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.
The Great Pumpkin Parade
San Francisco 49ers 4X Super Bowl Champion Jesse Sapolu Named 2025 Parade Grand Marshal
We’re thrilled to welcome 4× Super Bowl Champion Jesse Sapolu as the Grand Marshal of the Great Pumpkin Parade at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival this Saturday at noon! Learn more...
4X Super Bowl Champion Jesse Sapolu Named 2025 Honorary Parade Grand Marshal
Everybody’s Favorite Home-Spun Great Pumpkin Parade Starts at 12 noon Saturday, October 18
We’re thrilled to welcome 4× Super Bowl Champion Jesse Sapolu as the Grand Marshal of the Great Pumpkin Parade at the Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival this Saturday at noon!
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.
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.
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.
NEW! Harvest Moon Lounge presented by Half Moon Bay Winery
Take a break from the buzz of the festival and settle into the Harvest Moon 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.
He’s the undisputed festival fave … the Prince of Pumpkin Fest!
Safeway, Proud Presenting Sponsor of the Pumpkin Festival Since 1990!
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:
