Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival 2026: Half Moon Bay Show Guide

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival takes place in Half Moon Bay, California. Here is how to plan a visit for October 17–18, 2026.

The essentials

• Dates: October 17–18, 2026
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. All times are local.
• Where: Main Street downtown Half Moon Bay
• Admission: Visitor price not confirmed in the checked source; check with the organizer

What you’ll find

The Main Street festival pairs a large handmade arts and crafts market with Half Moon Bay’s pumpkin celebration. Art booths sit within a busy harvest event, so give browsing its own time rather than treating it as a quick stop between activities.

Plan your visit

Start with a pass through the displays, then return to the pieces that interest you. Ask about materials, how the work was made, and care or installation before buying. For a larger piece, check dimensions and arrange transport or delivery with the seller.

Before you go

Check the organizer’s 2026 ZAPP application for last-minute changes, the current vendor selection and entrance or parking instructions. Confirm any accessibility or other visitor arrangements you need directly with the organizer.

Advance guide; event information checked October 12, 2026. This is a planning preview based on published event information.

Artist application fees in the prospectus are separate from visitor admission.