the Great Pumpkin Parade at noon on Saturday, four music stages, a costume contest, pie-eating contests, and pumpkin carving demonstrations by Farmer Mike. More than 250 artisans sell handcrafted work alongside food vendors.
Usually held
October, every year
Where
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay
Quick questions
When is Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival?
Usually held in October. This year's exact dates appear above as soon as the organizer announces them.
Where is it held?
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, Half Moon Bay.
Is it good for kids?
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is a San Francisco Bay Area family guide — it is picked with kids in mind. The event listing above shows age guidance when the organizer provides it.
Or plain text: Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 2026 — Half Moon Bay family guide — https://famhop.com/bay-area/annual/half-moon-bay-pumpkin-festival/