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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

Sunday, October 12

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

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

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

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


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MUSIC SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 18

I.D.E.S. Grounds Main Stage

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Ritz-Carlton South Stage at Fernandez Park

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Mac Dutra Park Stage

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Sunday, October 19

I.D.E.S. Grounds Main Stage

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Ritz-Carlton South Stage at Fernandez Park

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Mac Dutra Park Stage

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Both Days

Street Performers at Various Locations

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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