Art & Pumpkin Festival, and the town around it
Oct 17-18 in Half Moon Bay. A coastside farming town of about 12,000 hosts a free pumpkin festival that draws a crowd many times its size, then settles into fog season.
What is on, and when
The Art & Pumpkin Festival schedule as published for Oct 17-18, 2026. Times move on the day, so treat the organisers as the last word.
- HALF MOON BAY, CA
- Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival Oct 17–18 · Main Street · free
- PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
- 250+ artisans · giant pumpkins · carving Plus the World Championship Weigh-Off
- MONDAY, OCT 12
- World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off 7 AM · IDES grounds, Main St
- SATURDAY, OCT 17
- Great Pumpkin Parade at noon Miramontes Street to Mill Street
- SUNDAY, OCT 18
- Pumpkin carving · pie contests · music Costume contest · 250+ artisans all day
- MAIN STREET
- Downtown Half Moon Bay 9 AM–5 PM both days · free admission
- SEE YOU ON MAIN ST
- hmbpumpkinfest.com for the full schedule
Walking it
Main Street is five walkable blocks, and the Coastal Trail runs the bluff separately for miles.
Roughly 45m from San Francisco, CA, 50m from San Jose, CA. Those are door to door by car and will move with traffic.
Where to eat in Half Moon Bay
4 independent, owner run places in Half Moon Bay. This is a selection, not a ranking, and it is not everywhere in town.
- Dad's Luncheonette. Simple comfort food, local ingredients, cult following
- Old Princeton Landing. Thai cod curry using Iacobi Farms veg - a local secret 650-728-7096 460 Capistrano Rd
- Mezza Luna. Family-owned Italian in Princeton Harbor, 30+ years 650-728-8108 459 Prospect Way
- Sam's Chowder House. Chowder and lobster rolls. Larger operation - verify who decides
About these listings
Everything on this page is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of Art & Pumpkin Festival, its organisers, or any business listed here. Details are gathered from public sources and organisers change them, so confirm anything you are relying on before you travel.
How FOG works while you do this
FOG: Fog of War Walking Map covers the world in fog and clears it only where you physically walk. Spend a day on foot at a festival like this one and the town comes out of the dark in blocks rather than a thin line, because the streets are short and close together.
It runs in your pocket with the screen off. There is no account and no server. It is free to explore, with a single purchase of USD 5.99 for unlimited ranks, every character and history import. If you already have Google Timeline or GPX files, importing them paints in everywhere you have already walked here.
Questions people actually ask
When is Art & Pumpkin Festival?
Oct 17-18, 2026, in Half Moon Bay, California.
How far is Half Moon Bay from San Francisco, CA?
About 45m by car, door to door.
Where should I eat in Half Moon Bay?
There are 4 independent, owner run places listed above with phone numbers. It is a selection rather than a ranking, and there is plenty in town it does not cover.
Are you affiliated with the festival or the businesses listed?
No. Everything here is published for information only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any festival, organiser or business named on this page.
Does FOG need a data connection while I walk?
No. The map lives on your phone and reveals as you move, with or without signal. Nothing is sent anywhere because there is no server.
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