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Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival

A coastal town's fall street festival with art vendors, pumpkin displays, and music across multiple stages.

10/17–10/18 · Festival hours are 09:00–17:00 both days; parade on 10/17 at 12:00. Some breakfasts and running events start earlier and have separate charges.Half Moon BayFree festival admission; food, merchandise and some related activities cost extra.
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Archive photo from the 2025 Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival. The 2026 festival is October 17–18; check the official updates for this year’s program.

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Details to plan before you go

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    Schedule: The two-day festival runs 09:00–17:00; the parade is October 17 at 12:00. Some breakfast and running events start earlier and cost extra.

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    Admission and participation: festival entry is free; food, merchandise, parking and some related experiences cost extra. The main festival runs 09:00–17:00 on both days. Check related activities separately.

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    The pumpkin weigh-off on October 12 is a separate event from the October 17–18 weekend. Use this year’s program to choose the parade, breakfast or run, and allow extra travel time on Highway 92.

Venue · Main Street and several nearby stages · Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA

For · Family / Friends / Fall outings

hmbpumpkinfest.com

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