Official Pumpkin Festival Merchandise

We're gearing up for the festival and you can too! Preview our lineup of the latest and greatest official festival gear for men, women and kids. Get your t-shirts, sweatshirts, baseball shirts, hats, beer mugs, stickers, lapel pins, and more. All merchandise will be available at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 18-19.

One of America’s Most Iconic Festivals Returns...Pumpkin Festival Marks 53 Epic Years!

53rd Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, October 18-19

The winner of the annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off is a highlight of the fan-favorite Great Pumpkin Parade, held Saturday at noon

Pumped Up Pumpkin Mecca Gears Up For Half Moon Bay’s World-Famous Celebration of the Great and Almighty Gourd, Plus Godzilla Gourds Rock the Scales at the 51st Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, October 14, The Super Bowl of Weigh-Offs, Top Prize of $9/Pound and $30k World Record Prize; Defending Champion and World Record Holder Travis Gienger Returning With Another World Record Threat; Unveiling of Half Moon Bay's Weigh-Off Wall of Fame Mural and Plaque Installation

Quick Facts

Find quick facts about the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival below:

Pumpkin Festival Tips

To help you plan your visit, here are some tips to help make your trip to the Pumpkin Capital of the World a more enjoyable one.

Event Location & Directions

The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes place on historic Main Street in Half Moon Bay, California. Half Moon Bay is 25 miles south of San Francisco and 45 miles north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1.

Public Transit Information

Use the following links and information to make getting to the festival easy. SamTrans bus service drops riders off at the festival "doorstep".

Bike & Stroller Parking

Bicycle parking managed by Sea Hugger^® 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.

Lodging Information

The following are Preferred Hotels in the Half Moon Bay area. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful area for the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.

Pumpkin Festival Background Information

The Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee

The Half Moon Bay Beautification Committee consists of an all-volunteer group of civic-minded citizens. The committee's goals are to make a lasting contribution to the preservation and beautification of the town's historic Main Street, to make donations to local non-profit organizations through a grant process, to fund college scholarships for local high school students, and to provide an exceptional fund-raising opportunity to local non-profits through participation in the Art & Pumpkin Festival.

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

A Brief History

Over the years, the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival has grown significantly, attracting throngs of visitors who come to pick pumpkins, admire the area's natural beauty and enjoy an old-fashioned festival.