Schedule of Events
Find times and locations of all events surrounding the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, held every Columbus Day, and the following weekend's famous two-day Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.
2025 EVENTS SCHEDULE |
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Sunday, October 12 |
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| 5 p.m. | Growers VIP Welcome Party and Media Preview for the Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Cameron’s Inn, 1410 S. Cabrillo Highway |
Monday, October 13 |
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| 7 a.m. | Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off IDES Grounds, 735 Main Street |
| 11:30 a.m. | Growers Awards Luncheon IDES Hall |
Saturday, October 18 |
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| 7 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast, City Hall Lot, Main St. @ Kelly Ave. Tickets will be available here prior to the event. |
| 9 a.m. | Festival Opens |
| 10 a.m. | Costume Contest, Half Moon Bay Library, Church & Correas Streets |
| 12 noon | Great Pumpkin Parade |
| 2 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot |
| 2:15 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot |
| 5 p.m. | Festival Closes |
Sunday, October 19 |
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| 7 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast, City Hall Lot, Main St. @ Kelly Ave. Tickets will be available here prior to the event. |
| Various start times from 7:15-8:20 a.m. | 46th Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders In-Person Events: Kid's Fun Run, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Start/Finish: Hatch Elementary School, 490 Miramontes Ave. Online registration will be available here closer to the event. |
| 9 a.m. | Festival Opens |
| 10 a.m. | Pumpkin Carving for Fun (not a contest), Bank of America lot |
| 2 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 11 and under), Bank of America lot |
| 2:15 p.m. | Pie Eating Contest (age 12 and over), Bank of America lot |
| 5 p.m. | Festival Closes |
| Admission is free NO PETS, Please Facebook: www.facebook.com/HalfMoonBayPumpkinFestival Twitter: www.twitter.com/HMBPumpkinFest Instagram: www.instagram.com/hmbpumpkinfest |
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2023 Weigh-Off World Champion Winner
Pancake breakfast both days
Costume contest for all ages
HMB High School Marching Band
Great Pumpkin Parade
Pie eating contests
Pumpkin Run
Farmer Mike carving giant pumpkins
Pumpkin carving for fun
MUSIC SCHEDULE |
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Saturday, October 18 |
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I.D.E.S. Grounds Main Stage |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Ritz-Carlton South Stage at Fernandez Park |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Mac Dutra Park Stage |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Sunday, October 19 |
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I.D.E.S. Grounds Main Stage |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Ritz-Carlton South Stage at Fernandez Park |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Mac Dutra Park Stage |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. | |
Both Days |
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Street Performers at Various Locations |
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| Music lineup to be announced! Follow us on Facebook to be the first to hear. |
