Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival
October 18-19, 2025

Join us October 18-19, 2025 to celebrate the spectacular 53rd Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off kicks off festivities on Monday, October 13, on the IDES Grounds.

Will we see another world-record breaking pumpkin in Half Moon Bay in 2025 at the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off on October 13th?

See official photos and video footage of the 2024 champion on the Weigh-Off website!

Pumpkin Festival Merchandise

Grow, In Theaters October 17

About the Event

The Great Pumpkin Parade

Quick Facts / FAQ

Schedule of Events

Music Stages + Schedule

Great Pumpkin Run

Festival Tips

Community Stage + Schedule

Giant Pumpkin Photos

Pumpkin Carving

Farmer Mike, Carving Expert

Event Map

World's Biggest Pumpkin Sculpture

Xfinity Take 5 Lounge

Directions & Map

Pie Eating Contests

The Wine Lounge

Public Transit

Register today for the 47th Annual Pumpkin Run on October 19th! 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances and Kids’ Fun Run, sponsored by Small Town Sweets

Presented by

the Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee (HMBBC) as a Community Benefit

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The Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee salutes Safeway for its commitment to the community. Safeway has been the Pumpkin Weigh-Off title sponsor since 1990 and has been an instrumental partner in the Weigh-Off's tremendous success.

We are proud to partner with Xfinity

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Celebrating the Great & Almighty Gourd
October 18-19, 2025 – 9am to 5pm
Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA