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Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival

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The Half Moon Bay Art and Pumpkin Festival is a beloved annual event that transforms downtown into a vibrant harvest celebration. Held each October, the festival showcases enormous pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds, along with a wide array of arts and crafts from local vendors. Visitors can enjoy live music on multiple stages, sample seasonal foods, and participate in family-friendly activities like pumpkin carving and pie-eating contests. The festival captures the agricultural heritage of the region and draws crowds from across the Bay Area for a festive weekend of autumnal fun.

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Marvel at the world-famous giant pumpkin weigh-off, where record-breaking gourds are displayed.
Browse handcrafted art and jewelry from over 200 local artisans.
Enjoy live music and entertainment on multiple stages throughout the weekend.

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