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Quick Facts

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

What is the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival?

"Celebrate the Great & Almighty Gourd" at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! Festival admission is free.

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 – our top shelf festival lineup features:

When is the festival?

The free-admission festival will be held on October 18-19, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..

Where is the festival?

The festival is held on historic Main Street between Mill and Spruce Streets in Half Moon Bay. Get directions.

Are pets allowed?

NO PETS, PLEASE. Pets are not allowed at the festival. For the safety, comfort, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please leave your pets at home. Large crowds, warm weather, food preparation and consumption make it a very stressful and dangerous environment for pets. Exception made for service dogs.

Can I take public transit?

Yes, ride SamTrans bus service to the festival – you’re dropped off just steps away! Get public transit details.

Where can I find secure bicycle and stroller parking?

If you're not taking public transit to the festival, here are details on where to securely park your bike or leave a stroller. Please consider backpacking young children as strollers are difficult to navigate through the crowd.

Where can I find car parking?

If you're not taking public transit to the festival, below are car parking locations. Many parking lots are operated by local non-profit groups who charge a nominal parking fee. There is also very limited free parking on several side streets.

  • South end of Main Street at Metzgar Street
  • Half Moon Bay High School at Main Street just north of Highway 92
  • Our Lady of the Pillar Church and the Community Center/Shoreline Station complex, both located on Kelly Avenue just east of Highway 1
  • There will be specially marked accessible parking on Purissima Street between Correas Street and Kelly Avenue

Is there a quiet area for diaper changing, nursing and resting with young ones?

Nestled beside the Pumpkin Carving Stage at 766 Main Street, families can find solace in our meticulously crafted diaper changing tent. With plush seating and a cozy, enclosed space, parents and caregivers can attend to their little ones’ needs with the privacy they deserve. Curated by Canvas Occasions, a premier local glamping and design expert.

Where can I find a water bottle refill station?

Sea Hugger® will be providing a free filtered water bottle refill station along with secure bicycle and stroller parking at the Straight Wheel Cycling lot at the corner of Kelly Avenue and Purissima Street.

Is the festival on social media?

Yes! You can follow the festival on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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