Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival!
Head over to Half Moon Bay for their 54th Annual Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival October 17-18, 2026.
You wont want to miss this harvest round up. There will be Pumpkin Festival Merch, Moonlight Movie Night, The Great Pumpkin Parade, Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Run, Pumpkin Carving, Farmer Mikes 40th Annivaersary, Giant Pumpkin Photos, Harvest Moon Lounge, Safeway Ingredients for Life, Xfinity Take 5 Lounge, Pie Eating Contests, Costume Contest and so much more!
There will be four stages of entertainment for all ages, festive foods that offering mouthwatering pumpkin-infused treats like pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cake rolls, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin ravioli and so much more! Since it is an art and wine festival there will be craft beer, premium wine and craft cocktails to choose from.
Farmer Mike is also known as the Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers and has been a top draw and the pumpkin festivals official carving expert for over 36 years. He has created whimsical faces, movie characters and so much more.
Don’t miss out on the giant pumpkin photos and of course the pancakes breakfast both days complete with unlimited buttermilk or pumpkin pancakes, butter and maple syrup, three grilled sausages, fresh orange juice, hot coffee or tea. Its about $20 per person Saturday and Sunday morning from 7 am – 11 am.
The pie-eating contests is hilarious test of power eating of pumpkin pie and whipped cream. They are also offering a non-competitive pumpkin carving contest which is available on Sunday in the Family Fun Zoe. It is all for fun and pumpkins and carving knives will be provided between the hours of 10 am and 1 pm.
One of my favorite areas is the “Made On The Coast” local artist block and music stage. The artists booths, showcasing top-quality arts and crafts from local painters, photographer, potters, jewelers, fabric artists, glassblowers, furniture makes, and more plus live demonstrations.
The pumpkin run is presented by Senior Coastsiders and will take place Sunday, October 18 starting from 7:15-8:20 am at Hatch School (490 Miramontes). The pumpkin run features a half marathon plus a 5k and 10k run and a kids fun run to benefit Senior Coastsiders. For more information about the run and to register follow the link listed. Also good luck to all participants! YOU ARE AMAZING!
Please if you haven’t go visit the event, there is something for everyone of all ages. The Xfinity Take 5 Lounge will have a GIANT LED screen perfect for the couch potatoes and diehard sports fans or even if you just need a break from the crows. This is your spot.
Hope to see you there!
-Dezi
