Grow, In Theaters October 17

Grow, In Theaters Starting October 17

Big Dreams. Bigger Pumpkins.

Be sure to check out the new movie Grow in theaters across the country starting on October 17. We are proud to partner with them and have an exclusive tickets giveaway taking place on our social media pages. Don’t miss our video before the movie in theaters across the nation! For a chance to win 4 tickets to the movie, submit your best pumpkin carving photo before October 10 to the Social Media Post with the Contest (follow us on Facebook and Instagram). Winners will be picked by our followers. Limited to two winners and four tickets each.

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The Great Pumpkin Parade

The Great Pumpkin Parade

For decades, the Great Pumpkin Parade has been a festival favorite among attendees at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival, celebrating the vibrant community spirit and the bountiful fall harvest. Held on historic Main Street in Half Moon Bay, California, this parade is a delightful spectacle featuring a colorful array of floats, marching bands, vintage cars, and hordes of ghosts, ghouls and Disney princesses.

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Great Pumpkin Run

Great Pumpkin Run

The 47th Annual Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders

The Pumpkin Run by Senior Coastsiders has been a tradition in Half Moon Bay for many years and takes participants along the beautiful Coastal Trail overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin Carving All Weekend

What’s a pumpkin festival without pumpkin carving? Come unleash your creativity and carve your very own masterpiece to take home! For just $10, you can pick a pumpkin, grab a carving tool, and let your imagination run wild. There’s no time limit, so take your time — just be sure to finish before the event closes at 5:00 PM each day.

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Farmer Mike, Carving Expert

Farmer Mike: “The Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers”

Wearing signature orange overalls and a straw hat, “Farmer Mike” is a cornerstone of the Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival. For almost four decades, festival attendees have flocked to his elevated stage to watch in awe as Farmer Mike, the Pumpkin Picasso, meticulously sculpts giant pumpkins into works of art.

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World's Biggest Pumpkin Sculpture

Half Moon Bay's Very Own Great Pumpkin

Artist Peter Hazel’s World’s Largest, Giant 5-Ton Mosaic Pumpkin Sculpture on Permanent Display at Cameron's Pub!

The Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival sparked the wild and crazy creative genius of Peter Hazel to design and make the biggest, heaviest pumpkin sculpture the world has ever seen. Even bigger than the whoppers that will win the annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. It is a mosaic sculpture that measures 11 feet high, 12 feet long, and weighs 10,000 pounds. But, unlike other giant pumpkins, this one is made of steel, cement, and ceramic tile.

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The Wine Lounge

NEW! The Wine Lounge presented by Half Moon Bay Winery

Take a break from the buzz of the festival and settle into the Wine Lounge, located at Kelly & Main in the heart of it all. With comfortable seating, nearby live music, and easy access to the new wine booth, it’s the perfect spot to relax, connect, and enjoy a glass of local wine.

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Pumpkin Festival Mascot

"Gourdy", the Playful Pumpkin Festival Mascot

Gourdy, the pumpkin festival mascot, with Cameron PalmerHe’s the undisputed festival fave … the Prince of Pumpkin Fest!

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Safeway,

Safeway, Proud Presenting Sponsor of the Pumpkin Festival Since 1990!

Safeway

On the way to the Pumpkin Festival, stop by your local Safeway for fresh cut fruit, snacks for the road, sunscreen, and more. We've got everything you need so you can enjoy a fun-filled weekend of festivities!

While at the festival, come visit our booth and enjoy all the fun activities we’ll be offering:

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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